Underage drinking hits historic low as trade initiatives deliver

The number of young people aged between 8 to 15 years old drinking alcohol is at a record low, a new survey by NHS Digital has revealed.

Global Drinks Forum 2017

Less formal education key in a fast evolving global drinks market as categories and occasions blur for modern consumers.

WSET alumni to present new Careers Series events

From this September the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) will introduce the first of a new series of monthly workshops at which prominent trade figures will host panel discussions, presentations and tastings for the benefit of both current students and those that may be considering enrolling on its educational courses.

CIVB launches new B2B wine app

Bordeaux oenophiles can now access all the latest news and training from the region via a new digital source.

The training game

Good staff training on drinks service can be affordable, flexible, motivate staff and pay dividends within months for any business. Andrew Catchpole reports

WSET: The business of wine

With the trade often berated for lack of commercial acumen, Angela Mount gives the lowdown on a WSET course that delivers

LWF: Chasing the Premium - Harpers Briefing

‘The trade needs to sell confidence’ was a key message from the panel at LWF during Tuesday’s Harpers debate on how to encourage more premium wine sales and build in greater value across the supply chain.

Millennials driving tech innovation as Vivino launches online wine store

Leading wine app Vivino has become the next wine company to launch its own online store, allowing customers to purchase wine for the first time through its app and via the website.

Former Accolade brand manager launches trade-focused wine school

A new wine school has been launched offering bespoke training services to staff across both the off- and the on-trade.

Speakers announced for WSTA Annual Conference

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has announced the business brains which will take part in the panel discussion at next week's conference.

14 consecutive years of growth for wine education at WSET

Demand for wine and spirit education continues to accelerate at the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), where a total of 72,171 exams were taken globally in the academic year finishing July 31, 2016.

UK rises 11% as WSET sees global take-up of courses increase for 13th year in a row

Beer Academy launches first online course to equip on-trade staff with the basics

Training organisation the Beer Academy has launched an online Beer Steward qualification, which enables on-trade staff to gain a sound understanding of the basics of beer, from brewing to serving customers.

Craft beer trend brings sharp rise in demand for staff training says Beer Academy

The Beer Academy training group has seen a sharp uplift in interest from pub and bar operators on the back of the craft beer boom.

Admiral launches support package to give first-time on-trade licensess a head start

On-trade employees who fancy having a crack at running their own pub are being offered a new package of support for first-time licensees.

Australian body starts search for young hospitality professional for wine scholarship

Young hospitality professionals are being invited to compete for a scholarship with the chance to visit Australia's wine country.

Wong wins Wine Business degree accolades at Plumpton College

Some rising stars of the wine trade world have been honoured in the annual awards ceremony at Plumpton College.

Exclusive Google tips: 10 ways wine could can tell a better story online with video

Key trade figures came together last month to discuss with Google how to use online video, in a seminar organised by the School of Wine & Spirits Business in Dijon and supported by Harpers.

New Zealand wineries award first scholarship to UK MW student

A group of artisan wine producers in New Zealand have awarded their first MW scholarship to a UK-based wine writer.

Education franchise Local Wine School grows turnover 42%

The UK-wide Local Wine School network has seen turnover grow 42% to £1.26 million in 2014, as seven new franchises opened.