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Co-op unveils UK’s first fairtrade own-brand rum

Published:  12 August, 2024

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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Friday Read: Drinks brands and culture – the new opportunity

Published:  09 August, 2024

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 secures 16 new wine listings at Tesco

Published:  09 August, 2024

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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Brett Fleming: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published:  09 August, 2024

We continue our summer Q&A series with Brett Fleming, MD of Armit Wines.

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Winemakers react to Hungary’s hottest July

Published:  09 August, 2024

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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Martin Williams among seven new ambassadors at hospitality charity

Published:  08 August, 2024

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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Flint Wines partners with Hatch Mansfield to distribute Iconic Wines

Published:  08 August, 2024

Flint Wines has announced it is introducing a new addition to its portfolio to mark a milestone in a strategic partnership with Hatch Mansfield.

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Five awarded 2024 Alexa Camus Golden Vines Spirits Scholarships

Published:  08 August, 2024

Camus Cognac, Liquid Icons and the Gérard Basset Foundation have announced the recipients of the 2024 Alexa Camus Golden Vines Scholarships in spirits. 

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Enotria&Coe bolsters Rioja portfolio with Viña Salceda

Published:  07 August, 2024

Enotria&Coe is boosting its Spanish portfolio with the wines of superstar winemaker David Gonzalez at the Perelada-owned Viña Salceda.

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Grupo La Rioja Alta S.A. expands distribution deal with Hallgarten

Published:  07 August, 2024

Wine importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines has broadened its distribution agreement with Grupo La Rioja Alta S.A, a “heavyweight” of the Rioja region.

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Michael Saunders: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published:  07 August, 2024

We continue our summer Q&A series with Michael Saunders, CEO of the ever-evolving Coterie Holdings.

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Waitrose expands spirits range with Mangrove Global partnership

Published:  06 August, 2024

Mangrove Global is expanding its independent spirits range across the UK through an extended partnership with Waitrose. This will bring five new products to the supermarket's spirits shelves and increase the availability of existing items from VIVIR and the East London Liquor Company.

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Founder regains control of Master of Malt

Published:  06 August, 2024

The online retailer and drinks brand Master of Malt has returned to its original founder, Justin Petszaft – financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.

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Languedoc on rise in UK

Published:  05 August, 2024

Despite a 4% decline in the overall UK wine market last year, French wines have grown by 6%, driven largely by strong performance from the Languedoc-Roussillon region, which saw a 21% increase. 

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Edinburgh festivals boost city’s hospitality sector

Published:  05 August, 2024

Nearly 250,000 people attended the Edinburgh Fringe and other festivals last year, resulting in a 30% increase in average daily sales for hospitality venues in the city compared to the rest of the year.

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New hybrid wine launches at Tesco

Published:  05 August, 2024

Tesco is set to launch a PIWI wine this month: Tesco Finest Floreal. This hybrid wine, available in the UK for the first time, has been developed to tackle the growing challenges of climate change.

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Vanessa Stolz: 'Looking Back, Forging Ahead'

Published:  05 August, 2024

Restaurant Pine's head sommelier Vanessa Stolz opens our summer Q&A series with a taste of life on Newcastle's buzzing restaurant scene.

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Henkell Freixenet Crémant sales surge beyond global average

Published:  02 August, 2024

Henkell Freixenet has reported a significant rise in Crémant sales this year, outpacing global trends as consumers increasingly turn to alternative sparkling wines.

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Babich Wines to boost Sauvignon Blanc production with new Marlborough vineyard

Published:  02 August, 2024

Babich Wines, a family-owned winery in New Zealand, is expanding its Sauvignon Blanc production by partnering with Craigmore Sustainables to develop a new vineyard in Marlborough.

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Hospitality industry welcomes interest rate cut

Published:  02 August, 2024

The hospitality industry has welcomed the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates to 5%, the first reduction in four years. The previous rate of 5.25%, a 16-year high, had been in place since August 2023.

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