Diageo is to fund a training programme for midwives to help educate expectant mothers about the risks of alcohol to their unborn child, as part of the Responsibility Deal.
A new drinks branding and development consultancy, CASK Liquid Marketing, has been set up by former directors of Inspirit Brands and Coe Vintners.
Read more...A new theatre-themed neck collar promotion will celebrate the relaunch of German wine brand Blue Nun.
High street wine retailer Majestic is set to double the number of its stores to 330 within the next few years.
Read more...Scotch whisky producer Isle of Arran Distillers, has joined forces with the National Trust for Scotland to help maintain the footpaths leading to Goatfell, Arran's highest peak.
Read more...Diageo GB is hoping to help retailers maximise the sales opportunity from Father's Day with a range of malt and blended whisky gifts.
Read more...London gastropub operators Tom and Ed Martin have opened their latest venue in the city, Chiswell Street Dining Rooms.
London's Michelin starred Indian restaurant, Quilon, has unveiled a beer and food matching menu devoted solely to British beer.
Read more...Sterling recovered from a one month low against the euro as investors took profits in the euro after the ECB signalled that it would raise interest rates next month.
Read more...Pernod Ricard UK, has launched a limited edition expression inspired by the diversity of London food markets, the Beefeater London Market Gin.
Read more...Sterling recovered earlier losses against the euro and US dollar after investors played down earlier comments by credit rating agency Moody's.
Read more...Grossi Wines has extended it's portfolio for the independent retail and on-trade.
Read more...With so much current heated debate about natural wines I was pleased to be able to have a chat to Feudo di Santa Tresa producer, Stefano Girelli at this year's LIWF.
Read more...Absolut Vodka has launched the Drinkspiration Home Edition - a comprehensive cocktail application for the iPad that can be downloaded for free from iTunes.
Read more...Today's Smart Currency Exchange update shows sterling gained against a weaker US dollar but gains were capped and it slipped against the euro on soft UK data.
Read more...This year's selection of 50 Great Portuguese Wines, selected by Tom Cannavan has been unveiled.
Read more...For the second year running the International Wine Challenge will host A Taste of Gold at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
Read more...Wine and spirits logistics provider, London City Bond, has secured a contract with ready-to-drink (RTD) drinks producer Zenzan Ltd.
Read more...Jacob's Creek is investing heavily in marketing activity to drive consumer awareness of its partnership with the All England Club as the Official Wine of Wimbledon.
Read more...Sterling dropped to a fresh one month low yesterday against the euro, dipping below €1.1190/£1 as the euro zone shrugged off concerns over Greek debt and the IMF raised the prospect of further quantitative easing in the UK.
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