At Fells’ busy annual portfolio tasting at the Thames-side IET London, a positive mood was on display, particularly from MD at the importer, Euan Mackay. After a year of government-induced challenges, he believes the business is now well adapted to recent changes.
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Diageo GB has significantly expanded its field sales team with the recruitment of over 100 new roles.
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Curious Vines – a UK-based community and support network for women and non-binary people in the wine industry – has partnered with the Académie du Vin Foundation to expand its Education and Development work beyond London.
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Released today (18 February), new figures from The Insolvency Service show that accommodation and food services insolvencies fell to their lowest level in two years in December 2025.
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The upcoming 2026 London Wine Fair (LWF) will introduce its first ever dedicated craft beer and cider space, through a new partnership with craft drinks festival BREW//LDN.
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Friday (20/2) is the deadline to get your nominations in for this year’s Harpers 30 Under 30. The competition aims to celebrate the best and brightest in the wine & spirits world – from buyers to bartenders, we welcome entries from across our diverse and lively sector.
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Australian industry giant Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has posted significant losses for the first half of its financial year – $649m (all money figures detailed in AUD). This comes after settling its dispute with US distributor RNDC earlier this month and most significantly the writing down of the value of its US business in November of last year.
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Distributor Liberty Wines has partnered with leading Spanish winemaker Raúl Pérez (pictured) in the UK.
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The recent decision by the Welsh government to include single-use glass bottles in its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been criticised by the WSTA, which called the policy costly and ineffective.
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Wine Paris took a further step in establishing itself as the premier Wine and Spirits exhibition last week (7-11 February), with both visitors and exhibitors exceeding last year’s record-setting numbers.
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Jackson Family Wines has announced that Tim Brown (pictured) has succeeded Rick Tigner as CEO of the California-based producer.
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New figures from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) have detailed the impact of US tariffs on Scotch sales across the pond. According to research, export volume sales to the States since April have fallen 15%, with value taking a 7% knock.
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The Scottish Government has announced that it will be increasing business rates relief for hospitality and music venues from 15% to 40% for the next three years (subject to a £110,000 cap per business).
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National Wine Careers Week is set to return for its second year following a positive inaugural campaign in 2025. The Careers Week is set to take place from 9-15 May 2026.
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To mark LGBTQ+ History Month 2026 (1-28 February) distillery Brighton Gin has released its Progress Pride Flag bottle.
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Five restaurants associated with Harpers’ Top 50 Sommeliers 2025 have earned their first Michelin Star at the Michelin Guide Ceremony Great Britain & Ireland in Dublin this week.
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Sussex wine producer Ridgeview Wine Estate has announced that it has been acquired by an investor consortium – QBRidge Ltd – led by Quantum Beverage Co (QBev).
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New research from financial advisory firm BTG can reveal that 69 distillers in Scotland – almost 20% of the total – are facing financial distress.
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At Wine Paris this week, Constellation Brands – a leading wine and spirits producer – revealed a new partnership with distributor Enotria.
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Wine writer Andrew Jefford has earned the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) Lifetime Achievement Award at the third edition of the V d’Or – Vinexposium’s business awards – at a ceremony at Le Trianon in Paris.
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