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67 Pall Mall to host diversity webinar

Published: 23 October, 2020

Fine wine club 67 Pall Mall is gearing up to host an online panel discussion focussing on diversity in wine.

Scottish hospitality industry starts legal process against restrictions

Published: 22 October, 2020

Five of Scotland’s hospitality industry bodies have commenced the legal process against restrictions imposed on the licensed trade by the Scottish government.

Extended government support for hospitality businesses under Tier 2

Published: 22 October, 2020

Rishi Sunak has announced a new raft of support measures in the Commons today (22 October), following a morning meeting with business leaders including hospitality operators.

Diversity talk urges wine industry to own up to its privilege

Published: 22 October, 2020

Wine education to diploma level costs upwards of £10,000 – a number which has been used to highlight the issues involved in making the wine industry a more diverse and inclusive place.

New MD flags renewed UK focus for Vivino

Published: 22 October, 2020

Online wine market place and app Vivino has redoubled its focus on British drinkers with the appointment of Joshua Lincoln as its first UK MD.

UK retail lifts moribund global sales at Pernod Ricard

Published: 22 October, 2020

Drinks giant Pernod Ricard has seen its sales drop 6% in the first quarter of the financial year, though UK retail sales remain dynamic.

WOSA launches Insider Sessions webinar series

Published: 22 October, 2020

Wines of South Africa (WOSA) is launching a trio of webinars in November aimed at addressing the key issues facing the Cape’s wine industry.

Harpers’ Small Business Marketing Masterclass brings together Facebook, OMD and the IPA

Published: 21 October, 2020

Harpers will be joined by some of the giants of the marketing world next week for a deep dive into how SMEs can make branding and communication budgets go further.

Three Tier local lockdown system devastating for on-trade

Published: 21 October, 2020

Pubs, bars and restaurants under the “very high” Tier 3 local lockdown level have already seen a daily sales drop of 60% or more, according to new data from CGA.

Bacardi debuts biodegradable bottle

Published: 21 October, 2020

Bacardi has unveiled plans to develop the “world’s most eco-friendly spirits bottle” which will biodegrade in 18 months.

Medium and smaller brands take lead over private label

Published: 21 October, 2020

Private label sales are down across almost all European countries, with mid-sized brands and smaller companies performing best.

South Yorkshire follows Manchester into Tier 3

Published: 21 October, 2020

South Yorkshire has officially joined Manchester in the highest bracket of Covid measures, meaning bars and restaurants not serving seated meals will close.

Simon Thorpe MW joins Wine GB team

Published: 21 October, 2020

Wine GB has strengthened its team with the appointment of Simon Thorpe MW as new CEO.

NZW Independent Retail Promotion dates set for spring 2121

Published: 20 October, 2020

New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has announced the new dates for its Independent Retail Promotion which, originally due to take place in April and May this year, will now run in spring 2021.

William Grant & Sons raises further funds for The Drinks Trust

Published: 20 October, 2020

William Grant & Sons has raised an additional £10,600 so far from its latest, and final, #Standfast initiative in support of The Drinks Trust, The BEN in Scotland and The Restaurants Association Ireland.

Millésime Bio confirms January event

Published: 20 October, 2020

SudVinBio has confirmed that its Millésime Bio event will go ahead in Montpellier between 25 and 27 January 2021.

Lyme Bay unveils Pinot Noir with 14.7% abv potential

Published: 20 October, 2020

Lyme Bay Winery (LBW) has reported a batch of Pinot Noir with potential alcohol levels of 14.7% - a record for the UK it claimed.

FMV restructure focuses on premium off-trade and private customers

Published: 20 October, 2020

Berry Bros & Rudd (BBR) has announced that the restructure of trade arm FMV is complete, leaving almost 100 producers in its trimmed portfolio, with traditional strength Burgundy at its core.

Campari becomes Portman Group’s newest member

Published: 20 October, 2020

The Portman Group has welcomed Campari UK as its newest member

Popular trade figure Terry Threlfall passes away

Published: 19 October, 2020

It was with surprise and a heavy heart that the wine trade community – in the UK and beyond – received the news of Terry Threlfall’s untimely death. Terry passed away last Friday from a heart attack, aged just 43.

67 Pall Mall to host diversity webinar

Scottish hospitality industry starts legal process against restrictions

Extended government support for hospitality businesses under Tier 2

Diversity talk urges wine industry to own up to its privilege

New MD flags renewed UK focus for Vivino

UK retail lifts moribund global sales at Pernod Ricard

WOSA launches Insider Sessions webinar series

Harpers’ Small Business Marketing Masterclass brings together Facebook, OMD and the IPA

Three Tier local lockdown system devastating for on-trade

Bacardi debuts biodegradable bottle

Medium and smaller brands take lead over private label

South Yorkshire follows Manchester into Tier 3

Simon Thorpe MW joins Wine GB team

NZW Independent Retail Promotion dates set for spring 2121

William Grant & Sons raises further funds for The Drinks Trust

Millésime Bio confirms January event

Lyme Bay unveils Pinot Noir with 14.7% abv potential

FMV restructure focuses on premium off-trade and private customers

Campari becomes Portman Group’s newest member

Popular trade figure Terry Threlfall passes away

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