GH Mumm and Perrier-Jouet describe Champagne harvest as 'unprecedented'

GH Mumm and Perrier-Jouet have described this year's Champagne harvest as "unprecedented" - given an early harvest and erratic weather patterns.

Sterling rocky as quantitative easing looks likely

Sterling had a rocky day yesterday after the Bank of England minutes showed policymakers leaning towards another round of quantitative easing.

Scottish supermarkets face extra tax on selling alcohol

Plans to hike business rates for major retailers of alcohol and tobacco in Scotland could see supermarkets pay around £110 million in tax over the next three years.

TFWA video: Day two, flavoured vs pure spirits

At day two of TFWA 2011 in Cannes, Harpers catches up with drinks company bosses on consumer preferences for flavoured spirits versus pure ones.

Turning Leaf targets impulse retailers

Californian wine brand Turning Leaf is inviting retailers to design and build the most visually eye catching display in-store to be in with a chance of winning a share of £5,000.

Unveiled - New Wave Spanish Wine Awards 2011

A team of judges assembled by Tim Atkin MW, have chosen a list of trophy winners for the New Wave Spanish Wine Awards 2011.

Foster's accepts SABMiller takeover bid

SABMiller has raised its takeover bid to Foster's which has won the backing of the Australian firm's board, a week after its offer of $4.90 was rejected.

Campo Viejo goes 'Live Uncorked'

Pernod Ricard owned, Campo Viejo, is to launch its first heavyweight print advertising campaign for three years, ahead of the Christmas period.

UK drinks trade streets ahead on digital marketing

European and the American drinks producers are looking to the UK for help implementing new global digital marketing guidelines.

Cape Wine Exporters buys Mount Rozier land and brand

Cape Wine Exporters, has bought Mount Rozier land and brand which it will launch in the UK in 2012, through Bibendum.

Sterling regains ground against dollar

Sterling was up 0.1% versus the US dollar yesterday regaining ground from Monday's eight month low of $1.563/£1.

Novus invests £2m in former Balls Brothers sites

Novus Leisure, new owners of the Balls Brothers sites, has invested £2 million in bringing the wine bars up to date ? resulting in a 30% boost to like for like sales in the recently acquired estate.

Multi-million dollar global investment for Tullamore Dew

Irish whiskey brand Tullamore Dew has received a multi-million dollar investment worldwide - inlcuding new packaging, and ad campaign.

Sterling strengthens due to property market push

Sterling strengthened for a second day against the euro after data from property website, Rightmove showed 0.7% increase in house values for September.

Grey Goose and Virgin Atlantic create Heathrow Airport bar

Grey Goose vodka and Virgin Atlantic have teamed up to create an airport bar - the Grey Goose Loft at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at London Heathrow.

Domino's partners Virgin in food and wine matching deal

Domino's Pizza, has teamed up with Virgin Wines to offer customers food and wine matching in the comfort of their own homes.

Henry Ashworth replaces David Poley as chief executive officer, Portman Group

Henry Ashworth has been appointed as chief executive of the Portman Group, he replaces David Poley who is leaving the alcohol industry after a career spanning nearly fifteen years.

New boss for drinks watchdog joins from government's 'nudge' team

The Portman Group's new chief executive Henry Ashworth is moving across from Cabinet Office's nudge team - where he led health policy.

AFWS calls for entries to 2011 Food & Beverage Challenge

The Academy of Food and Wine Service AFWS,  is calling for chef and front of house entries to enter its AFWS Food & Beverage (FaB) Challenge 2011.

Russian Standard vodka moves to Whyte & Mackay