New World producers are becoming increasingly concerned that growing demand for locally produced goods and the raised debate over wine miles will soon hit their exports and presence in the UK? Joe Fattorini explores this new angle to the green agenda and the effect it might have on faraway winemaking regions.
UK: C&C Group flags up yet another warning
UK: Government study fuels cheap alcohol debate
UK: The Scottish Executive is to ban a range of alcohol promotions in the off-trade under the Licensing Act
UK: The Government has shortlisted three agencies to create the "next generation" of anti-binge drinking ads targeted at 18- to 24-year-old binge drinkers and under-18s
CHINA: The country's top quality watchdog yesterday (September 5) began a 10-day crackdown on illegal alcohol production in four provinces, as a curtain raiser to a series of food safety and product quality inspections.
AUSTRALIA: New survey shows how green the country's wine growers really are.
FRANCE: The country is bracing itself for one of the smallest grape harvests for 20 years
UK: The Co-operative Group is to poll its four million members on the development of a food and drink ethical policy.
UK: The world's biggest drinks company is to take on its rival Pernod Ricard' Jameson brand
AUSTRALIA: The South Australian Government has begun a review of how the SA wine industry is regulated.
South African wine supplier Origin Wine has set up a UK office.
Read more... UK: Growing organic market threatened by higher prices and difficulties sourcing enough produce in Britain, the Soil Association has said.
ITALY: The country's 2007 wine production is expected to be one of the lowest in 50 years, totalling some 43.2 million hectolitres - 13% down on last year, experts said.
BRUSSELS: MEPS overwhelmingly voted for a European Union strategy to support member states in reducing alcohol-related harm.
INDIA: United Spirits, part of the UB Group, is on the look out for an international or home grown brand to add to its vodka portfolio.
BRUSSELS: Wine and spirit importers call for EC intervention over shortage of bottles.
GERMANY: The country's earliest harvest on record is expected to reap many rewards, the German Winegrowers Association said.
UK: Jonnie Walker whisky sales pass 15million-case milestone
The Wine & Spirit Trade Assocation (WSTA) has launched a new logistics group, covering the whole wine and spirit supply chain.
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