This November sees the return of Feliz Rioja, inviting trade members across the UK to participate. As consumers search for quality wines for Christmas gifts, the initiative aims to position Rioja as the preferred choice for the festive season.
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Waud Wines has announced the acquisition of Handford Wines, expanding its portfolio of businesses. James Handford MW will continue to lead Handford Wines alongside his team, now supported by Waud Wines' resources and staff.
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Harpers and North South Wines are to host a free session exploring what it takes to become a B Corp certified company.
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The government has been urged to collaborate with the drinks industry to reduce the cost of non-alcoholic beers and wines. Mark Pritchard, the MP for The Wrekin, advised health minister Andrew Gwynne to explore ways to lower prices for these drinks.
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The workplace is more age diverse than ever before, with four generations now working cheek by jowl worldwide. However, post-pandemic socialising now looks very different, and business leaders are being warned to make sure they have workplace alcohol policies in place in order to cater to the needs and preferences of a multigenerational workforce.
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We continue our summer Q&A series with Tom Ashworth, CEO of Yapp Brothers.
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The Pig Hotels have unveiled their first wines made from vineyards located in West Sussex and on the Kent-East Sussex border.
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After nearly 30 years of producing award-winning wines, Ridgeview, a leading English sparkling wine producer, has been awarded gold by Sustainable Wines of Great Britain (SWGB).
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The UK Bartenders Guild has initiated a fundraising campaign to honour its founder as the organisation approaches its 90th anniversary.
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Hospitality sales experienced a sharp decline last Wednesday as violent disorder and the threat of widespread rioting led to many businesses closing their doors and a significant drop in customer turnout.
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As the cooler months approach, premium spirits distributor Mangrove has identified several key trends likely to dominate the drinks scene across the UK this winter.
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We continue our series with Joshua Castle, group head buyer, Keeling Andrew, Noble Rot and Shrine to the Vine.
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Dorset’s Langham Wine Estate and distributor Liberty Wines have joined forces in an exclusive partnership which will see the latter distribute the former’s portfolio of low intervention, pro-oxidative wines.
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The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on glass wine bottles from China, Chile and Mexico, with some duties reaching as high as 218.15%.
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Co-op is marking 30 years of supporting Fairtrade with the launch of a limited-edition own-brand rum. The new product, a first for the UK, is available in stores from today (12 August).
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Ella Palmer, culture & insights executive at creative agency Love, explains why cultural savviness is the key to unlocking the younger generations of drinkers.
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Bibendum Off Trade continues to play a significant role in the off-trade sector, building on its established presence in the supermarket wine market with 16 new wine listings at Tesco.
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We continue our summer Q&A series with Brett Fleming, MD of Armit Wines.
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Hungary is grappling with its hottest July on record, prompting winemakers to commence grape harvesting in early August – nearly a month ahead of the usual schedule. According to the National Meteorological Service, this July was the warmest in Hungary since temperature records began in 1901.
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Only A Pavement Away, a UK charity that assists people facing homelessness by providing employment opportunities in hospitality, has welcomed seven new ambassadors.
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