Vindpendents agency recruits three new members

Wine agency Vindependents has added three new independent wine merchants to its membership, taking its total to 21.

New managing director at Matthew Clark after Conviviality acquisition

On-trade distributor Matthew Clark is to get a new managing director following its acquisition by Conviviality Retail in a £200 million reverse takeover in October.

Wetherspoon cyber breach reveals 650,000 customer details

Popular pub chain JD Wetherspoon has been the victim of a massive cyber attack, the company revealed today.

Record numbers sign up to 2016 Millésime Bio organic wine fair

Cotswold Distillery announces Angel's Share crowdfunding round

The award-winning Cotswold Distillery has announced its first equity crowdfunding round, which it has named the Angel's Share.

A big year ahead for rum and craft beer, Bibendum PLB predicts

Rum, old world reds and craft beers all present big opportunities for 2016, according to the insight team at Bibendum PLB in its end-of-year predictions.

Lagavulin finds viral fame in 45-minute YouTube hit

A 45-minute film of US actor Nick Offerman sitting by a log fire and sipping Lagavulin has become a global viral hit.

Wines of Rioja partners with Global Gift Foundation charity

Wines from Rioja has sponsored the Sixth Annual Global Gift Gala, which took place at the Four Seasons, Park Lane in London on Monday evening.

Ehrmanns extends Australian portfolio with Willow Bridge Estate

Wine supplier Ehrmanns has inked a UK distribution deal with Western Australian winery Willow Bridge Estate across both the on- and the off-trade.

On-trade booms but competition for consumers is increasingly cut-throat, new report shows

New exhibition explores influence of Avignon Papacy on Châteauneuf du Pape

A new exhibition has opened in Châteauneuf du Pape which explores the relationship between the appelation and the Avignon Papacy.

Fine+Rare offers exclusive Arbikie single malt whisky Founder's Casks

Fine+Rare, the London-based international fine wine and spirits brokers, will be offering investors the opportunity to purchase exclusive first-release whisky barrels from award-winning new Scottish distillery, Arbikie.

Borsa Vini Italiani tastings revealed for London and Manchester 2016

The Italian Trade Commission has announced the dates of its trade-only Borsa Vini Italiani tastings in January 2016.

Bibendum PLB unveils new insights into UK consumer profiles

New research from Bibendum PLB's insights team has defined eight distinct consumer categories in the UK drinks market.

US predicted to add 16 million new wine drinkers in next ten years

By 2025 there will be 109 million wine drinkers in the US, up from 93 million today, according to a new report from Wine Intelligence.

CIVB offers chance to win weekend with top Bordelaise winemakers

Six UK wine lovers are being offered the chance to spend a weekend with a leading Bordelaise winemaker and learn the tricks of the trade, thanks to the Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB).

Whyte & Mackay goes with Gallo on US distribution for key brands

Whyte & Mackay has appointed E & J Gallo as the exclusive US distributor for its The Dalmore, Jura and John Barr whisky brands.

Vina Valdivieso appoints brand ambassador to drive sales

Chile's Valdivieso winery, together with its distributor Bibendum PLB, have appointed Jonas Tofterup as brand ambassador and export manager for the UK and Europe.

Hardys wins gold for Ashes England cricket campaign

Leading Australian wine brand Hardys has won two coveted international media awards for its £3.5 million above-the-line summer campaign celebrating its sponsorship of the England cricket team.

Martin Miller offering daily prizes in Gin Advent Calendar promotion

Independent distiller Martin Miller has launched a daily Advent Calendar competition on Twitter.