Portman Group chief executive David Poley has responded to a Government-backed independent review of drinks industry standards by warning tax increases will not stop alcohol misuse.
Read more...A new blog celebrating 500 years of Malbec tradition has been launched for web-savvy wine enthusiasts.
Read more...The Wine Society took the Portuguese national retailer award at last night's Portuguese wine awards dinner.
Read more...There has been a marked increase in sales of New Zealand wine products in the UK, new figures suggest.
Read more...The European Union is to help fund a campaign to promote Riesling to the US market.
But commends industry for social responsibility work
Diageo's purchase of Rosenblum Cellars was cleared by US antitrust officials this week.
Read more...The Edrington Group has acquired a majority shareholding stake in the Brugal Company.
The World of Patria, has taken over the duty free distribution of the De Bortoli wine range.
Diageo has secured a three-year deal to globally distribute and market the Zacapa rum brand.
Shizen 2006 has become the first Japanese wine to be imported into the European Union (EU).
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Graz, Austria will be the home of the World Sauvignon Congress 2008.
Read more...Diageo's recent Choices' advertising campaign made 92% of viewers consider the message of responsible drinking, new figures show.
Read more...Red wine grapes and pomace left behind after winemaking may help to prevent tooth decay, new research shows.
Read more...The UK's Gin and Vodka Association has called on the Chancellor not to touch spirits taxation with spiralling production costs hitting the industry.
Read more...Languedoc wine producer picks up Foster's James Herrick brand
A Scottish organisation is searching for people in the tourism sector to help it boost collaboration between Edinburgh and Glasgow
It is the job of both the industry and the Government to work together to promote a responsible drinking culture in Scotland.
Read more...South Africa's Origin Wines has beaten off more than 20 bidders for Orbital Wines.
Diageo has bought a 50% stake in vodka brand Ketel One, in effect, ruling itself out of the race for Absolut.
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