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Flint welcomes several leading Cape producers

Published: 04 June, 2026

London merchant Flint Wines has added 11 South African wine brands to the range, supported by a new partnership with specialist importer Dreyfus Ashby.

TWE announces major portfolio overhaul

Published: 04 June, 2026

Multinational Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has unveiled plans to streamline its portfolio from 76 brands to fewer than 30 over the coming years, with a renewed focus on luxury labels, lighter styles and no/low-alcohol categories.

Champagne Deutz joins MMD UK portfolio

Published: 04 June, 2026

Maisons Marques et Domaines has announced that it will be taking on UK distribution for Champagne Deutz from 1 July 2026.

González Byass unveils historic Jerez bottle library at Christie’s

Published: 03 June, 2026

González Byass has announced that it will be opening the doors of its historic Jerez bottle library through prestigious auction house Christie’s.

Exchange for Change announces DRS fees for return point operators

Published: 03 June, 2026

Exchange For Change has confirmed the fees to be paid to return point operators under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

OurWhisky Foundation course for women’s career development begins 2026 programme

Published: 02 June, 2026

The Atonia Programme – a professional development course for women and non-binary people in the whisky industry run by the OurWhisky Foundation – has begun its 2026 edition.

Familia Torres earns B Corp certification

Published: 02 June, 2026

Familia Torres’ wineries in Spain and Chile have been awarded B Corp certification, acknowledging that the business meets the certificate’s criteria for social and environmental performance, transparency and legal accountability.

Campaign to cut hospitality VAT to 10% spearheaded by Tom Kerridge

Published: 02 June, 2026

Chef and publican Tom Kerridge is urging the hospitality industry to sign a new petition backing VATsTheProblem – a campaign to cut VAT for the sector to 10%.

Vinos de Albariza firmly on course to gain DO status

Published: 01 June, 2026

The growing number of quality still wines from the famous chalky-white marine soils of Jerez are all but confirmed to achieve DO status, pending final approval from the EU.

Alliance Wine partners with Western Cape producer Blankbottle

Published: 01 June, 2026

Alliance Wine has taken on exclusive UK distribution of well-known South African winery Blankbottle.

Adaptogenic drinks brand partners with Harpers’ Top 50 Drinks Wholesaler

Published: 01 June, 2026

Adaptogenic non-alcoholic spirits brand Nazcal has announced a distribution partnership with Inn Express, one of Harpers’ Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers.

Call out for Top 50 Sommeliers nominations

Published: 01 June, 2026

Nominations are open for Harpers Top 50 Sommeliers 2026 listing, with all in the UK drinks world invited to propose candidates for consideration.

Port wine festival to hold inaugural UK event in June

Published: 29 May, 2026

The Association of Port Wine Companies (AEVP) has announced a new edition of its Port Wine Fest – a Festival of Portuguese Wines, which will take place in London on 18 June – the first time the event will be held in the UK.

Australia’s Endeavour to slash wine production amid asset sell-off

Published: 29 May, 2026

Australian drinks retailing giant Endeavour Group has announced that it is set to reduce its grape production by 80%. It will also close four of its seven wineries as well as a packaging facility, while selling the vineyards and assets of three key premium brands.

UKH decries increasing costs after youth inactivity report

Published: 29 May, 2026

UK Hospitality (UKH) has responded to the recent Milburn review interim report on youth unemployment, saying that it demonstrates “the damaging impact of increasing costs on job opportunities”.

Applications open for New Zealand Winegrowers Sommelier Scholarship

Published: 29 May, 2026

New Zealand Winegrowers has announced applications for the 2027 edition of its Sommelier Scholarship are now open.

Bruichladdich launches debut RTDs

Published: 28 May, 2026

Islay distiller Bruichladdich has unveiled its first-ever ready to drink (RTD) SKUs. The four-product line has been created in collaboration with Whitebox, a RTD drinks specialist.

Moët Hennessy announces long-term partnership with Silverstone

Published: 27 May, 2026

Moët Hennessy has announced a new long-term partnership with Silverstone (‘the home of the British Grand Prix’), with Moët & Chandon becoming its official champagne.

Delaunay Vins & Domaines launches wine-based RTD

Published: 27 May, 2026

Burgundy and Languedoc specialist Delaunay Vins & Domaines has launched a new Lemon & Basil Spritz in the UK, moving into the growing wine-based RTD category.