Burgundy’s Pouilly-Loché and Pouilly-Vinzelles ODG (Organisme de Gestion et Défense) have been now recognised as Premier Cru wines, joining their neighbours in Pouilly-Fuissé which achieved its Premier Cru status in 2020.
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Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) programme, spearheaded by five wineries in the late 20th century.
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The wine industry has undergone an extraordinary transformation over the past 100 years, from a Eurocentric production hub to a globally diversified and internationally traded commodity which is now looking ahead to the second half of the decade as part of its strategic plan.
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Key stakeholders in Scotland’s hospitality and retail sectors have warned of dire consequences unless the government delivers “urgent reform” in the forthcoming Budget.
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New figures released by the Rueda Designation of Origin (DO) suggest that the dry white is stealing a march abroad, with exports to the UK rising by 11.5% between 2020 and 2024.
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Origin Wine has purchased the entire brand portfolio of Overhex Wines, a Worcester-based outfit that was set up 18 years ago by Gerhard van der Wath.
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A new survey by Kantar has delved into the “decisions and circumstances behind three million food and drink occasions across three continents”, revealing a shifting landscape in terms of consumer priorities and dining trends.
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Research undertaken by Lumina Intelligence suggests that the UK restaurant market will grow by 1.3% in 2024, reaching a total value of £19.0 billion.
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Qatar Airways has entered into a partnership with Master of Wine Anne Krebiehl, tasked with “playing a pivotal role in ensuring the airline continues to offer the world’s best customer experience for all passengers”.
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Industry veteran Gareth Groves has been appointed MD at Hampshire-based importer Stone, Vine & Sun.
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Rémy Cointreau has invested an undisclosed amount of capital in ecoSpirits, facilitated by the multinational's newly created corporate venture capital fund, Rémy Cointreau Ventures.
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The 2024 California harvest got off to an early start in many regions following a rainy winter, a cool spring and a warm summer during a year which has left a lasting impression on vintners, the California Wine Institute said.
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A shifting picture of diversification amid a challenging global landscape emerged from an interesting discussion in London yesterday (26 November), where Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of Wine Paris owner Vinexposium, and Miles Beale, chief executive of the WSTA, gathered members of the press to discuss the potential ways of returning businesses in the UK and elsewhere to much-needed growth.
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A number of significant changes to the UK's employment landscape, including proposals to get people back into work and training, has received a mixed response from key stakeholders in the hospitality industry.
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In a seminal move for the tradition-bound region, Château Haut-Bailly has become the first Bordeaux wine to be distributed on BlockBar, a global blockchain marketplace selling wines and spirits direct from producers to consumers.
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The government of South Africa has published a policy review on the taxation of alcoholic beverages, with plans to increase excise tax in the forthcoming 2025 Budget.
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Research undertaken by accountancy firm Price Bailey has found that more than one in 10 (12%) restaurants are at imminent risk of closure, a result of declining consumer confidence and ongoing inflation.
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Liberty Wines has been appointed the exclusive importer in the UK and Ireland for Italian sparkling brand, Ferrari Trento.
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New data released by Companies House has revealed that the hospitality sector has the third-largest proportion of Gen Z business directors, with 1,630 registered entities now steered by the under 30 cohort.
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Award-winning Spanish restaurant group Bar 44 has significantly expanded its portfolio of no & low beverages, including new wines, beers and a 'Lilt Sangria' at 0% ABV.
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