Alliance targets on-trade expansion with new appointments

Alliance Wine has recruited two new personnel into its on-trade division, with a renewed focus on growing the distributor’s customer base in the hospitality sector.

Jascots strengthens its fine wine arm with new appointment

Leading wine distributor Jascots has appointed Omar Raafat as its new head of fine wine.

Hospitality sales rebound in late December

Consumer footfall across the UK’s hospitality sector increased between Christmas and New Year, according to the latest CGA Drinks Recovery Tracker.

Accolade launches Wine On Tap (WOT)

Australian multinational Accolade has unveiled a new range of varietal wines packaged in large format sustainable boxes.

New Generation adds Champagne Carbon to its portfolio

Wine importer and wholesaler New Generation has become the exclusive agents of Champagne Carbon, a niche brand created by Alexandre Méa.

Tough Christmas prompts new calls for extended relief for hospitality

New figures from UKHospitality show that pubs, bars and restaurants lost £10,335 on average in the week leading up to Christmas, due to fears over the new Covid-19 variant.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Harpers

With Christmas almost upon us and 2022 chasing up behind, the Harpers team would like to wish all in the drinks trade a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

On-trade faces ongoing cancellation crisis as weekend takings plummet

New figures released by UKHospitality indicate that a normally buoyant – and vital – month is set to be a disaster for the hospitality sector.

Champagne Castelnau and Nicolas Feuillatte finalise merger deal

Two of Champagne’s most important cooperatives reached an historic agreement this week, creating a powerful new stakeholder in the region.

New variant bears down on hopes of buoyant festive trade

The enforcement of ‘Plan B’ rules continues to dampen spirits across the sector this festive season, as a growing number of venues report mass cancellations.

Hatch Mansfield welcomes new Portuguese agency

UK importer Hatch Mansfield has expanded its portfolio with the addition of Portuguese wine brand Esporão.

Hennings welcomes Delta Estate into fold

Hennings Wine Merchants has taken the first shipment from its new partnership with Delta Estate Wines in Marlborough.

A Plan B Christmas will put the industry under “severe pressure”

A re-tightening of restrictions is threatening to put a pin in Christmas celebrations, causing more gloom for the hospitality sector as the government rubber stamps plans to introduce vaccine passports for late-night venues.

New Zealand Winegrowers to embrace hybrid event model in 2022

Following the success of the inaugural virtual New Zealand Wine Week in 2021, New Zealand Winegrowers will expand the format to include a mixture of live events and digital shows in 2022, beginning on 8 February 2022 (NZT).

Fellows of New Zealand Winegrowers announced for 2021

The New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has unveiled the recipients of its Fellows award, which recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the New Zealand wine industry.

When in Rome raises £400k for future investment

When in Rome, the Stroud-based wine company, has hit its £400,000 Crowdcube funding target with the support of over 180 investors.

Vagabond launches new AI somm subscription service

Independent hybrid retailer Vagabond has embraced the digital revolution with the unveiling of a new consumer-facing interface, driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

IMW welcomes thirteen new Masters of Wine

The IMW (Institute of Masters of Wine) has expanded its ranks with the induction of 13 new members.

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South Africa trade slams new travel ban

The international communities’ decision to prohibit travel to South Africa will have “significant implications” for the nation's struggling wine and tourism industries, according to oversight body VinPro.