Languedoc producers latest victims of hail storms in France

The Languedoc was the most recent region to suffer at the hands of extreme weather, when a severe hailstorm hit last week.

CMO's messaging around moderate drinking recommendations could potentially be diluted

The new moderate drinking guidelines which created a stir at the beginning of the year are still set to move forward, but the messaging the government is taking may be more diluted than what the chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies recommended earlier in the year.

Q&A: Jon Usabiaga, chief winemaker, Viña Aresti

Kyoto Distillery granted production licence to produce Japan's first gin

Japan's first artisan gin producer, The Kyoto Distillery, has been granted a production licence, to begin producing its inaugural release KI NO BI Dry Gin.

Analysis: Croatian, Slovenian and Turkish wines are offering really points of difference

Croatia, Slovenia and Turkey are increasingly recognised as fertile territory for wines offering real points of difference.

Wine Institute of California to close London office

Despite the recent success of California wines in the UK, The Wine Institute of California UK announced today it will be closing its doors.

Profile: Richard Lecoche of Great Western Wine on the business' growth as part larger Enotria

It's been six years since Great Western Wine was acquired by Enotria and the deal has helped take both businesses to new heights.

Rise in alcohol prices contributes to a jump in inflation in the UK

The Office of National Statistics most recent figures released yesterday, saw inflation rise to its highest level in nearly two years to 0.6%.

Insights: The rise of rum

Spiced rums and quality sipping products are driving the thirst for a taste of the Caribbean.

Pricing pressure mounts as US expected to overtake the UK as leading importer of Prosecco

Prosecco pricing is under pressure as demand increases in the US and the 2016 harvest is delayed according to Global Market Update report release by global wine brokerage firm Ciatti.

Guy Woodward: British chefs love telling us to think local- until it comes to wine

Guy Woodward challenges- is it too much to expect that leading British restaurants carry an English wine by the glass?

Keys to building your indie business Part 4: Making the most of events

At the first Think Indie, Drink Indie event, successful merchants shared best practices and avenues to consider when looking to expand. Here is the first of a four part series covering different areas independent merchants should consider in expanding their businesses. Topics covered included why wholesaling is good for indies, how the hybrid model can be great for retail, what to consider when expanding online and the how to maximise the value of events.

Accolade Wines owner CHAMP setting the stage for IPO

Accolade Wines' majority owner, private equity firm CHAMP, has formally appointed Reunion Capital Partners as an adviser for the company's initial public offering (IPO), which is expected to be listed in the first half of 2017.

Keys to building your indie business Part 3: Wholesale improvement - developing your operation

At the first Think Indie, Drink Indie event, successful merchants shared best practices and avenues to consider when looking to expand. Here is the first of a four part series covering different areas independent merchants should consider in expanding their businesses. Topics covered included why wholesaling is good for indies, how the hybrid model can be great for retail, what to consider when expanding online and the how to maximise the value of events.

Andrew Catchpole: Independent, yet united, we could reach more wine drinkers

At last month's Think Indie Drink Indie event, businesses came together to discuss more effective ways of operating and attracting more wine drinkers, which left Andrew Catchpole feeling optimistic about the future of the trade.

Drink sales return in July following earlier Brexit drop-off

According to new figures released this week from the British Retail Consortium, UK retail sales have increased despite the fear that Brexit had consumers cutting back.

Insights: Implications of the entry point for wine into the UK

The supply chain for wine is often long and complex and one of the most important decisions is where to bring the product into the UK.

Morrisons extends deal with Ocado, expanding delivery nationwide

Yesterday Morrisons announced it struck a new deal with online delivery service Ocado, expanding its current services nationwide.

Q&A: Aidan Bowie, senior bartender, Dandelyan

The Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year GB 2016 talks to about how there's more to being a top bartender than just making a great cocktail.

Think Indie Drink Indie: Selling independence

At last month's Think Indie Drink Indie event, attendees listened as a panel of leading merchants and 'outside' experts discussed how merchants can best leverage the powerful USP of being independent in an increasingly consolidated world.