Scotch exports beat the recession
Exports of Scotch whisky grew by 1.5% in the first nine months of 2009 despite the recession.
Read more...Exports of Scotch whisky grew by 1.5% in the first nine months of 2009 despite the recession.
Read more...Chancellor Alistair Darling has confirmed that value added tax will return to 17.5% in January, but claims there will be no further direct rise on alcoholic drinks duty tax.
Read more...The generic trade body, New Zealand Wine Growers has welcomed a ruling that will allow the import of sweet wines into the UK.
Read more...First Drinks brands unveils plans for a £1 million Christmas TV campaign for Tia Maria and will target top end glossy magazines and newspaper supplements with Glenfiddich.
For the first time in the three year history of the Argentina Wine Awards it has been announced the 2010 international judging panel will comprise entirely of Masters of Wine.
Pernod Ricard has announced the appointment of three spirit and wine/Champagne Channel directors to its UK arm.
Read more...All of the Wine Rack stores saved from administration by Venus Wine & Spirit are to hold in-store tastings this Saturday (December 12) on a range of promotional wines.
Read more...Diageo is facing a boycott of its spirits brands in protest at its future production plans - in Puerto Rico.
Read more...A new online wine service for shoppers who are are worried about the provenance and risks associated with badly stored fine wine is being launched with a guarantee of 100% tracebility.
Read more...The wine importer Boutinot has recalled from sale the NOVAS Winemaker's Selection - Chardonnay Marsanne Viognier 2006.
Read more...Wine Rack managers are gathering at Vinopolis today (Thursday) for their first formal meeting with their new owners.
Read more...Burglars have stolen £32,000 of wine from a Sussex vineyard.
Read more...Simon Thorpe MW is quitting Constellation Europe to become managing director of Australian fine wine importer Negociants UK.
Read more...Morrisons is making further cuts to the prices of leading Champagne brands.
Read more...The trade is being warned to be on the lookout for stolen wine after the theft of 57 cases en route to Berry Bros & Rudd.
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A further 391 First Quench stores are to close - but there is good news about the future of the Wine Rack brand.
Read more...Searcys is looking to roll out its Champagne bar concept across the country with six new sites planned for next year.
Read more...The International Wine Challenge is calling for entries for next year's competition.
Read more...First Drinks is backing its brands with £7 million in advertising and promotions in the run-up to Christmas.
Read more...Leading drinks company bosses today urged the trade to have a say on alcohol harm reduction policy, before ineffective and costly legislation is imposed on the industry.
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