Own-labels top Which? white wine and gin polls

Own-label wines and spirits have beaten leading brands in blind taste tests conducted by consumer rights publication Which?

Bancroft adds California's Castle Rock to agency list

Bancroft Wines has added the agency for Castle Rock wines from California to its list.

Reduced focus on 'unsustainable volume' in UK hits Treasury Wine Estates' European figures

Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates saw its earnings in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region cut in half in the year to June 30, as the company sought to move away from low margin business in British supermarkets.

Whiskey and glass pack for Jim Beam Apple as flavours lift producer's bourbon sales

Maxxium UK is looking to give its new Jim Beam Apple flavoured bourbon a boost with the introduction of a value added pack in Asda stores.

Asda 'on right strategy' says boss Clarke despite 4.7% fall in sales

Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has branded a 4.7% fall in like-for-like sales as "disappointing" but indicated he expected it to be a blip.

Morgenrot imports two new brews from Spain's Alhambra

Spanish beer brand Alhambra has launched two new draught products in the UK.

Kingsbarns bottles new make spirit

New Scotch whisky venture Kingsbarns Distillery is giving visitors the chance to buy bottles of its new make spirit.

Douglas Laing has grain expectations with release of four single cask Scotch whiskies

Independent whisky bottler Douglas Laing has released a range of four single cask whiskies from Scotland's pre-eminent grain whisky distilleries.

Thornbridge links with Finnish drinks company to open craft beer bar in Helsinki

Derbyshire-based craft brewer Thornbridge is planning to open a bar in the Finnish capital Helsinki.

Dalwhinnie releases Winter's Gold single malt whisky with a frozen perfect serve

A single malt whisky recommended to be served frozen has been launched by Diageo-owned Scotch whisky producer Dalwhinnie.

Bourbon and Brewdog mix wins Bristol bartender Wild Turkey award

A Bristol bartender has won Wild Turkey's annual cocktail competition with a concoction containing the bourbon mixed with a Brewdog beer and egg white.

Sourz gears up for sponsorship of Holi Festival of Colours

Sourz will have an LED bar showcasing its Rainbow Ice variant at the Holi Festival of Colours in London on September 12 and 13.

Morrisons reportedly close to sale of M Local c-stores

Morrisons is reported to be closing in on a sale of its M convenience stores to a mystery team of industry executives funded by Greybull Capital.

UK imports of New Zealand wine up 11% as US becomes biggest export market

Fells takes UK distribution for Australia's Brown Brothers

Australia's family-owned wine producer Brown Brothers has appointed Fells to handle its UK distribution.

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Liberty bags Sainsbury's logistics expert to bolster customer service

Award-winning supplier Liberty Wines has recruited a logistics specialist from Sainsbury's to improve its service to customers.

Regulator launches online course to help marketing people navigate advertising regulations

The Committee of Advertising Practice has launched its first e-learning module to help drinks companies and their staff better understand the rules on marketing alcohol.

Conviviality wins exclusivity agreement in bid to wrap up Matthew Clark deal by September 4

Conviviality Retail has edged closer to a deal to buy Matthew Clark after signing an exclusivity deal as the preferred bidder for the business.

Phone app suggests perfect tonic and garnish for 1,300 gins

A phone app has been created to help bartenders and consumers make the perfect gin and tonic.