Insights: Curating consumer preference

New WinePro research from Kingsland goes beyond defining consumers, unearthing their needs and habits on different consuming occasions.

Greek wines in the spotlight at first dedicated festival in London

London is to have its first Greek Wine Festival. The multi-site event takes place on October 2-4.

Wray & Nephew rum ends the summer in Jamaican party mood

Wray & Nephew Overproof rum is hosting Jamaican themed events over the last two weekends of the summer to raise awareness of the brand among consumers.

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Regulator launches online course to help marketing people navigate advertising regulations

The Committee of Advertising Practice has launched its first e-learning module to help drinks companies and their staff better understand the rules on marketing alcohol.

'Halves more popular than pints for beer' - Camra survey

The half has usurped the pint as the favourite measure for draught beer drinkers according to a survey commissioned by the Campaign for Real Ale.

Gosling's rum and ginger beer set sail with official drink status for the America's Cup

Gosling-Castle Partners has signed a deal for its Gosling's rum and Gosling's Stormy ginger beer to become official drinks of yachting's America's Cup in 2017.

The quietest bar on earth and a sonic cucumber bath will support Hendrick's gin at Edinburgh Fringe

Hendrick's gin will be exploring the world of cocktails and sound in its activity at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.

Bordeaux brand Mouton Cadet tees off with golf deal at the Open

Bordeaux wine brand Mouton Cadet is the official wine supplier to The Open golf tournament which started yesterday and reaches a climax on Sunday.

Supermarket promotions have 'potential to mislead' - CMA response to Which? complaint

The Competition & Markets Authority has found evidence that supermarket pricing and promotional practices "have the potential to confuse or mislead consumers".

German wine promotion gives venues and stores Rieslings to be cheerful

Germany's favourite wine grape is in the spotlight with leading restaurants and retailers taking part in the 31 Days of German Riesling campaign.

Last chance for shops to take part in Shop Rioja campaign and win £1,000 for new listings

Independent wine retailers have a last chance to enter the Shop Rioja campaign and win £1,000 towards new listings of the Spanish region's wines.

Barefoot enjoys the parklife with summer push for Refresh wines

Gallo's Barefoot wine brand is to fire T-shirts at consumers from giant cannons as part of a summer marketing campaign.

Ex-News of the World journalist to head WSTA communications

A former News of the World journalist, who was acquitted of criminal charges of paying sources for information, has been appointed as the Wine & Spirit Trade Association's head of communications.

Forecast for the next six months at London's Borough Market: cloudy with a chance of Buckfast

Self-styled culinary researcher and contemporary food designer Bompas & Parr has created a walk-in cloud of breathable cocktail which will go on display to the public in London at the end of this month.

Grouse brings out new expression and updates main brand packaging

Famous Grouse is expanding its blended whisky range with the launch of a Mellow Gold expression.

Tanqueray builds a gin garden in the middle of London's Quaglino's restaurant

Part of the famous Quaglino's restaurant in London's West End has been converted into a gin garden for guests to make their own cocktails in a promotion by Tanqueray.

Jay-Z's Ace of Spades Champagne range releases two new labels

Two new expressions of the cult Champagne brand owned by rap star Jay-Z have been released in the UK.

Rosé up 43% and Champagne 'strong' as summer sun brings cheer to Waitrose drinks sales

Recent warm weather in parts of the UK has seen sales of some wines and spirits soar at Waitrose.

Pimm's to take centre stage at Queen's 90th birthday celebrations

Diageo has signed up as one of five official corporate partners for a massive street party to mark the Queen's 90^th birthday next summer.