Scotch distillers unveil green agenda

The Scotch whisky industry has pledged to cut its fossil fuel use by 80% by 2050.

California 'needs more mechanisation'

Researchers in California are urging vineyard owners to invest in mechanised pruning systems  to become more competitive, rather than rely on manual labour.

Vitamin vodka maker on export trail

An American producer of vodkas containing extra vitamins and legal stimulants is planning an assault on export markets after securing investment from a New York private equity firm.

Drinkaware to relaunch with new image

Independent UK alcohol charity The Drinkaware Trust is to relaunch with a new brand image in a bid to get its alcohol education message across to a wider section of the British drinking public.

La Mancha offered export hopes

Exports of La Mancha wines have increased by 25% in the first quarter of 2009, offering hope to bodegas in the region who are struggling to grow sales in their domestic market.

Adria pioneers beer in a wine bottle

Ferran Adrià, the controversial famous Spanish chef from El Bulli, has once again stirred interest by creating a new hybrid beer to drink with food and which is served in a wineglass.

Beer in a wine bottle

Ferran Adrià, the controversial famous Spanish chef from El Bulli, has once again stirred interest by creating a new hybrid beer to drink with food and which is served in a wineglass.

UK near top of Euro duty league

The UK and Ireland remain near the top of the European alcohol duty league, according to new figures.

Irish alcohol sales slump

A surge in cross-border shopping and crippling recession has resulted in Irish alcohol sales suffering an unprecedented tumble of over 13% in the first quarter of 2009.

Nurses canvassed on alcohol views

Nurses are being asked for their views on what should be included in a new government code of practice for the drinks industry.

Critics May May 29-31

Pub group's estate value nosedives

Pub group Young & Co has taken an £11 million hit to its finances after it decreased the value of some of its 219 pubs due to plummeting property prices.

Disaronno plans summer sales boost

Disaronno is promising a heavyweight on-trade marketing campaign this summer as part of a £5m spend on the liqueur brand throughout 2009.

Stock Spirits in central European expansion

Stock Spirits Group (SSG) has announced that it is expanding its central European operations with the opening of two new offices in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Cobra deal costs creditors £75m

Molson Coors UK has taken a 50.1% stake in Cobra Beer after the business went into administration last week.

Argentina wine exports back in growth

Argentine wine exports are back on track following a shaky start to the year, according to new figures.

Irish sales down as drinkers head north

Drinks sales in Ireland have taken a big hit as consumers head north to take advantage of cheaper prices in Ulster.

French wine drinking in decline

French households have cut back on their wine expenditure, according to newly-released government figures.

New venture for celebrity chef

Celebrity chef John Burton-Race has been appointed as group development chef, on a £500,000 project that will also see the creation of 50 new jobs.

Berry Bros in biodynamic wine crusade

Berry Bros & Rudd is launching an online drive to raise awareness of biodynamic wine after research showed interest in - but confusion about - the concept among consumers.