Discounters and Waitrose lead the UK retail market

Discounters and Waitrose are continuing to enjoy the best of retail sales, according to the latest trading figures published by Nielsen.

Barefoot Wines clean-up campaign extended to protect Lake and Peak District

Barefoot Friendly, the environmental campaign launched by Barefoot Wine in 2008 to try and help clean up Britain's beaches, has now been extended to do the same with the country's major lake regions.

Virgin Wines looks to get even closer to its customers

Consumer engagement will be the main focus for Virgin Wines in the coming year, according to wine buyer, Andrew Baker, speaking at this week's Virgin Wines press tasting.

Mamont Vodka hosts cocktail competition

New Siberian vodka brand, Mamont Vodka, hosted the EVEREST 60 Challenge last month to develop a...

Anna Greenhous: on the unique process of making sake

Brewing sake is a complicated business, premium sake-brewing being an incredibly labour-intensive and so, expensive process. This month Anna Greenhous looks at how sake is made and what makes this process unique.

Inverarity Morton appoints 'the Wine Guy'

Scotland's largest independent drinks distributor, Inverarity Morton, has appointed Guy Chatfield director of wine sales.

GrapePip.com looks to increase buyer platform

GrapePip.com "the eBay of the wine world" is looking to increase its buyer platform after seeing a demand from merchants to ease the pressure on their cellars.

Tesco introduces 30 new lines to its premium spirits range

Tesco is this week adding over 30 new lines to its premium spirits range in selected stores including Kavalan, a Taiwanese whisky.

Treasury Wine Estates purchases Tasmanian winery White Hills

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has signed an agreement to purchase the White Hills vineyard in Tamar Valley, Tasmania from Brown Brothers with the final purchase expected to go through in late July 2013.

Nomacorc releases portable oxygen analyser

Alternative wine closures and oxygen management technology company Nomacorc has launched a new generation portable NomaSense "oxygen analyser" system for wine.

Treasury Wine Estates purchases Tasmanian winery White Hills

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has signed an agreement to purchase the White Hills vineyard in Tamar Valley, Tasmania...

The Beautiful South tasting signs up 280 exhibitors

'The Beautiful South', a new tasting featuring wines from South Africa, Chile and Argentina, in September has already signed up 280 exhibitors.

Sign up for Sud de France festival promotion

There is still time for independent wine merchants to sign up to a Harpers promotion with Sud de France to help...

Record number of foreign visitors to Vinexpo

Vinexpo 2013 was attended by a record number of foreign visitors at last month's exhibition in Bordeaux.

China leads foreign visitors to Vinexpo 2013

Vinexpo 2013 was attended by a record number of foreign visitors at last month's exhibition in Bordeaux.

Liberty Wines to represent Hattingley Valley in the UK

English sparkling wine producer Hattingley Valley announced today it has appointed Liberty Wines as its exclusive agent for the UK and Ireland.

Grain Store: Bruno Loubet's latest venture

Grain Store is the latest restaurant venture from Bruno Loubet, the brains behind Bistrot Bruno Loubet at the Zetter Hotel.

Blog: Carol Emmas on the rise of Naked Wines

The fact that Slurp - one of the most established online retailers - has gone into administration is a bit of a reminder to the industry that even those who are seemingly doing things by the book are not exempt from failure.

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Simon Rimmer to open Liverpool restaurant

Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer is to open his first venue in his hometown of Liverpool in a partnership with DoubleTree by Hilton Liverpool.