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BRC: Disappointing retail sales over Christmas

Published:  23 July, 2008

UK like-for-like retail sales increased only 0.3% in December - the worst figure since 2004.

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UK wine producers encouraged by lifting of planting ban

Published:  23 July, 2008

UK: A decision by the European Commission for a permanent exclusion of the UK from the planting rights regime has been welcomed.

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Australian wine export values grew 6% last year

Published:  23 July, 2008

The value of Australian wine exports grew faster than the volumes produced in 2007.

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French wine and spirits exports up

Published:  23 July, 2008

Exports of French wine and spirits remained strong in the ten months to the end of October 2007, new figures show.

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Arnzano estate captures Pago status

Published:  23 July, 2008

The Seoro de Arnzano wine estate has achieved Pago status - one of only five vineyards in Spain to do so.

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Cosentino predicts strong 2008 growth

Published:  23 July, 2008

Cosentino Signature Wines has predicted year-on-year growth of 35% for 2008.

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WDF auction fast approaching

Published:  23 July, 2008

The process of auctioning off of BAA's chain of World Duty Free (WDF) shops is gathering steam.

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Newland joins Beam from Constellation

Published:  23 July, 2008

Bill Newlands is to leave Constellation Brands to rejoin Beam Global Spirits & Wine in a newly-created role.

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New Scottish licensing laws to hit 4m

Published:  23 July, 2008

SCOTLAND: Around 100 extra police officers and staff will be needed to cope with the country's new licensing laws at a cost of more than 4 million, MSPs have been warned.

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Portman Group releases revised Code of Practice

Published:  23 July, 2008

UK: The drink industry's social responsibility watchdog tightens up sponsorship and advertising rules.

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Royal stamp for Grouse

Published:  23 July, 2008

Whisky brand, The Famous Grouse, has had its Royal Warrant extended until 2013.

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Villa Maria hears Pinot persuasion

Published:  23 July, 2008

Over 80 Villa Maria grape growers have heard the argument for increasing the imports of New Zealand Pinots into the UK market.

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Harpers features on Wine Show podcast

Published:  23 July, 2008

A 20-minute podcast with Harpers' editor, Richard Siddle, has been made available online.

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Schlatter named new Merryvale president

Published:  23 July, 2008

Ren Schatter has been appointed as the new president of Merryvale Vineyards.

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Majestic experiences strong Christmas sales

Published:  23 July, 2008

Despite a disappointing start, sales at Majestic rallied in the nine weeks of Christmas trading.

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Brown to keep 24-hour alcohol license

Published:  23 July, 2008

UK: Round-the-clock drinking law not responsible for binge drinking, the Government claims


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Edrington chief rewarded with Knighthood

Published:  23 July, 2008

The chair of the Edrington Group, John James Griffin Good, has been rewarded with a Knighthood for services to Scotland in the New Year's Honours List.

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2008 industry predictions

Published:  23 July, 2008

David Gleave, managing director, Liberty

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Scotch distillery to be bought out

Published:  23 July, 2008

Glenglassaugh distillery, which manufactures the Famous Grouse whisky brand, looks set to be sold to an investment group.

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Chile appoints new director

Published:  23 July, 2008

There will be a new man at the top for generic promotional body Wines of Chile from next month.

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