Diageo boss urges UK to protect Scotch

The chief executive of drinks giant Diageo has made a plea to UK governments to keep the Scotch market "healthy and competitive" in a post-Brexit climate.

Diageo GB net sales grow 4%

Diageo Great Britain has posted its third year of continuous growth with net sales up 4%.

Majestic boss to hand over bonus to staff

Majestic chief executive Rowan Gormley has asked for the bonus offered to him as part of a long-term incentive plan to be shared out to staff - meaning employees could net £14,000 each if targets are met.

Wine sales suffer as average spend dips

New data suggests that still wine is becoming a casualty of economic recovery as UK households spent 1.3% less in the take-home market compared to last year.

LVMH posts 7% revenue growth for wines and spirits in H1

Luxury wines and spirits producer LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has reported strong performance from wines and spirits in all regions, compared to flat profits in its fashion sector.

UK loses €25 million in spirits and €62 million in wine sales thanks to counterfeiting

A new report has revealed that €87 million in sales across wine and spirits is lost each year in the UK due to the counterfeiting industry.

First new New York whiskey makers since Prohibition looking to grow

An American Whiskey company is looking to expand worldwide after becoming the first American aged whiskey in New York since Prohibition.

Halewood Wines & Spirits buys greater stake in Irish whiskey brand

Halewood Wines & Spirits has purchased a significant stake in West Cork Distillers to develop the Irish whiskey portfolio and expand its global reach.

Wine Rack launches McGuigan Wines' answer to Provence rosé

Wine Rack has launched a new Provence-style rosé from Australian duo Neil McGuigan and John Torode.

Top crop and export growth reported from 16th Aussie wine conference

A strong 2016 vintage, a low Aussie dollar and thriving trading partners has the Australian wine industry well placed to increase its share of global markets.

SMWS aims to remedy previous "laissez-faire" approach with push to drive US growth

Bodegas Torres reintroduces ancestral red grape uncovered 20 years ago

Catalonian winery Bodegas Torres is reintroducing the red variety Moneu after the vines were destroyed by phylloxera two centuries ago.

Waitrose sales of German Riesling "soar" during 31 Days promotion

Waitrose has seen sales of Germany's most famous grape variety increase by 181% compared to the same period last year.

Insights: Do wine preservation systems engage consumers or not?

Wine preservation technology encourages consumers to engage with new wines, but are they practical to the point of impersonal?

Record year for Italian wine expo Bellavita

Bellavita, now one of the leading UK-based events for Italian food and wine producers has reported a record year, with visitor numbers swelling by over 30% from last year to 8,100 visitors through the doors.

Organic UK wine launch marks "new era" for Gonzalez Byass

Gonzalez Byass is launching a new organic wine into the UK.

Biggest beer merger in history given go-ahead

The US Justice Department has given antitrust approval for Anheuser-Busch InBev - the world's largest beer company - to acquire SABMiller - the world's second largest beer company.

Oxford Wine Company refurbishes remaining retail outlets amid shifting business model

The Oxford Wine Company has refurbished its two remaining shops, although owner Ted Sandbach says that retail will continue to play a less important role in the future of the business.

Moët & Chandon release wines from "cooler" 2008 vintage

Moët & Chandon has released its Grand Vintage Blanc and Grand Vintage Rosé from the 2008 vintage.

Conviviality boss says Brexit won't impact future growth

The CEO of wholesale giant Convivality has said that the rapidly expanding business is well placed to avoid the sting of the Brexit beehive.