A programme focusing on middle class professionals "for whom one glass of wine is never enough" is the subject of a BBC Panorama episode to be screened tonight.
Read more...Trade bodies have slammed projections from leading UK doctors that up to 210,000 people will die from avoidable alcohol-related diseases in the next 20 years as "doomsday scenarios".
Read more...Although 2012 may be a "rollercoaster ride" for shoppers, falling inflation is beginning to boost consumer confidence, according to grocery insights company, IGD ShopperVista.
Read more...Isabelle Legeron MW, is launching an independent wine fair RAW, a two-day celebration featuring natural wines from around the world.
Read more...Despite falling volumes and a drop in sales revenue, Treasury Wine Estates has reported solid growth in earnings in its half year results.
Read more...Wemyss Malts has launched four single cask malt whiskies, as a celebration of the contrasting appeals of the different Scotch whisky regions.
Read more...The owner of an established Grand Cru Champagne House has ventured this side of the Channel to produce his own sparkling wine from English grapes.
Read more...Sterling strengthened against the euro, this week due to the uncertainty surrounding the Greek bailout package being approved before default day on March 20.
Read more...The Digital Wine Communications Conference in Izmir (Turkey) has announced its three keynote speakers.
Read more...High profile panellists from the on and off-trade will join a host of suppliers and retailers at Harpers Wine and Spirit's 2012 Champagne Summit, taking place on February 28 at London's Chiswell street Dining Rooms.
Read more...A specialist gin bar hosting 33 English gins, will be one of the attractions at Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar, when it opens at London's County Hall, at the end of March.
Read more...South African drinks firm Distell delivered strong first-half results, with revenue up 16% and operating profit up 22%.
Read more...French drinks giant Pernod Ricard posted half year net profits up 20% to €800 million, thanks to strong growth from emerging markets and biggest selling brands.
A prominent Dorset wine merchant has started an e-petition calling on the government to halt the duty escalator, as it is damaging small independents who can't compete with major multiples.
Read more...There's still time to take part in Harpers' Independent Retailer Survey and be part of a major study into the independent sector.
Read more...An overcorrection in the fine wine market in the second half of 2011 presents strong value buying opportunities, according to Fine Wine Market Outlook 2012.
Read more...The fine wine market is expected to grow by 10% in 2012, as strong value buying opportunities for buyers and investors emerge, says a global survey of the wine trade.
Read more...Time is running out to be in with a chance of winning an enomatic machine on a trial basis for 12 weeks when you pre-register for this month's Specialist Importers Trade Tastings.
Read more...The Prime Mininster will call for drinks producers and retailers to do more to ensure alcohol is consumed responsibly in a hospital visit this morning.
Read more...Cheshire-based family brewers, Frederic Robinson has announced a 2012 price-freeze on beers supplied to its 360-strong tenanted estate.
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