Inflation drops on beers, wine and spirits

The latest inflation figures show a much-improved picture for the drinks industry, and the trend is likely to continue through 2012, according to the Wilson Drinks Report.

Trade reaction to Cameron's binge drinking statement

The Prime Minister's vow to ramp up the fight against binge drinking has sparked a mixed reaction from trade bodies.

Sterling loses ground

Sterling lost ground when credit rating agency, Moody's, gave UK's AAA rating a negative outlook due to its exposure to the Euro zone debt crisis.

Fair.Spirits to partner London bars for Fairtrade Fortnight

Premium fair trade spirits company Fair.Spirits, is to partner a selection of London's cocktail bars to help raise money for Fairtrade Fortnight.

Legacy Wines launches The Gathering

Legacy Wines, the recently launched 'impulse, export and on-trade' division of Kingsland Wines and Spirits, has announced its first brand launch, The Gathering.

Sir George Fistonich awards first Master Sommeliers Scholarship

Master sommelier Damien Detcheverry, is the first person to be awarded the Sir George Fistonich - Villa Maria Estate - Court of Master Sommeliers Scholarship.

Crime fighting site Facewatch free for retailers

Facewatch, a database which allows retailers to share CCTV images in the fight against petty crime, is being offered for free to all UK firms.

International Gamay Competition winners announced

The second International Gamay Competition organised by Inter Beaujolais, has announced 169 medal winners.

Government stumps up £1m to fight problem drinking

The government's commitment to fighting binge and underage drinking has been stepped up today, with £1 million of funding made available for local communities.

Artisan wine fair comes to London

Producers specializing in fine, organic and biodynamic wine are coming together this May to host artisan wine fair RAW.

Rabobank: mid-tier wine brands increasingly overlooked

Mid-tier wine brands are increasingly overlooked as consumers are drawn to either value or super-premium products - that's according to Rabobank.

New chief winemaker for Craggy Range

CBI says UK will avoid technical recession

CBI says UK will avoid technical recession

Whisky auction raises £44,000 for charity

An auction of one of Glenfiddich's rarest-ever whiskies has raised £44,000 for a charity supporting wounded servicemen.

Glenmorangie to partner The Open Championship

Glenmorangie has announced a three year partnership with the organisers of The Open Championship, The R&A, to become the golf tournament's official whisky.

ETM Group opens 10th venue

The ETM Group is to open its 10th venue The Jugged Hare, a British gastro pub with a fine wine and beer focus.

WSTA: scrap duty escalator to give drinks firms an Olympic boost

The WSTA is calling for the Treasury to halt the duty escalator in order to give drinks buinesses an Olympic boost.

Beaujolais whites a hit with independent retailers

Beaujolais' lesser-known whites are building up a following among independent wine merchants who praise the wines' "sensible prices", "food-friendly styles" and"consumer appeal".

Spar focuses on own and exclusive label wines

Following the success of supermarket exclusive-label Italian brands, convenience retailer Spar is getting in on the act with its new Viottolo range.