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Martini looks to its roots for premium vermouth launch

Published: 12 June, 2015

Martini is trying to take the famous vermouth upmarket with the launch of two products under the Riserva Speciale name.

Campari disposes of Enrico Serafino Italian wine operation

Published: 11 June, 2015

Italian drinks giant Gruppo Campari has sold off its Piedmont-based Enrico Serafino wine operation.

Pernod Ricard UK turns 40 and celebrates responsibly with its 5th annual "Responsib'all Day"

Published: 11 June, 2015

Pernod Ricard UK celebrated its Ruby Anniversary as well as raised a glass to several key milestones over the last 40 years while also promoting it's "Responsib'all Day".

Moody's warns of more margin and market share misery for multiples

Published: 11 June, 2015

A warning that supermarket margins face more pressure from price deflation in the months ahead has been made by a leading credit rating agency.

Industry collective takes a trip down Gin Lane with launch

Published: 11 June, 2015

A mystery cabal of drinks industry professionals is behind the launch of a new range of four gins.

Brewdog to build brewery and open first bars in US

Published: 11 June, 2015

Brewdog is to build its first brewery outside the UK to supply beer to five bars it intends to open in the US.

American whiskey challenges Johnnie Walker lead in alcohol power list

Published: 10 June, 2015

Johnnie Walker has retained its title as the world's leading alcohol power brand - but risks losing the crown in future years.

Villa Maria hands top winemaking role to Picone

Published: 10 June, 2015

New Zealand wine producer Villa Maria has promoted Nick Picone to the role of group chief winemaker.

Vinexpo opens with a new look expecting 48,000 visitors to attend

Published: 10 June, 2015

Vinexpo 2015 is set to begin this weekend in Bordeaux with a new look and is expecting to attract an estimated 48,000 visitors to the bi-annual show in France.

Hospitality sector visitors up 16% at London Wine Fair

Published: 10 June, 2015

London Wine Fair organiser Brintex has reported a 16% increase in visitors from the hospitality sector to this year's exhibition.

Sainsbury's Q1 sales decline due to food price deflation

Published: 10 June, 2015

Sainsbury's sales declined for the sixth consecutive quarter with total retail sales down 0.6% and like-for-like sales down 2.14%. driven primarily by food deflation.

Bruno Paillard Champagne seeks clarity with pack revamp

Published: 09 June, 2015

Champagne house Bruno Paillard has redesigned the packaging for its range including putting its Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs into clear glass for the first time.

Pinkster Gin expands sales and brand team

Published: 09 June, 2015

The Pinkster gin brand has taken a further step on its expansion path by recruiting the retail director from Cambridge Wine Merchants.

BFBB introduces 'confident and direct' pack for Southern Comfort

Published: 09 June, 2015

A new look for Southern Comfort is being introduced by Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands in the UK.

Australia grape growers embark on long term pest management for vineyards

Published: 09 June, 2015

Australia's grape growers have signed deals for two consultancy projects to improve pest management in the country's vineyards.

Prosecco DOC Consortium says 'there will not be a shortage' of Prosecco this year

Published: 09 June, 2015

The Prosecco DOC Consortium has responded to recent reports of the potential shortage of Prosecco saying "that there will not be a shortage of Prosecco in the coming months."

Majestic appoints Anita Balchandani

Published: 08 June, 2015

Majestic has appointed Anita Balchandani as a non-executive director with effect from June 10.Anita Balchandani, 41, is a partner and sector head of UK retail practice for international consultancy firm OC&C Strategy.

Trust is "huge for brands" according to Sir John Hegarty

Published: 08 June, 2015

The FIFA scandal that has shaken the global game of football is an important reminder that "trust is the very foundation that brands are built on" according to brand guru Sir John Hegarty.

Tesco admits to 'probable breaches' of Groceries Supply Code

Published: 08 June, 2015

Tesco has in it's recently released annual report stated that "regrettably, we have conclude that there have been a number of instances of probable breaches of the Code which fall short of the high standards we expect to uphold in our dealings with our suppliers."

Origin Wine opens office in the US

Published: 08 June, 2015

Fairtrade and South African wine specialist Origin Wine has opened a new sales office to cover the North American market in a bid to establish what the company called "a global sourcing footprint".