Charity says cinema ad rules fail children

A UK charity dealing with alcohol misuse claims that millions of children are being exposed to alcohol advertising in cinemas that flout advertising regulations.

Black Grouse unveils makeover

The Black Grouse whisky has unveiled a new look following the launch of the brand last year.

Pernod Ricard takes lead on binge drinking

Drinks group Pernod Ricard UK has launched the latest phase of a campaign to tackle binge drinking among 18 to 24 year-olds.

UK spends 19% less on Aussie wine

Exports of Australian wine to the UK fell by almost 19% in value terms in the past year, official figures have revealed.

Cut price Kiwi 'madness'

Selling Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc at £3.99 is commercial madness, according to First Quench's buyer - despite the business starting a half-price offer on Villa Maria.

Knob Creek runs dry

Global supplies of Knob Creek Bourbon have been hit by a shortage caused by high demand for the product.

Drinkaware launches summer campaign

Popular English cricketer Jimmy Anderson is one of the faces of the Drinkaware Trust's summer sensible drinking campaign.

Drinkaware launches summer campaign

Popular English cricketer Jimmy Anderson is one of the faces of the Drinkaware Trust's summer sensible drinking campaign.

Green Seed Group takes over from Food from Britain

A new business has sprung from the ashes of the defunct Food from Britain, which closed its doors earlier this year after 18 years.

Cockspur sponsors Ashes on the air

Cockspur Rum will be the official sponsor of the Sportsmedia Broadcasting's nationwide coverage of the Ashes, it has been announced.

Wines in the press, July 4-5

Here is what the national wine critics had to say over the weekend of July 4-5.

The Guardian
Victoria Moore is upbeat to see the 2007 Rhône reds hitting our shelves. Not a vintage generally admired in France, says Moore, "but while it poured in much of the country that summer, the southern Rhône remained defiantly dry".

World wine leaders sign up for WineFuture 2009

Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson MW and Oz Clarke are just some of the high profile names to be lined up for a world forum on wine to be held in Rioja, Spain in November.

Swedes press for higher EU drinks taxes

Sweden wants to kick off its presidency of the European Union by persuading other member states to follow its lead on high alcohol taxation.

Union condemns Diageo cuts

Diageo is facing increasing pressure over its decision to axe 900 jobs at production and packaging facilities in Scotland.

Under-18s drink just for "something to do"

Drinkaware is launching a guide to help teachers and youth workers better tackle under-age drinking after its research found 25% of young people drink alcohol just for "something to do".

Jacob's Creek seals Selfridges listing

Madeira finish for Balvenie

Balvenie malt master David Stewart has released a limited-edition 17-year-old single malt finished in Madeira casks.

Diageo under fire from First Minister

Diageo has come under attack from Scotland's First Minister and the chairman of a leading football club over its announcement that 900 jobs will go in Scotland over the next two years, 700 of them from the closure of a packaging plant in Kilmarnock.

Churchill Vintners founder David Smith dies

David Smith, founder of Churchill Vintners has died of a heart attack, aged 67.

New consumer drinks show for London

A new consumer drinks show will take place at Vinopolis in London in November.