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WoSA's Insider Sessions return for 2021

Published: 18 March, 2021

Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is running another series of the Insider Sessions in 2021, following the success of the 2020 events.

Webinar to address the ‘existential’ on-trade staffing crisis

Published: 18 March, 2021

Robin Hutson, CEO of The Pig and Lime Wood hotels, Chantelle Nicholson, chef-patron of Tredwells and All's Well, and restaurateur Xavier Rousset MS are to headline a Staffing for Success webinar on Monday 22 March (3.30pm) on one of the biggest challenges facing the post-pandemic restaurant world.

Liberty’s Mary Wright snaps up Vintners’ Cup at WSET ceremony

Published: 18 March, 2021

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is today holding a virtual graduation ceremony to recognise the achievements of graduates who completed their WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines in 2019/20.

Lambert and Beale take VI-1 fight onto Newsnight

Published: 18 March, 2021

Campaigning wine importer Daniel Lambert and the WSTA’s Miles Beale added further momentum to the wine trade’s calls to abolish the much-derided VI-1 forms during an appearance on the BBC’s flagship news programme on Wednesday eve.

Govt fails to provide new roadmap evidence

Published: 18 March, 2021

The government has failed to provide any new evidence as to why indoor hospitality cannot open the same day as non essential retail, according to night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, Sacha Lord.

Seismic shifts in technology use when on-trade reopens

Published: 17 March, 2021

The hospitality sector can expect more seismic shifts in the use of technology when it reopens, according to the latest Go Technology report from CGA and Zonal.

Pernod Ricard adds age-restriction labelling three years ahead of time

Published: 17 March, 2021

Pernod Ricard has announced that age-restriction labelling will be added to all its bottles three years ahead of schedule.

Industry-supported 'blueprint' to support hospitality reopening

Published: 17 March, 2021

Members of the trade are being invited to have their say as part of a UK Hospitality (UKH) backed inquiry which aims to shore up long-term support for the on-trade once bars and restaurants reopen.

Accolade acquires Barossa winery Rolf Binder Wines

Published: 17 March, 2021

Accolade Wines has acquired Rolf Binder Wines in the Barossa Valley as part of its ongoing growth strategy and commitment to the Barossa and South Australian wine region.

Taylor’s signs sponsorship deal with The Golden Vines Diversity Scholarships

Published: 17 March, 2021

Taylor’s Port has agreed with Liquid Icons and The Gerard Basset Wine Education Charitable Foundation to sponsor The Golden Vines Diversity Scholarships.

Kent picked as one of 10 top ‘Grape Escape Destinations'

Published: 17 March, 2021

International Wine Tourism Conference (IWINETC) has pinpointed Kent as one of its ’10 Grape Escape Destinations' for 2021.

‘Tough times ahead’ for Scottish licensed hospitality sector

Published: 17 March, 2021

Trade bodies have expressed bitter disappointment after yesterday’s announcement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon that bars, restaurants and cafés will not be able to serve alcohol indoors when the licensed hospitality industry reopens next month.

Nightcap eyes major lease expansion for LLC on the back of reduced rents

Published: 16 March, 2021

Hospitality group Nightcap has unveiled ambitious plans to expand London Cocktail Club (LCC), its first and newest acquisition, as the company aims to capitalise on a favourable property market and reduced rents.

Beaujolais exports to UK continue to rise

Published: 16 March, 2021

Exports of Beaujolais wines to the UK continued to rise in both value and volume last year.

All-star judging line up for Copa Jerez 2021 revealed

Published: 16 March, 2021

Sherry’s flagship culinary competition has announced the judges for this year’s edition, with Sarah Jane Evans MW, Matthieu Longuere MS, and Anna Haugh all due to appear in this year’s prestigious hot seat.

Walker & Wodehouse unveils virtual tastings

Published: 16 March, 2021

Bibendum’s Walker & Wodehouse has unveiled a series of virtual tastings for customers.

SME Brexit Support Fund opens for applications

Published: 16 March, 2021

The £20m SME Brexit Support Fund, announced last month, is now open for applications.

Additional grants for Welsh SMEs

Published: 16 March, 2021

Additional grants that will benefit small and medium-size hospitality businesses in Wales have been announced by the Welsh government’s First Minister Mark Drakeford.