Tesco's wine fairs attract 20% more customers

Tesco attracted more than 10,000 consumers - up 20% on last year - to its five wine fairs this autumn, which boosted spending by 18%.

Crewe wholesaler Rodney Densem acquires Telford Wines

Crewe-based Rodney Densem is to ramp up its coverage across the country with the purchase of Shropshire wholesaler Telford Wines.

Campo: time to 'sex up' wine

Besuited fat old men with black teeth droning on about malolactic fermentation is the last thing the wine industry needs if it wants to educate and attract younger consumers.

Oddbins' customers vote for Christmas wines

Oddbins is tapping into customer power once more, by asking them to vote for the wines to go into its Christmas case.

Future of National Wine Month uncertain

The future of National Wine Month hangs in the balance after WSET boss Ian Harris said he will no longer run it.

Accolade Wines announces £4.5million revamp for Hardys Nottage Hill

Accolade Wines has announced a £4.5million packaging and promotion revitalisation of its Hardys Nottage Hill range.

Jascots to offer 24/7 delivery during Olympic and Paralympic Games

Independent wine merchant Jascots is to offer a 24 hours a day, seven days a week, delivery service to its clients throughout the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Sterling boosted by rise in UK retail sales

Sterling strengthened yesterday after stronger than expected retail sales figures provided positive news on the UK economy.

Edinburgh New Town Cookery School launches beer and food course

Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, (ENTCS) has made its Scottish beer and food evening courses a permanent addition to its events calendar.

Learn more about Aussie wines

The trade is being offered the chance to find out more about Australian wine from leading wine writers and educators in Wine Australia's new one day wine school running later this month.

It's Funkin festive

Capitalising on the on-trade festive cocktail market is Funkin with its Christmas Cocktail Starter Pack, (rtp £99.99).

Berry Bros' Simon Staples moves to Hong Kong

Simon Staples, Berry Bros & Rudd UK sales director, is moving to Hong Kong to head up and expand its burgeoning Hong Kong and Macau divisions.

Trade ushers in Beaujolais Nouveau

Beaujolais Thursday is being marked with a flurry of on-trade events, restoring some of the sheen to day that many in the UK trade feel has been steadily losing its gloss.

Freixenet: Cava rules should be relaxed

High UK unemployment data puts pressure on sterling

UK unemployment continues to grow hitting 17 year highs as the private sector is unable to take up the slack from those being made unemployed in the public sector.

Taylor's Port revamps website

Taylor's Port has launched its new website with the aim of giving consumers greater confidence at point of purchase.

Sourz Raspberry achieves record sales, says Maxiumm

The newest flavour variant in the Sourz portfolio, Sourz Raspberry has recorded sales at 75% ahead of expectations, according to brand owner Maxxium.

Napa Valley harvest - "tears to glory"

The Napa Valley harvest 2011 went from "tears to glory" according to Tim Mondavi, owner of Continuum.

Euro zone problems continue to put pressure on sterling

Problems in the euro bond market continue to trouble sterling against currencies other than the euro as a significant proportion of the UK's trade is with the euro zone.

Tullamore Dew launches premium 12 Year Old

First Drinks owned Tullamore Dew, has launched its premium variant, the 12 Year Old Special Reserve whiskey to the UK on and off-trade market.