Published: 28 April, 2009
Maison Trimbach, one of Alsace's most famous wine producers has announced it is joining agents Enotria's portfolio from May 1 in a move to up its profile in the UK market.
Jean Trimbach, 12th generation of the founding family, said: "We are not in the habit of changing agents - this is the first change for us in 35 years. But we saw in Enotria the capability to really develop our On Trade presence in the UK. Enotria's reach, as well as their strong wine credentials, make them an ideal partner for us."
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Published: 28 April, 2009
Local independent retailer SPAR is bucking the recession by reporting above average wine sales of over 9% for the first quarter of the year.
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Published: 28 April, 2009
The British pub is under renewed threat with the release of figures that reveal that beers sales have slumped by more than 8% over the last year.
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Published: 28 April, 2009
Highlights of what the wine critics have to say in the press.
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Published: 27 April, 2009
UK Creamy liqueur producer Walders is expanding into continental Europe and has hired Deveurop SA to handle distribution.
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Published: 27 April, 2009
A shareholder in Adnams has launched a campaign for the company to restructure its shares and change its strategy after disappointing profits in 2008.
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Published: 27 April, 2009
The head of Cobra Beer in the UK has reportedly quit his post as speculation mounts that the company is on the brink of being sold.
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Published: 27 April, 2009
Liqueur producer Walders is preparing to release a new vodka and vanilla drink for the category.
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Published: 27 April, 2009
Maxxium UK is hoping to persuade on-trade retailers to take a more proactive approach to port sales with the launch of a new promotional kit.
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Published: 24 April, 2009
Cognac producers have financed and developed a new training toolkit to help trade professionals improve their understanding of the region and its products.
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Published: 24 April, 2009
Robert Parker is making his first visit to Spain to appear in a conference discussing the future of the global wine industry.
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Published: 24 April, 2009
A film which aims to inspire bartenders has been released online by Diageo's Reserve Brands Group.
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Published: 23 April, 2009
Pubs across the country are preparing for a brisk trade as events get underway to celebrate St George's Day.
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Published: 22 April, 2009
Alcohol duties will climb by a further 2% from midnight tonight as a result of Chancellor Alistair Darling's second budget since the Labour government took power.
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Published: 22 April, 2009
The managing director of a wine company that took its anti-duty campaign to the steps of No. 10 Downing Street has described the latest duty rise of 2% as "outrageous", but less than expected.
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Published: 22 April, 2009
One of the country's most valuable export industries, Scotch whisky, has said the 2% rise in spirits duty will damage trade further.
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Published: 22 April, 2009
The regulatory body for the prosecco wine industry is seeking DOCG status from the next vintage - and aiming to become the first vini/viticultural region to gain UNESCO recognition as a word heritage site on its wine credentials alone.
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Published: 22 April, 2009
Chancellor Alistair Darling has signed a death warrant for thousands of struggling British pubs by raising alcohol tax by 2% in his latest Budget, it has been claimed.
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Published: 22 April, 2009
Diageo is in the early stages of preparing a bid to take over the wine and spirits interests of French luxury goods firm LVMH, according to UK press reports.
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Published: 22 April, 2009
Berry Bros & Rudd has secured listings for 10 of its Own Selection wines in the Arrivals Hall Duty-Free Shop in Dubai's new terminal building.
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