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Published: 09 September, 2024
The London Assembly’s Economy, Culture and Skills Committee has launched an investigation into the challenges facing the city’s night-time economy, focusing on the long-term effects of the pandemic, rising inflation and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The inquiry aims to assess how well London’s night-time leisure sector has recovered and to explore how existing mayoral policies support the ambition of a “24-hour city”.
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Published: 09 September, 2024
A new Food & Beverage Manager Development Programme has been launched to help individuals working in hospitality to develop managerial and leadership skills.
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Published: 09 September, 2024
Wine-forward members club 67 Pall Mall has announced the winners of its first ever Global Wine Communicator Awards.
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Published: 09 September, 2024
Hugh Johnson OBE, a leading figure in the world of wine writing and one of the UK's most recognised wine commentators, has invested in Sugrue South Downs, the award-winning English sparkling wine producer led by Dermot and Ana Sugrue. The exact sum of Johnson’s investment remains undisclosed.
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Published: 06 September, 2024
Liberty Wines’ chairman David Gleave MW pens a personal tribute in the wake of Enotria founder Remo Nardone’s passing, celebrating Remo’s important legacy on the UK wine scene.
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Published: 06 September, 2024
At The Wine Society’s ‘Future of Wine’ panel discussion, hosted at The Conduit in Covent Garden, experts debated the evolving landscape of wine consumption. The event shed light on two dominant themes reshaping the industry: the influence of younger consumers and the impact of the wellness movement. Panellists, including Hannah Crosbie, Mark Andrew MW, Pauline Vicard, Pierre Mansour, Becky Sykes and Mags Janjo, tackled industry anxieties over the changing habits of new generations and the rise of mindful drinking.
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Published: 06 September, 2024
New data has revealed the precarious business of investing in celebrity backed brands; for while they tend to outperform their total category, celebrity involvement doesn’t always guarantee success.
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Published: 06 September, 2024
London’s D&D restaurant group isn’t the only major player in UK hospitality to significantly invest in outdoor spaces over the past 17 years.
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Published: 05 September, 2024
WineGB is calling on the government to increase support for promoting British wine sales abroad, as exports have seen significant growth. The proportion of sales from exports has doubled from 4% in 2021 to 8% in 2023, reflecting growing international interest in English and Welsh wines.
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Published: 05 September, 2024
Scotland's hospitality sector is bracing for the impact of new regulations outlined in the Scottish government's Programme for Government 2024-25, including a visitor levy and a proposed 25p charge on single-use cups, which includes plastic beer cups.
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Published: 04 September, 2024
We conclude our summer Q&A series with Jamie Avenell, wine buying director, Bibendum Wine (C&C Group).
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Published: 04 September, 2024
Remo Nardone, the inimitable founder of Enotria&Coe, has sadly passed away aged 89.
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Published: 04 September, 2024
New Zealand Winegrowers has unveiled the New Zealand Wine Roadmap to Net Zero 2050 during the Research & Innovation Forum, part of the Altogether Unique 2024 wine celebrations held on 30 August in Wellington.
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Published: 03 September, 2024
Wine remains a popular choice for Brits, with a growing number now turning to homegrown options.
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Published: 03 September, 2024
Caution about the future remains a staple concern among Britain’s hospitality leaders as pressure on the cost of doing business continues to rise.
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Published: 03 September, 2024
UK small and mid-sized food and drink manufacturers are grappling with a stark profitability drop, with the alcohol sector experiencing the most significant hit.
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Published: 02 September, 2024
Edinburgh-based Holyrood Distillery has reported strong export growth as mid-year sales already exceed that of 2023 by 15% thanks to an exclusive partnership with Dutch importer and distributor High Spirits.
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Published: 02 September, 2024
South Australian family-owned winery Oxford Landing has been announced as the Official Wine Partner for The British & Irish Lions for their upcoming Lions tour to Australia.
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Published: 02 September, 2024
Hallgarten & Novum Wines is significantly expanding its South African portfolio with the exclusive addition of four premium suppliers from across the country.
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Published: 02 September, 2024
We continue our summer Q&A series with Julian Momen, MD of Enotria& Coe.
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