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Recent decline in Scotch whisky exports slowing

Published: 23 May, 2016

Scotch whisky export value was down 2.4% in 2015 totalling £3.86 billion in custom value, but it is good news as the decline in recent years is slowing.

Halewood adds pre-mix cans to Red Square portfolio

Published: 23 May, 2016

Red Square Vodka is branching out into the pre-mixed category to extend its reach to a new, younger customer base.

The five tribes of US wine buyers and the ROI of social media

Published: 23 May, 2016

The W2O Group has produced a report in conjunction with TMRW Engine The Five Tribes of Online Wine Buyers report that for the first time shows that there are five defined tribes of wine buyers and that social media does contribute to the the lifetime value of a customers.

Asia to claim two-thirds of global beverage consumption by 2021

Published: 23 May, 2016

By 2021 Asia is predicted to consume two-thirds of the world's beverages, with China alone responsible for one-third of the additional volume.

Andrew Maidment: Increasing focus on premium Malbec

Published: 20 May, 2016

Malbec's ever growing popularity is presenting Argentine producers with a dilemma as to whether to promote the country's broader diversity of varieties and styles or focus in on its flagship grape

IWC Sake: 59 gold medals awarded to 50 sake breweries

Published: 20 May, 2016

International Wine Challenge Sake 2016 awarded 59 gold medals to 50 sake breweries across Japan at this year's competition.

Daffy's partners with F1 Manor Racing team for limited edition gin

Published: 20 May, 2016

Daffy's gin has partner with F1 Manor Racing team and is releasing its first limited edition bottling of just 2,500 bottles being produced.

Conviviality sales soar 137% for the year

Published: 20 May, 2016

Following the acquisition of Matthew Clark on 7 October 2015, Convivialty saw sales soar 137% to approximately £864 million for the 53 weeks ending on 1 May 2016.

The Week That Was: Top news, Q&As and analysis on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 20 May, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, financial news for the drinks trade, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Kingscote taking a leaf out of Champagne's book for first fizz

Published: 20 May, 2016

A Sussex winery is gearing up to launch its first sparkling wine - drawing heavily from France's most famous sparkling wine region.

Drinks Wholesaler Edinburgh Roadshow - 28 June

Published: 19 May, 2016

The third outing of The Drinks Wholesaler Roadshow will roll into Edinburgh on June 28, building on the momentum of our inaugural Manchester and Windsor events

LWF: Visitors numbers fall by 2%

Published: 19 May, 2016

The organisers of the London Wine Fair have reported a decrease in visitor numbers for this year's show.

Ex-Barcardi chief to become Diageo chairman

Published: 19 May, 2016

Javier Ferrán, a former chief executive of rum maker Bacardi, has been named as the new chairman of Diageo.

Alliance pushes the Prosecco ceiling with DOCG addition

Published: 19 May, 2016

Alliance Wine is expanding its Prosecco offering by adding Giavi Prosecco Superiore DOCG to its range.

Sainsbury's to simplify pricing as it prepares to axe multibuy deals

Published: 19 May, 2016

Sainsbury's are dropping multibuys from their in store promotions and rounding up 99p price points in a bid to encourage customers to trade-up.

Pub sales weaken growth in casual dining

Published: 19 May, 2016

According to Coffer Peach Business Tracker, part of CGA Peach, like-for-like sales across managed pub and restaurant groups were down 0.8% for April compared to the same time last year.

Crush Wines invests in Portugal's resurgence

Published: 18 May, 2016

Crush Wines is vouching for the growing reputation of Portuguese wines as no longer just "after dinner digestifs" by adding a producer to its portfolio.

Data is driving Co-op wine range changes to help continue growth

Published: 18 May, 2016

The Co-operative is gaining ground in an ultra-competitive channel and at yesterday's summer tasting which previewed several of the new wines being introduced to the retailer's range, the science behind the changes seems to be paying off.