Nyetimber is expecting 2026 to be another vintage year – following 2025 – suggesting that its grapes will be of ‘distinctive quality’ despite some challanges along the way.
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South London’s Brixton Spirits and Brixton Distillery have announced the two businesses have merged to form a single entity. The combined business is set to be known as Brixton Spirits.
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Salford Distillery has announced a partnership with ‘specialist commercial growth partner’ DOMI Brands which will support the producer’s next phase of expansion.
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US President Trump has paused the implementation of a 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods for three days (which were set to be implemented today – 19 August), with the two governments nearing a deal that seeks to avert the heightened export duty.
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The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has called on the government to delay the implementation of its deposit return scheme (DRS), after what it called “a shocking lack of details”.
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Equal Measures – the non-profit dedicated to delivering equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) across the drinks sector – has announced a special charity auction set to take place Tuesday 1 September.
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Over the past financial year, Guinness-producer Diageo has cut almost 2,000 people from its workforce as its new CEO – Sir David Lewis – implements his restructuring plan.
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The MD of Flint Wines is next up in our summer Q&A series, talking stories, the value of rarity, the next generation and being a technicolour option.
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Over half of Scottish people (58%) are cutting back on both drinks and meals at hospitality venues, according to a new survey from The Knowledge Bank, the insight hub from trade body Scotland Food & Drink.
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Pubs at risk of closure for conversion to another use are set to receive protections under new planning regulations in England, which come into force today (Monday 17 August).
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The Whalley Wine Shop's founder and MD continues our summer Q&A series, speaking on a postive year, the disappointments of low-value wines, and the continued struggle against climate change.
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Sea Change Wine has named the Ocean Conservation Trust (OCT) as its new core charity partner, with money from every one of the brand’s sales going towards charitable donations.
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Only two weeks remain to enter the Harpers Design Awards 2026, which are open to all drinks brands and design agencies looking to highlight their outstanding product designs across a wide range of categories.
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As harvest approaches, Rathfinny Wine Estate has reported encouraging signs of quality in its vineyards, with yields expected to be 30% higher than last year, and the fruit showing ‘exceptional promise’.
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The CEO of Coterie Holdings talks tough times, clarity of purpose and a taste for jazz, white Burgundy and Yquem.
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Douglas Wood – who set up WoodWinters in 2005 – has had to resign as director of the wine merchant after he was found guilty of sexual assault in a Scottish court.
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The Wine Society has announced the launch of a specialist Fine Wine Service, as part of its long-term investment in strengthening its fine wine offer for members.
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Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has released its fiscal report for FY26, describing a loss of around AU$1 billion (£523 million) on its net profit after tax (NPAT) this year.
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Researchers working at Heriot-Watt University have identified some of the chemical compounds behind the mango-like aroma found in some Scottish and Irish whiskies.
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According to new analysis from Liv-ex, Burgundy has overtaken Bordeaux as the most traded wine region by value in a single month, for the first time since 2022.
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