Published: 24 March, 2011
Important lessons have been learnt by UK retailers after over-stocking Champagne for the millennium celebrations and the same mistake will not be repeated for the up-coming Royal wedding and Olympics.
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Published: 23 March, 2011
There was no relief for the drinks trade in the Budget, as the Chancellor failed to halt the progress of the controversial alcohol duty escalator.
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Published: 23 March, 2011
The Japan Sake Brewers Association Junior Council (Sake Samurai Association) has established an appeal in order to help members affected by the Tohoku-Kanto earthquake and tsunami.
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Published: 23 March, 2011
Late night Spanish tapas bar Pix is to open its third London premises in the West End.
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Published: 23 March, 2011
Four winners of the international 'The Glenrothes Whisky Makers' competition have been announced.
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Published: 23 March, 2011
Consumer Price Index CPI, inflation hit the highest level since October 2008 yesterday, and saw sterling hit a new 14 month high of $1.64/£1.
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Published: 22 March, 2011
German wine brand, Blue Nun has re-launched its range to appeal to the younger consumer.
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Published: 22 March, 2011
More than just a name - the Jordan Wine Estate's new wine The Prospector Syrah 2008, is in acknowledgement of the public support the winery enjoyed in the successful campaign to save the Cape Winelands from a recent application to prospect and mine various minerals.
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Published: 22 March, 2011
Piper-Heidsieck has announced an exclusive Champagne sponsorship of the Elise Trophy 2011.
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Published: 22 March, 2011
William Grant is rolling out new premium packaging for two of its Grant's range with an 'all you need to know' label.
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Published: 22 March, 2011
Sterling hit a two week high against the US dollar and is set to test the highest levels for over a year if inflation figures today come in higher than expected.
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Published: 21 March, 2011
Two new members have been appointed to the independent complaints panel - that tackles irresponsible alcohol marketing under the Portman Group's - Code of Practice.
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Published: 21 March, 2011
Independent merchant, Inverarity Vaults has launched two limited edition wines in support of Scottish Ballet's adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Alice stories.
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Published: 21 March, 2011
Sterling is set for a busy week ahead with the Budget, Bank of England minutes, inflation and retail sales figures all being released against a backdrop of air strikes in Libya and worries over a nuclear meltdown in Japan.
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Published: 18 March, 2011
WaverleyTBS announced a record attendance at the launch of its re-vamped wine portfolio, that begins the first of a series of national tasting events.
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Published: 18 March, 2011
Sterling dropped to a four month low against the euro, but gained against the US dollar yesterday and overnight.
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Published: 18 March, 2011
Opportunities are being missed in pubs and restaurants due to disappointing wine offers and difficult to navigate drinks menus, according to Wine Intelligence.
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Published: 18 March, 2011
Oddbins' Simon Baile is urging suppliers to vote for a company voluntary arrangement as the "best possible way forward."
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Published: 17 March, 2011
Sterling slipped against the US dollar yesterday as concerns over the UK economy and worries over the Japanese nuclear crisis dented the pound.
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Published: 17 March, 2011
Wine bar operator Corney & Barrow has got a slap on the wrist from the ASA over its Beaujolias breakfast ad, which was ruled irresponsible for encouraging people to drink early in the day.
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