Spain has recorded some of its earliest ever harvests this year, with many parts of the country bringing picking forward in order to mitigate a barrage of wildfires, widespread drought and “constant heat”.
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Unemployment levels are at a record low, while the total number of job vacancies in May-June 2022 was 1.3million, this is according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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The average growing season temperature (typically between April-October) in UK wine regions is currently estimated to be 14°C – an increase of 1°C since 1981.
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Aldi has lifted the lid on its most popular whites this summer, as consumers looked to slake their thirst in the record-breaking British sunshine.
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Northern Ireland appears to be inching closer to the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol after neighbours Republic of Ireland and Scotland introduced the legislation in January 2022 and May 2018, respectively.
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WineGB will be returning to London this September for a celebration of all things English wine – including another year of rising sales.
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Inflation has reached boiling point for the wine sector – with climate change adding to a melting pot of pressures which are placing increasing strain on the industry.
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With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities
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The ratification of Pinot Noir for use in of two Alsace's grand cru is opening up “new possibilities” as well as reviving a key part of the history of the region, an Alsace official has said.
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According to market research by Shepper, the UK’s on-trade and hospitality outlets prefer to serve leading gin and tonic brands as their house products instead of supporting local and small-batch counterparts.
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The nascent wine packaging revolution has taken a further step forward with the announced listing of When in Rome cans at Waitrose.
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Nick Gillett, MD at specialist spirits company Mangrove UK, talks challenges and opportunities for the still beleaguered on-trade.
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The Institute of Masters of Wine has published details of its 2022 MW exam, including the list of wines for the practical (tasting) part of the exam.
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The old adage goes, ‘spare no expense’ for your big wedding day. However, in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, those tying the knot are seeking cheaper alternatives for their lavish ceremonies.
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Tao Group Hospitality has announced the appointment of Christopher Delalonde MS as head of wines at Tao Group Hospitality UK.
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An eight day celebration of minimum-intervention winemaking is due to take place in Hastings this September, organised by restaurant owners Ben and Kate Norum.
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The growing trend of unlikely brand crossovers has made its way into the drinks trade with Canned Wine Co. X National Gallery.
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With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities
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Importer, wholesaler and distributor Amathus Drinks will showcase six new agencies during its September portfolio tasting, to be held at the Central London Royal Society of Chemistry on Piccadilly.
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According to new YouGov research, over three-quarters of Tory party members want tax on wine to be frozen at its current rate or reduced.
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