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Virgin Wines announces 'disappointing' profitability performance

Published:  12 January, 2023

Virgin Wines, one of the UK’s largest direct-to-consumer online wine retailers, has published its trading update for the six months ended 31 December 2022.

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Alliance Wine partners with The Drinks Trust

Published:  12 January, 2023

Alliance Wine has announced a partnership with The Drinks Trust, to help provide care and support to people within the drinks industry.

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Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes awarded knighthood for ‘services to business and equality’

Published:  03 January, 2023

Ivan Menezes, Diageo's Indian-born CEO, has received a knighthood in King Charles' first New Year’s Honours list.

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ABS adds first English wine to Portfolio

Published:  20 December, 2022

Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) is partnering with House Coren, to distribute their sparkling wine, Boco – the first English wine to join the ABS portfolio. 

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Armit strengthens Spanish portfolio in exclusive partnership with Familia Fernandez Rivera

Published:  19 December, 2022

Leading fine wine merchant Armit Wines has expanded its coverage of Spain with a new range from the Familia Fernández Rivera wineries, including the flagship Tinto Pesquera wines.

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Hallgarten Wines embarks on search for third ‘HeadStart’ Apprentice

Published:  07 December, 2022

Specialist wine importer, Hallgarten & Novum Wines, is once again on the hunt for a ‘HeadStart’ Apprentice. 

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Bibendum predicts its top 10 drinks trends for 2023

Published:  07 December, 2022

Based on research conducted by Proof Insight, Bibendum has compiled its list of top 10 trends to look out for in 2023.

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Fine Wines Direct UK announces two new appointments

Published:  05 December, 2022

A regular finalist in Harpers best UK wholesaler, Fine Wines Direct UK has added two high-profile names to its sales team.

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Taking stock: UK beverage businesses are in midst of ‘inventory crisis’

Published:  30 November, 2022

UK beverage manufacturers are now holding more than double the amount of stock compared to pre-pandemic levels, as delays and shortages take an increasing toll on the global supply chain. 

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Corney & Barrow gains exclusivity of Domaine Dugat-Py

Published:  30 November, 2022

Corney & Barrow (C&B) has announced its appointment as the exclusive UK agent for Domaine Dugat-Py – a family owned historic estate located in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin.

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Drink brands still going strong despite rise of discounters

Published:  29 November, 2022

According to Kantar, food price inflation jumped to a record high of 14.7% in October, and these rising costs have coincided with a surge in sales for discount retailers like Aldi and Lidl.

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Berry Bros. & Rudd dives into regenerative viticulture collaboration

Published:  24 November, 2022

Fine wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd (BBR) has announced a new collaboration with the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, as it aims to ‘lead the industry’ on its journey towards increasingly sustainable vineyard practices.

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Hatch Mansfield appoints new director of national sales

Published:  18 November, 2022

Hatch Mansfield has appointed Rob Harrison as its director of national sales, in a newly-created role for the company.

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Accolade agrees deal to sell Bristol bottling factory to Encirc

Published:  15 November, 2022

Encirc, a major glass manufacturer, has agreed a deal with Accolade Wines to purchase the assets of The Park, a bottling and warehousing facility in Bristol.

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C&C leans into CBD

Published:  08 November, 2022

C&C Group, which operates under the Matthew Clark, Bibendum and Tennent’s brands, has firmed up a distribution partnership with Trip, a leading producer of no alcohol, CDB-infused drinks.

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East London Liquor Co joins Mangrove Global portfolio

Published:  02 November, 2022

Mangrove Global, the premium UK spirits distributor, has announced the addition of East London Liquor Company to its portfolio.

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Jeroboams to open new store in Wimbledon

Published:  02 November, 2022

Jeroboams has announced the expansion of its retail portfolio to include Wimbledon Village in London.

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Broadland Drinks unveils wine range championing the nations’ favourite varietals

Published:  26 October, 2022

Manufacturer, Broadland Drinks, is launching a new wine brand called My Fave, targeting the nation’s most popular grape varieties.

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Telegraph Media Group reveals new subscription in partnership with Enotria&Coe

Published:  26 October, 2022

Telegraph Media Group, the proprietor of The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph, has launched a new website in partnership with Enotria&Coe, offering its members exclusive wines.

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Pernod Ricard announces double-digit growth in Q1

Published:  21 October, 2022

Pernod Ricard SA has reported significant growth in sales after raising prices amidst the travel retail bounceback. 

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