UKH Cymru: ‘Restrictions having a hugely debilitating effect'
Published: 29 October, 2020
UK Hospitality (UKH) Cymru has warned that further support is needed if the industry to survive the winter.
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Beale: 'The threat of VI-1 forms is still very real’
Published: 28 October, 2020
The WSTA has warned that the threat of VI-1 forms is still "very real", saying that the policy, not just the timing, still needs to change.
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Indigo founder Ben Henshaw unveils new delivery platform
Published: 28 October, 2020
Indigo Wines director Ben Henshaw has unveiled a new wine delivery platform promising to bring accessible modern fine wines to UK households.
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UK helps Australian wine exports hit highest level since 2007
Published: 28 October, 2020
Global Australian wine exports were up 4% to $2.998bn in the 12 months to September 2020, with all of its top-five export markets showing growth including the UK, according to Wine Australia’s latest export report.
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The Drinks Trust aims to 'evolve services' with new survey
Published: 28 October, 2020
The Drinks Trust has launched a survey aimed at helping to evolve the services and support supplied by the charity as well as businesses in the drinks and hospitality sectors.
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VI-1 import certification postponed for six months
Published: 28 October, 2020
The government has announced a temporary suspension of wine import certification.
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Ste Michelle CEO Jim Mortensen retires
Published: 28 October, 2020
Washington State winery Ste Michelle Wine Estates has announced that its president and CEO Jim Mortensen will retire 1 November, 2020.
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Global wine production remains below five-year average
Published: 27 October, 2020
Estimated global wine production for 2020 is expected to remain below the five-year average and in line with 2019, according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).
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Cava DO to boost image with new website
Published: 27 October, 2020
The Cava DO has unveiled a new website aimed at boosting the image of the sparkling wine as a “quality product”.
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Wine Australia’s Tasting Blind Club moves online
Published: 27 October, 2020
Wine Australia has converted its Tasting Blind Club into an online Tasting Blind Club Quiz hosted by Emma Symington MW.
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Zachys gears up for first European multi-vendor sale
Published: 27 October, 2020
Zachys has announced its first European multi-vendor sale will take place in London and will include what it claims to be the world’s first barrel of Burgundy to be sold at auction.
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Jascots adds Barolo producer Rocche Costamagna
Published: 27 October, 2020
Jascots Wine Merchants has added Barolo producer Rocche Costamagna to its portfolio, marking the latest in a host of new producers to join the business in recent months.
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Trade bodies propose 'workable framework' ahead of Scottish hospitality debate
Published: 27 October, 2020
Trade bodies representing Scotland’s hospitality sector have proposed a workable ‘strategic framework’ for the industry ahead of today’s scheduled debate that will map out the next six months for the sector.
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CVA saves five Iberica restaurants
Published: 26 October, 2020
Spanish tapas restaurant and bar group Iberica has successfully emerged from the threat of insolvency, saving around 135 jobs and five out of seven outlets.
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UKH survey suggests low level of transmission in hospitality sector
Published: 26 October, 2020
UK Hospitality (UKH) has released research suggesting that there is a low level of transmissions of Covid-19 in the hospitality sector.
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WSTA crowns rum the drink of lockdown
Published: 26 October, 2020
The WSTA has crowned rum the "drink of lockdown" with the spirit enjoying the biggest growth across all spirits during the period, according to new WSTA data.
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CWI webinars to give ‘accurate story’ of harvest across Cali
Published: 26 October, 2020
‘The Harvest Sessions’, a trio of webinars from California Wine Institute (CWI) is promising to give an “accurate story” of the 2020 harvest across the wine country from the perspective of winemakers and growers.
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Beale: ‘Supply chain must be eligible for cash grants’
Published: 26 October, 2020
The WSTA has urged the government to clarify that the cash grants promised as a support measure for the hospitality sector applies to the supply chain too.
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Editor’s choice
Published: 23 October, 2020
The on-trade continued to dominate our news this week, with the escalation of Tier 2 and 3 regional restrictions impacting ever more heavily on hospitality operators.
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Friday Read: English harvest delivers cheer in Covid year
Published: 23 October, 2020
A smaller crop of high quality grapes is the story that has emerged from English vineyards this year, delivering good fruit for both sparkling and still wines.
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