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LVMH posts strong 2015 results on back of healthy drinks sector sales

Published:  03 February, 2016

The wines and spirits division of luxury goods group LVMH posted sales growth of 16% in 2015, with organic growth at 6%, the company has reported.

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Wines from Rioja to drive UK growth as sales outpace the market

Published:  03 February, 2016

Wines from Rioja is to extend its marketing activities in the UK as sales of Rioja continue to outpace the market.

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Hallgarten bolsters Argentinian offer with Piattelli listing

Published:  03 February, 2016

Leading UK distributor Hallgarten is to launch Argentinian winery Piattelli in the UK as demand for Argentine wines from its customers grows.

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Invivo expands production with acquisition of historic New Zealand winery

Published:  03 February, 2016

New Zealand winemaker Invivo has secured a long-term lease on a 114-year-old winery originally operated by New Zealand wine pioneer Romeo Bragato.

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Benromach celebrates its past with rare 35-year-old expression

Published:  03 February, 2016

Moray distillery Benromach has released a 35-year-old whisky, one of its rarest single malts to date.

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Pinkster hires Diageo's van Buuren in on-trade push

Published:  02 February, 2016

Former Diageo on-trade director, Martjin van Buuren has joined the team at Pinkster Gin to help develop an on-trade strategy for the company as its pace of growth escalates.

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LWF 2016 signs up for Bottlebooks UK launch

Published:  02 February, 2016

The London Wine Fair is to partner with wine-data platform Bottlebooks for its upcoming 2016 show, the two companies have announced.

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Matthew Clark 2016 tasting details announced

Published:  02 February, 2016

Leading on-trade distributor Matthew Clark has announced the details of its annual tasting, to be held at London's Tobacco Dock on March 8.

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Successful launch for Ireland's Dublin City Gin

Published:  02 February, 2016

Dublin, Ireland's capital, is the inspiration behind the country's latest gin, recently launched in the city.

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New UK managing director for Sogrape

Published:  02 February, 2016

Portuguese wine producer Sogrape has appointed Gonçalo Sousa Machado as its new managing director in the UK.

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Conviviality half-year figures show impact of Matthew Clark acquisition

Published:  01 February, 2016

Conviviality plc has released its first half-year results since its reverse takeover of leading on-trade distributor Matthew Clark last autumn.

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Laithwaite's predicts big sales boost for Thirsty February

Published:  01 February, 2016

Laithwaite's Wines is predicting a sales uplift of 35% this week after research shows that 3.7 million people will have completed the Dry January abstinence challenge.

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New marketing and communications director for Côtes du Rhône Wines

Published:  01 February, 2016

Inter Rhône, the joint professional organization for Côtes du Rhône and Rhône Valley AOC wines, has appointed Virginie Charlier as its new marketing and communications director.

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Bacardi brings FOI suit against US government in Havana Club dispute

Published:  01 February, 2016

Bacardi has upped the ante in its longrunning fight with Pernod Ricard over the Havana Club brand by filing a Freedom of Information Act request with the US Department of Treasury.

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Change of leadership at Sherry Wines UK

Published:  01 February, 2016

Graham Hines, the longstanding director of Sherry Wines UK, has announced his retirement.

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Riesling Fellowship adds two new members at gala dinner

Published:  29 January, 2016
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Carlsberg unveils world's best shopping trolley. Probably

Published:  29 January, 2016

Carlsberg has partnered with car customisation specialists Yiannimize to launch what it says is probably the best shopping trolley in the world.

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Ridgeview Wine Estate wins popular award

Published:  29 January, 2016

The Ridgeview Wine Estate was last night proclaimed Sussex Drink Producer of the Year at the 10th annual Sussex Food and Drinks Awards held at Brighton's Amex Stadium.

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Copestick Murray expands again with new off-trade hire

Published:  29 January, 2016

Copestick Murray has underlined its rapid growth with a further key new appointment for its sales team.

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Pernod Ricard snaps up German premium gin brand Monkey 47

Published:  29 January, 2016

Pernod Ricard has bought a majority stake in leading German craft gin brand Monkey 47, the French drinks giant announced today.

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