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Suntory produces first hydrogen-distilled whisky

Published:  18 March, 2026

Suntory Global Sprits has announced the successful production of the first-ever direct-fired hydrogen fuel-distilled spirit for whisky production at its Yamazaki Pilot Distillery in Japan.

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Wine GB announces new head of communications and marketing role

Published:  18 March, 2026

Kirsty Rushby has been appointed in the newly created role of head of communications and marketing for trade body Wine GB.

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Concha y Toro revenue increase driven by premium sales

Published:  17 March, 2026

Chilean wine heavyweight Viña Concha y Toro has seen its overall revenue increase by 1.7% for its 2025 financial year. When zooming in on the wine portion of its business this figure rises to 2.8%.

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Schenk Family becomes UK off-trade partner for Viña Santa Rita

Published:  17 March, 2026

Well-known Chilean wine producer Viña Santa Rita has announced a partnership with distributor Schenk Family, which will now sell its wines into the UK off-trade.

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Virgin Wines reports strong momentum into second half of the year

Published:  17 March, 2026

Leading online wine retailer Virgin Wines has announced that it is still on a positive track, with revenue for January and February up 12% year-on-year.

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Alcohol-free beer bumps premium lager in inflation basket

Published:  16 March, 2026

In the latest update to the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) – the basket of goods the government uses to measure inflation – off-trade sales of alcohol-free beer have been added to the list for the first time.

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Brad Horne and Dan Kirby set to launch new podcast

Published:  16 March, 2026

Wine communicator Brad Horne and experienced wine industry figure Dan Kirby are set to launch a new podcast this week, ‘Second Press’.

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Salon discussion: Sustainability and the Italian Winescape

Published:  13 March, 2026

In partnership with the Real Italian Wine & Food Experience, part of the Wines Experience (WE) global series, by United Experience

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Sugrue South Downs dreams on

Published:  16 March, 2026

Twenty years after winemaker Dermot Sugrue planted his first Storrington Priory vines for what was to become Sugrue South Downs, this Sussex-rooted producer continues to forge ahead with much in the pipeline for 2026.

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Whisky investment platform sees 30% user growth

Published:  16 March, 2026

Still In Cask – a blockchain whisky investment platform – has reported a 30% increase in users year-on-year.

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Sotheby’s sees growth with strong engagement from younger generations

Published:  13 March, 2026

Auction house Sotheby’s has released its Wine & Spirits Market Report for 2025, detailing an overall growth in auction sales and a shift towards younger buyers.

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Economic outlook: UK shows no growth in January as hospitality takes a hit

Published:  13 March, 2026

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that the UK showed no GDP growth in January 2026. During the month, ‘food and beverage activities’ fell a concerning 2.7%.

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Oxford Wine Company splits operations

Published:  12 March, 2026

Independent merchant The Oxford Wine Company has announced that it is splitting the retail and wholesale sides of its business into separate companies.

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Four fairs combine for inaugural WineMainz event

Published:  12 March, 2026

Germany is set to gain a fresh event for its domestic wine industry, with four existing wine fairs coinciding for the first ever WineMainz event this April.

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Flint Wines announces partnership with Kistler Vineyards

Published:  12 March, 2026

Independent London merchant Flint Wines has been named as the exclusive UK agent for Kistler Vineyards – a well-regarded Sonoma estate.

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Exhibitor numbers hint at strong regional tilt for ProWein

Published:  11 March, 2026

A comparative analysis of Wine Paris and ProWein's exhibitor data suggests the former is tightening its grip on the global trade show calendar, while a diminished ProWein leads on regional attendance from Germany, Austria, and Central Europe.

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Remembering Alan Mayne, 1939–2025: Pillar of the UK wine trade across six decades

Published:  11 March, 2026

Early in 2025, on 23rd January, the UK wine trade lost one of its most respected and influential figures: Alan Mayne, a mentor, raconteur, and consummate professional whose career shaped high-end wine in Britain.

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Scottish tourism industry warns of dire situation ahead of Holyrood elections

Published:  11 March, 2026

A new survey from the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has revealed that over 50% of Scotland's hospitality businesses have little or no financial reserves, as rising costs and falling visitor spend continue to hammer operators.

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Gérard Basset Foundation opens applications for 2026 Victims of Conflict Scholarships

Published:  10 March, 2026

The Gérard Basset Foundation has announced that it has now welcoming applications for the 2026 edition of its fourth edition of its Artémis Domaines Golden Vines Victims of Conflict Scholarships.

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65th Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges wine auction raises €1.5m

Published:  10 March, 2026

The 65th Annual Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges wine auction has raised over €1.5m – an increase of 91.7% when compared to last year.

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