WSTA slams Westminster ban on new off-licences

A council moratorium on new off-licences in the West End has been criticised as a "one-size fits all" approach which would penalise responsible businesses and consumers.

Currency update, September 13: sterling falls again due to economic uncertainty

Sterling fell on Friday against the US dollar and euro after uncertainty regarding the UK economy lead market analysts to recommend selling sterling.

France embraces organic wines

The area devoted to organic viticulture in France rose by almost 40% last year, according to official data.

The Famous Grouse launches finest pub campaign

The Famous Grouse is launching a new campaign to find the finest pubs in the on-trade.

Peckham's looks for franchisees

New focus for Wines of Argentina

Sainsbury's new-look wine aisles working

Free web seminars for small businesses across the country

Small business owners are being given the opportunity for free advice on how to maximise the use of their website and the internet in a series of events across the country.

3 in 10 British adults make wine clangers

2010 Bordeaux vintage looks "promising" says Bordeaux Index

The prospects of a "great" 2010 Bordeaux vintage look "promising" according to fine wine merchant, Bordeaux Index.

Gondola's web links boost sales

Jago warns consumers still scared of wine

The UK wine industry doesn't understand its customers, who are "fearful" of engaging with wine, warns Tesco's head of beers, wines and spirits Dan Jago.

Chilean wine sales above £5 reach new heights

Chile's UK retail sales above £5 have increased by 57% in the past two years to reach 1.21 million 9-litre cases.

Supper club launches pop up restaurant

London's underground restaurant the Savoy Truffle Supperclub is launching a week-long pop up restaurant in October, to be held at a secret North London location.

Currency update, September 9: investors take a risk

Currency update for September 9 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling recovered from six week lows against the US dollar after strong housing data and stock market strength that saw global investors buy into riskier assets.

Wine industry toasts IWC award winners

Marks & Spencer collected the Supermarket of the Year Award for the third year running at the International Wine Challenge awards dinner last night.

Morgenrot takes on Bodega Cruz de Piedra

The Morgenrot Group, is adding to its Argentine wine portfolio after being appointed UK agent for Bodega Cruz de Piedra.

WSTA warns against local action for below cost selling

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has called for national solution on below cost selling as local agreements would cause "confusion for consumers and chaos for businesses".

Currency update, September 8: sterling falls due to European banking concerns

Sterling fell to a 6 week low against the US dollar yesterday after concerns over the European banking sector and financial difficulties in the housing sector.

Moreno takes on historic Chilean winery

Moreno Wines has taken on the UK agency for Chilean winery Undurraga.