It is one thing retailers and consumers signing up to the green issue, but if those tasked with actually producing, distributing and selling wines and spirits are not equally as committed, then the whole environmental drive is in danger of slowing down.
Here, key players set out what steps they are taking to put the environment at the heart of their businesses.
The three UK finalists for the third Champagne Ambassador's Award have been named. They are Tom Forrest, Michelle Cherutti-Kowal, and Sarah Abbott.
Read more...Morrisons is the latest retailer to announce sales have been affected by the weather.
Italian drinks producer Gruppo Campari has acquired X-Rated liqueur and vodka brands for $40m (19.52m).
MPs in the UK are calling for young drivers to be banned from drinking any alcohol before driving.
Ctes du Rhne is still the top-selling French AOC in the UK, according to latest statistics.
Read more...Australian wine producer McGuigan Simeon Wines has confirmed a new strategic partnership with Holland's second largest wine importer/distributor, Groupe LFE.
The United Ireland party, Fine Gael wants a ban on drinks advertising because it is worsening alcohol problems, and is costing the country nearly 3billion a year.
Lord Blyth of Rowington to step down after eight years in the role
French wine and spirits group Rmy Cointreau has reported a 6.5% rise in first-quarter sales.
Sweden's different tax rates for beer and wine are in breach of EU law.
Sainsbury's has confirmed it had received two preliminary bid approaches from Qatari investment group Delta Two.
Family-owned Balti Wines is to become a sponsor at the England v India cricket one-day internationals later this year.
The European Union has dropped a World Trade Organisation investigation into Indian import duties.
Read more... California-based E&J Gallo signs import and distribution contract with Spendrups Vin.
Diageo lodges planning application for the first new major distillery to be built in Scotland in 30 years.
The number of students studying for a Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) exam has hit the 20,000 mark for the first time.
Read more...The city of Bordeaux has been named a Unesco World Heritage site.
Read more...Despite the ros sales boom, the Loire's biggest producer of ros, Anjou, has seen its UK sales fall 13% by volume in the past year.
The Wine & Spirit Trade Association has appointed Jo McDonald as its Policy Advisor.
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