UKVA to set out sustainability policies
Published: 31 March, 2010
A United Kingdom Vineyards Association (UKVA) industry-wide policy on sustainable viticulture and winemaking is expected to be announced by the end of 2010.
Peek joins Sainsbury's wine buying team
Published: 30 March, 2010
David Peek is to join the Sainsbury's wine buying team from June.
Collapse of entry level wines pushes Côtes du Rhône upmarket
Published: 30 March, 2010
Following a near 75% collapse in sales of its entry levels wines to the UK in 2009 Inter Rhône is looking to build on a healthy increase in its plus-£4 wines and move consumers to its more premium lines.
Read more...Naked Wines offers customers cut price wine by paying producers upfront
Published: 29 March, 2010
Naked Wines has launched a new service that allows UK consumers to buy wines for less than they cost at the cellar door by paying for them upfront in the same way you might buy an airline ticket.
Read more...Customs issues new rules on VAT and PAYE
Published: 29 March, 2010
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is urging businesses to get ready for major changes to VAT and PAYE being introduced this spring.
Read more...Pétrus re-opens in London
Published: 29 March, 2010
London restaurant, Pétrus, re-opens today as Gordon Ramsay brings the Michelin-starred restaurant back under his control.
Read more...Nicolas Feuillatte opens in Vinopolis
Published: 26 March, 2010
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, has opened a dedicated space in London wine and spirit venue, Vinopolis.
Read more...McGuigan to take temporary charge at Australian Vintage
Published: 26 March, 2010
Australian winemaker, Neil McGuigan, is to take over temporarily as chief executive of Australian Vintage following the departure of Dane Hudson from the company in May.
Dane Hudson to leave Australian Vintage
Published: 26 March, 2010
Australian Vintage Limited (AVL) has announced that its chief executive officer Dane Hudson, will be leaving the company in May.
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Over 30,000 sign up to cider Facebook protest page
Published: 26 March, 2010
Over 30,000 angry cider drinkers have joined a Facebook petition in response to the Chancellor's decision to introduce a 10% above inflation increase on cider duties.
Oz Clarke to co-chair IWC
Published: 25 March, 2010
Oz Clarke is to join the 2010 International Wine Challenge (IWC) judging panel as co-chairman.
Read more...Gastronomy Team and Future Star winners to receive £10,000 bursary
Published: 25 March, 2010
Winners of the Gastronomy Team of the Year and Future Stars of the Year competitions will now both receive £10,000 bursaries for the establishments where they are based.
Read more...Wines of Chile earthquake fund to go direct to affected wineries
Published: 25 March, 2010
Wines of Chile UK, has confirmed that donations to the Wines of Chile Earthquake Appeal will be sent to a designated fund.
Read more...Rise in National Minimum Wage rise is "irresponsible" says BRC
Published: 25 March, 2010
The increase in the national minimum wage announced on the back of yesterday's Budget has been described as "irresponsible" by the British Retail Consortium.
Read more...Trade bodies have their say on 2010 Budget
Published: 24 March, 2010
The drinks trade associations have been quick to denounce today's Budget announcement of a 5.1% increase in duty on alcohol and 10% on cider.
Cider bears the brunt of duty increases
Published: 24 March, 2010
Cider has taken the biggest hit following Chancellor Alistair Darling's 2010 Budget announcement.
Read more...New TV series features Hertfordshire cocktail bar
Published: 24 March, 2010
A Hertfordshire cocktail bar will feature this evening in a new TV series "The Business Inspector".
Read more...Diageo launches heat-activated Pimm's campaign
Published: 23 March, 2010
Diageo is to launch a heat-activated radio campaign which will see the Pimm's advertisement aired when the weather reaches 22°C or above.
Read more...Portman ruling removes drinks brand from sale
Published: 23 March, 2010
A drinks brand has been removed from sale because it does not specify it contains alcohol.
Read more...Clink Wines takes on LusoVini
Published: 22 March, 2010
Clink Wines Ltd has been appointed as UK distributor to Portugal's, LusoVini.
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