Brand investment boost for Fortune

Fortune Brands is increasing marketing investment in its key spirits brands in a bid to boost sales during the economic slump.

Nordic deal for Castle spirits

Castle Brands Spirits has signed a distribution deal with Norwegian-based Arcus for its brands in the Nordic region.

Foster's places wine brands into JV

Foster's is transfer 13 Australian wine brands into a joint venture with Vok Beverages, best known for its reputation in building RTD brands.

Retailers in line for multi-million windfall over music in stores

Retail stores that play music in their stores are in line for a major windfall after a legal ruling that could see them claim back £20 million in excessive charges levied over the last four years.

Consumers drinking at home to save costs

Over half of consumers drink at home at least once a week - a trend fuelled by the economic climate, a new survey has revealed.

Matthew Clark to offer consumers restaurant wine online

Matthew Clark is to launch a consumer facing website offering over 200 restaurant quality wines usually only available in the on-trade.

Fine wine company moves into Hong Kong

Online fine wine merchant and shipper Cellar Link is expanding into the Far East with the launch of a branch in Hong Kong.

Fine wine company moves into Hong Kong

Online fine wine merchant and shipper Cellar Link is expanding into the Far East with the launch of a branch in Hong Kong.

Fine wine company moves into Hong Kong

Online fine wine merchant and shipper Cellar Link is expanding into the Far East with the launch of a branch in Hong Kong.

Drinks industry attacks 90,000 deaths claim

The drinks industry has slammed health officials' claims that 90,000 people will die from alcohol-related diseases in the next 10 years.

Government climbdown on binge drinking measures

By Shirley Kumar

The government has quietly dropped proposals to give local councils "discretionary" powers to shut down bars in areas blighted by binge drinking.  

UK drinking levels fall again

UK alcohol consumption is falling at the fastest rate for more than 60 years according to HM Revenue & Customs data released by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

Freeze on VAT promises shadow minister

Tobias Ellwood MP, the shadow minister for Culture, Media and Sport, has promised a a six month freeze on VAT for struggling pubs and other small businesses if the Conservatives win the next election.

Top 100 restaurants named

The UK's top 100 restaurants have been named as part of the National Restaurant Awards run by Harpers Wine & Spirit's sister title, Restaurant Magazine.

Diageo sales slump by 6%

Diageo has given more bad news to its investors, revealing a 6% slump in underlying sales in the last quarter.

Diageo sales slump by 6%

Diageo has given more bad news to its investors, revealing a 6% slump in underlying sales in the last quarter.

Court victory for former Christie's wine chief

The former head of Christie's wine department has won a libel action against the publishers of the controversial book The Billionaire's Vinegar.

New fine wine warehouse opens

A new underground fine wine storage facility has opened near London on the site of a former wartime air raid shelter.

Edrington Group launches Black Grouse in India

The Edrington Group has launched its premium brand Black Grouse into the growing Indian spirits market.

Penderyn named one of the best whiskies in the world

Welsh single malt whisky Penderyn, has been named one of the best whiskies in the world.