A slowing economy, with falling on-trade sales, smaller lists and people drinking less is the predicted outlook for 2018, according to Liberty Wines managing director David Gleave MW.
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Cult Wines, investment manager in fine and rare wine, has reported a 67% surge in annual revenues to £33.9m.
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Exports are on the rise for Cognac.
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The number of UK distilleries in the UK has doubled in the past five years, boosted by the gin boom.
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Australia has launched a dispute settlement action against Canada’s “discriminatory measures” affecting Australian wine at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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North South Wines has appointed its commercial director Kim Wilson to MD with immediate effect.
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A war over planting rights is being waged in France, where Champagne growers want to severely limit new plantings of vines by rival growers in areas surrounding Champagne’s production zone.
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The Benevolent has launched a mental health awareness campaign to encourage the trade to create a ‘stigma-free’ environment within the workplace.
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UK spirits distributor Mangrove has announced the addition of French aperitif Pampelle to its portfolio – marking the liqueur’s worldwide launch.
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The Rioja Control Board is continuing to invest heavily in its marketing activity in 12 key countries, including the UK.
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Buckingham Schenk has appointed former Conviviality employee Emily Brighton to the role of technical manager.
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Following speculation on the status of O.W. Loeb, owner Marlon Abela’s restaurant group has issued a statement regarding changes at the wine merchant, including a relocation to the head offices of the Marlon Abela Restaurant Corporation (MARC) in Mayfair.
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Broadland Wineries has announced the departure of CEO Paul Schaafsma.
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A new online retail platform offering customized wine, beer and spirits selection boxes has been launched.
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Tesco has renewed its position as Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Gold Corporate Patron as part of its strategy to put education at the forefront.
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The Cognac industry has increased its XO age classification from the current six to 10 years.
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Conviviality has reshuffled its leadership team following completion of key integration elements relating to recent acquisitions.
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Leading New Zealand winery Babich has joined the Berkmann Wine Cellars portfolio, along with the Unico Zelo and Harvest labels and Woodlands winery from Australian.
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In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s our Friday round up of the top online news, analysis, opinion pieces, interviews and features.
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Ex-Bibendum MD and Conviviality business development director Michael Saunders has stepped back from a full time roll at the UK drinks giant with plans to explore other avenues including consultancy to the industry.
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