Champagne Bureau (CIB) announces jump in UK demand

Champagne producers will attend today's Champagne Bureau (CIB) annual tasting in a celebratory mood, after it was announced volumes in the UK jumped last year in spite of the recession.

Sterling regains ground due to secure UK credit rating

Sterling regained ground after falling to a four month low yesterday of €1.1506/£1 against the euro.

Bushmills launches 'Make it 2 Bushmills' competition

Bushmills master distiller ,Colum Egan, has launched a global competition - 'Make it 2 Bushmills' - that will see him take the distillery on tour.

Pub and restaurants outperform retail sector

Pubs and restaurants are outperforming the retail sector, as February sales showed a 3.1% increase, against a backdrop of a 0.4% drop in overall retail sales.

JD Wetherspoon extends contract with Retail Eyes

JD Wetherspoon has renewed its contract with the customer experience improvement specialist, Retail Eyes for a further two years.

Sterling hits six week low against euro

Sterling hit a six week low against the euro and a three week low against the US dollar on Friday as markets began to push back expectations over interest rate hikes in the UK.

NZ producers feeling optimistic as 2011 vintage begins

The 2011 New Zealand grape harvest is underway with producers feeling buoyed by a stronger than expected sales performance, however profitability remains an on-going concern.

Health lobby slams government's drinks responsibility deal

Oddbins issues holding statement from managing director Simon Baile

Oddbins has released a holding statement whilst it continues its restructuring plans:

Complaints for irresponsible drinks marketing hits record low

Complaints about irresponsible alcohol marketing have dropped to a record low, as the trade seeks advice in advance, according to the Portman Group.

Harveys set out to revitalise sherry

Maxxium UK is hoping to encourage consumers to re-evaluate sherry with a new marketing push for Harveys.

Austria Wines push by the glass sales

Austrian Wines is on a mission to boost by the glass sales with the launch of a national on-trade promotion.

Sterling slips as interest rates kept on hold

Sterling slipped yesterday after the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 0.5%.

Oddbins future to be set today, March 11

Oddbins managing director Simon Baile has told Harpers Wine & Spirit the results of the strategic review will be revealed today, March 11.

Oddbins looks to resurface after loss of 39 stores

Rival chains are running the rule over the Oddbins estate after the troubled company put 39 stores on the market and rumours continued to circulate about the remaining 89.

Chilcas Estate rejoins Bibendum portfolio

Chilcas Estate has rejoined the Bibendum portfolio following a relaunch of the brand by owners VIA.

Mixxit launches professional menu maker tool

Maxxium UK is rolling out an online drinks menu service that will be available for pubs and bars nationwide.

Fragility in euro zone sees sterling creep up

Sterling crept up against the euro yesterday after the euro's recent rally ran out of steam due to concerns over fragility in the euro zone.

Virgin Wines kicks off consumer tasting tour

Virgin Wines kicked of its first consumer wine tasting event in Wales, which is part of a programme of tastings the online retailer is holding around the country throughout the year.

Vin de France selection made

The amount of wines chosen to represent the new French wine classification Vin de France have increased by 70% from last year.