Brand loyalty highest in a year, says IGD ShopperTrack

Trust in brands has risen among Britain's grocery buyers to the highest levels in a year, according to the latest research from IGD ShopperTrack.

'Complicated' Bordeaux harvest update - Jean Christophe Mau

Jean-Christophe Mau reports on the harvest at his two estates, Chateaux Brown and Preuillac.

World Wine Agencies and Heritage Wine join forces to distribute Californian wine

World Wine Agencies and Heritage Wines have joined forced to represent Don Sebastiani & Sons in as their exclusive UK agent for the UK.

Stolichnaya calls for bartenders to enter LA competition

Stolichnaya Vodka is looking to give one bartender and a plus one an all-expenses trip to LA to party like a star at the Playboy mansion.

Sterling makes slight gains in gloomy market

DoILikeIt? Carries out survey for International Grenache Day

A global wine survey has been carried out for International Grenache Day, September 23 by London-based research company DoILikeIt?

Nielsen plans to capture online data

Nielsen is looking to help the drinks trade better understand online BWS sales by capturing data on this growing sector in 2012.

Sonoma university launches online wine business management course

Sonoma State University is offering a worldwide online wine business management course, which will be taught by Tim Hanni MW.

European court rules Anheuser-Busch, must share Budweiser name

Europe's highest court has ruled Anheuser-Busch, maker of US Budweiser beer, must share the 'Budweiser' name in the UK with its Czech rival Bud?jovický Budvar.

Sterling loses ground as UK economy hits new low

Sterling continued to lose ground against the US dollar due to worries about the UK economy reaching its lowest level since December last year.

Kingsland Wines announces first African listing

Manchester based, Kingsland Wines and Spirits has announced its first export listing on the African continent.

TFWA video: Day One, how drinks firms use technology

At this year's TFWA annual trade show in Cannes, Harpers finds out how drinks firms are using technology to enhance their businesses.

GH Mumm and Perrier-Jouet describe Champagne harvest as 'unprecedented'

GH Mumm and Perrier-Jouet have described this year's Champagne harvest as "unprecedented" - given an early harvest and erratic weather patterns.

Sterling rocky as quantitative easing looks likely

Sterling had a rocky day yesterday after the Bank of England minutes showed policymakers leaning towards another round of quantitative easing.

Scottish supermarkets face extra tax on selling alcohol

Plans to hike business rates for major retailers of alcohol and tobacco in Scotland could see supermarkets pay around £110 million in tax over the next three years.

TFWA video: Day two, flavoured vs pure spirits

At day two of TFWA 2011 in Cannes, Harpers catches up with drinks company bosses on consumer preferences for flavoured spirits versus pure ones.

Turning Leaf targets impulse retailers

Californian wine brand Turning Leaf is inviting retailers to design and build the most visually eye catching display in-store to be in with a chance of winning a share of £5,000.

Unveiled - New Wave Spanish Wine Awards 2011

A team of judges assembled by Tim Atkin MW, have chosen a list of trophy winners for the New Wave Spanish Wine Awards 2011.

Foster's accepts SABMiller takeover bid

SABMiller has raised its takeover bid to Foster's which has won the backing of the Australian firm's board, a week after its offer of $4.90 was rejected.

Campo Viejo goes 'Live Uncorked'

Pernod Ricard owned, Campo Viejo, is to launch its first heavyweight print advertising campaign for three years, ahead of the Christmas period.