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Rémy Cointreau loses top boss

Published: 11 July, 2019

Valérie Chapoulaud-Floquet, chief executive at Rémy Cointreau, has announced she will be leaving the company at the end of the year, citing personal reasons.

Falling UK alcohol consumption driving premiumisation, Mintel finds

Published: 11 July, 2019

As many as 20% of UK adults now do not drink alcohol, according to the latest British Lifestyles report from Mintel. At the same time, 47% of those who do drink alcohol have cut back their consumption.

Moving tribute to Gerard Basset crowns IWC Awards gala

Published: 10 July, 2019

The great and the good of the wine trade were out in full force last night to celebrate what turned out to be a memorable and also poignant IWC awards evening – thanks largely to a message from the late, great Gerard Basset, who was filmed accepting his lifetime achievement award at the end of the last year.

The Wine Society unveils new look

Published: 10 July, 2019

The Wine Society has unveiled new corporate branding across all channels.

Cocktail-drinking Brits are flavour-phobic, research suggests

Published: 10 July, 2019

British cocktail lovers are afraid to experiment with new flavours, research has revealed.

International spirits industry unites behind new global body

Published: 10 July, 2019

Many of the world’s leading spirits producers have partnered to create a new global organisation for the industry, it was announced in Geneva yesterday.

Run Bacchus fundraiser needs your support, The Benevolent says

Published: 10 July, 2019

Wine-trade charity The Benevolent is calling for more support for the runners taking part in this year’s Run Bacchus fundraising event.

Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers

Published: 10 July, 2019

Once again Harpers brings you its annual list of the UK’s leading drinks wholesalers.

Zuccardi Valle de Uco named world’s best vineyard

Published: 09 July, 2019

Argentina’s Zuccardi Valle de Uco has won the inaugural World’s Best Vineyard award, it has been announced.

TWE launches Squealing Pig in the UK

Published: 09 July, 2019

Treasury Wine Estates has launched a new wine brand into the UK market. Named Squealing Pig, it is the producer’s first multi-country-of-origin wine brand to be on sale here.

Boisset set to buy Domaine Alex Gambal

Published: 09 July, 2019

The Boisset family has announced that it is to acquire the Beaune-based Domaine Alex Gambal for an undisclosed sum.

UNESCO adds Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene as World Heritage Site

Published: 09 July, 2019

The Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene has become the 55th Italian site to be added to the World Heritage register, UNESCO has announced.

First “whisky hotel” touches down in London

Published: 08 July, 2019

An East London bar is expanding over five floors to create a destination for whisky lovers, while at the same time becoming the city’s first “whisky hotel”.

Armagnac bureau appoints new president

Published: 08 July, 2019

The official body for Armagnac has a new president.

GCF ups focus on Spanish portfolio, with organic and vegan certification

Published: 08 July, 2019

Les Grands Chais de France's (GCF) has continued to invest in its first venture beyond its Gallic roots, the Castillo Aresan estate in La Mancha, with organic and vegan cerification for a range that now includes 10 single varietal wines acorss the colour spectrum.

Red Squirrel and The Knotted Vine to merge

Published: 08 July, 2019

Specialist importers Red Squirrel and The Knotted Vine have announced they are merging to form a completely new importer and distributor supplying the UK’s restaurant and independent trade.

The GlenAllachie highlights wood aging in new signature range

Published: 05 July, 2019

The GlenAllachie Distillery is extending its range of whiskies to include a number of limited edition expressions that highlight the wood management expertise of master distiller, Billy Walker.