Counterfeit alcohol worth £30k seized at Notting Hill Carnival

The Metropolitan Police says officers seized counterfeit and "overproof" alcohol with a street value of around £30,000 at this year's Notting Hill Carnival in west London.

Spar adds to wine range and changes to EDLP model for exclusive Champagne

Spar is to move its Marquis Belrive Champagne to an everyday low pricing model.

Chilean producer to release wine made from wild vines

Chile's Bouchon Family Wines is launching a wine made from Pais vines that grow wild among the trees of its Mingre Estate in Maule Valley.

Trivento releases 100th anniversary vintage of Eolo Malbec

Leading Argentine wine brand Trivento is releasing a Malbec made from 100-year-old vines.

Average profits up in Punch Taverns pubs after non-core disposals

Punch Taverns says it has seen the benefit of a disposal programme of non-core pubs with average profits per outlet up 4% across its estate.

Whisky broker says investment market is booming with auction sales up 35% in first half of 2015

A record number of bottles of rare Scotch whisky were sold at auction in the first half of 2015 according to figures from analyst and broker Rare Whisky 101.

Alsace Riesling gets Majestic listing after vote by store managers

A Riesling from Alsace has been added to the Majestic range after winning a poll of the group's 211 store managers.

Packaging overhaul for Zacapa super-premium rum pair

Duncan Murray Wines named in list of UK's top 100 small businesses

An independent wine merchant in the Midlands has been named as one of the top 100 small businesses in the UK.

LGI signs deal with Rhone producer to supply its wines to the UK

Southern French wine specialist LGI is to handle the wines of Rhône producer Dauvergne & Ranvier in the UK.

Hedonism to offer collection of rare Dom Pérignon vintages

Luxury London retailer Hedonism Wines is to open a cellar devoted to rare vintages of Dom Pérignon Champagne.

Acquisitive Gallo adds Talbott Vineyards to collection

Gallo's burst of acquisitions has continued with the purchase of Talbott Vineyards in California's Santa Lucia Highlands appellation.

£2m plan to open malt whisky distillery in the heart of Edinburgh

A former master blender at Macallan is behind plans to open the first single malt whisky distillery in Edinburgh for 90 years.

Craft brewer hopes canning investment will persuade people to drink Moor Beer

Bristol-based Moor Beer is the latest leading light in the UK craft beer scene to invest in canning capacity for future growth.

Australia's Barramundi embrances the sun and fun in rebrand

Australian wine brand Barramundi has been given a rebrand in a bid to appeal more to younger adult consumers.

Bottle Green to merge into Kingsland following acquisition

Wine agency supplier Bottle Green is to be merged into Kingsland Drinks, the company that bought the business in April.

Greene King report shows 11% rise in eating out during July but on-trade drinking declines

The average family spend on eating out was 11% up on a year ago in July, according to the latest Leisure Spend Tracker Report from pub and brewing group Greene King.

Scottish alcohol consumption up as off-trade prices stall says health body's report

A report from NHS Health Scotland shows a 1% increase in alcohol consumption last year.

Champagne provides some fizz for Pernod Ricard as annual sales nudge ahead by 2%

Champagne and Irish whiskey were among the main drivers of global growth for Pernod Ricard in 2014/15, though the spirits giant turned in only a modest overall sales increase of 2%. The company described the performance as "solid".

Brown-Forman sales take 2% hit in Q1 on back of currency woes

Jack Daniel's producer Brown-Forman reported a 2% decline in net sales to US$900 million (£581.2 million) in the first quarter, to July 31, after being hit by currency exchange fluctuations.