Australia to stop using Champagne name
Published: 23 July, 2008
The European Commission has struck a deal with Australia to stop its vintners from using names of widely-known European tipples such as Champagne or Port.
Read more...Swiss Academy hopes to attract UK diploma students
Published: 23 July, 2008
The Austrian Wine Academy has set up a partnership with the Swiss wine research centre in Hochschule Wdenswil to offer the WSET diploma course.
Chirac's cellar sold for 300,000
Published: 23 July, 2008
More than 350 bottles of fine wine collected by the former French president Jacques Chirac have been sold for 300,000.
Read more...Win a year's supply of wine with D&D
Published: 23 July, 2008
As part of its new website launch, D&D Wines International is offering the chance to win a year's supply of wine.
Government launches revised alcohol strategy
Published: 23 July, 2008
It is to undertake an independent review into price and promotions.
Read more...Bordeaux tutor wins AWE Bursary
Published: 23 July, 2008
CIVB tutor in Bordeaux Michael Arditti has been rewarded with the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) bursary.
Online guide to essential packaging advice
Published: 23 July, 2008
Retailers can keep up with packaging reduction commitments thanks to a new online guide from WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme).
Read more...Beefeater plans charity cycle ride
Published: 23 July, 2008
Drinks trade charity The Benevolent is set to benefit from the first London-to-Brighton fundraising cycle ride organised by Beefeater Gin on June 18.
Whyte & Mackay to sell in India
Published: 23 July, 2008
Indian tycoon targets premium brands at upmarket hotels.
Read more...Alcohol ban on children's sports kits
Published: 23 July, 2008
Drinks industry agree to remove alcohol branding from replica kits sold to children.
Read more...Austria aims to be world leader
Published: 23 July, 2008
Austrian wants to be the world's leading organic wine producer.
Read more...Thresher Group sold for undisclosed sum
Published: 23 July, 2008
Consortium led by private equity and pension investor Edmund Truell picks up the struggling chain.
Read more...MPs to debate responsible drinking
Published: 23 July, 2008
MP groups are set to debate the development of the Drinkaware Trust.
Read more...South Africa to take wines outdoors
Published: 23 July, 2008
South Africa is stepping up its consumer campaign in a bid to reposition the country's wines.
Read more...V&S joins Chinese baijiu revolution
Published: 23 July, 2008
Swedish company Vin & Spirit (V&S), owners of Absolut vodka, is the latest business to invest in the baijiu market in China, following Diageo and LVMH.
Read more...Wine travel website launched
Published: 23 July, 2008
Wine writer and educator Wink Lorch has launched a new website containing 40 guides for travelling through French wine regions, with contributions from writers such as Tom Stevenson and Rosemary George MW.
Read more...New insurance package for on-trade outlets
Published: 23 July, 2008
London-based small company insurer Brighter Business has launched a dedicated package for the hospitality industry.
Read more...Wine awards seek new talent
Published: 23 July, 2008
The prestigious Young Wine Writer annual award 2007 has been launched.
Read more...Wine lovers find their match online
Published: 23 July, 2008
Single wine lovers can find their ideal match by drinking from a new French wine range.
Read more...FDG sales up by a third
Published: 23 July, 2008
The Food & Drink Group (FDG), owners of Henry J Bean's and Jamies wine bars, said its half-year underlying pre-tax profits are up by nearly a third.
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