New marketing and communications director for Côtes du Rhône Wines

Inter Rhône, the joint professional organization for Côtes du Rhône and Rhône Valley AOC wines, has appointed Virginie Charlier as its new marketing and communications director.

Bacardi brings FOI suit against US government in Havana Club dispute

Bacardi has upped the ante in its longrunning fight with Pernod Ricard over the Havana Club brand by filing a Freedom of Information Act request with the US Department of Treasury.

Change of leadership at Sherry Wines UK

Graham Hines, the longstanding director of Sherry Wines UK, has announced his retirement.

Riesling Fellowship adds two new members at gala dinner

Carlsberg unveils world's best shopping trolley. Probably

Carlsberg has partnered with car customisation specialists Yiannimize to launch what it says is probably the best shopping trolley in the world.

Ridgeview Wine Estate wins popular award

The Ridgeview Wine Estate was last night proclaimed Sussex Drink Producer of the Year at the 10th annual Sussex Food and Drinks Awards held at Brighton's Amex Stadium.

Copestick Murray expands again with new off-trade hire

Copestick Murray has underlined its rapid growth with a further key new appointment for its sales team.

Pernod Ricard snaps up German premium gin brand Monkey 47

Pernod Ricard has bought a majority stake in leading German craft gin brand Monkey 47, the French drinks giant announced today.

Warner Edwards reaps rewards of on-trade effort

Northampton-based gin distillers, Warner Edwards grew by 400% in the on-trade across 2015, the company has said.

New Zealand wine exports hit record high

New Zealand exported a record £696 million-worth of wine in 2015, according to figures from New Zealand Winegrowers released today.

Diageo turns a corner with positive half-year results

Diageo posted a 1.8% organic rise in sales for the six months to December 31, 2015, according the figures released by the company today.

Prestigious AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction announces 2016 return

The AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction is set to return on February 12 and 13 this year.

Exton Park partners with H2Vin for on-trade push

Newly launched Hampshire vineyard Exton Park has partnered with premium on-trade distribution specialist H2Vin to push its wines to restaurants and hotels in London and elsewhere.

Douglas Laing launches limited edition cask strength Rock Oyster whisky

Douglas Laing & Co has announced the release of its Limited Edition Cask Strength Rock Oyster Island Malt Scotch Whisky.

Vinho Verde 2016 annual London tasting revealed

The date of this year's annual Vinho Verde tasting has been announced.

Young consumers are making UK leisure spend more diverse, survey shows

The thirst for new experiences among young consumers is driving a trend towards diversity in leisure spending, according to the latest Greene King Leisure Trend Tracker.

Inaugural Gekkeikan Masters Cooking Competition winner revealed

The winner of the inaugural Gekkeikan Masters Cooking Competition 2016 has been announced.

Hunter Laing expands into production with first Islay distillery in ten years

Glasgow's Hunter Laing & Company, a family-owned whisky bottler and blender, has announced plans to open a distillery on Islay.

WSTA launches Scotland Gin Trail

Following on from the hugely successful launch of its London Gin Trail last year The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has this week launched a Scotland Gin Trail.

New appointments at Bodega Volcanes de Chile to drive premium growth

Premium Chilean wine producer Bodega Volcanes de Chile has appointed British-born Ben Gordon as its new managing director.