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Sterling remains steady against euro at 1.13

Published: 21 July, 2011

Today's currency update shows sterling had a steady day yesterday after the Bank of England's meeting minutes were slightly less downbeat than expected.

Fine & Rare celebrates an "excellent" 2010 en primeur campaign

Published: 20 July, 2011

The 2010 Bordeaux en primeur campaign was a "massive success" providing brokers were able to pick the best value wines, according to Fine & Rare Wines.

Pernod Ricard signs deal with premium tequila

Published: 20 July, 2011

Ultra premium tequila brand Avión has joined the Pernod Ricard portfolio.

Former Plumpton students launch SparklingEnglishWine.com

Published: 20 July, 2011

A website for English sparkling wine has been launched that aims to sell wines from vineyards direct to consumers and trade.

Sterling gains against US dollar but is hampered against euro

Published: 20 July, 2011

A stock market recovery helped sterling gained against the US dollar on Tuesday.

Stellar reconciles differences with Fairtrade Foundation

Published: 19 July, 2011

South African producer Stellar Winery has buried the hatchet with the Fairtrade Foundation, after announcing it was moving to an alternative accrediting body.

Wines in the press, July 15-17

Published: 19 July, 2011

The Observer

Sterling remains high due to euro zone debt crisis

Published: 19 July, 2011

Sterling hit a six week high against the euro on Monday as euro zone finance ministers failed to find a solution to the region's worsening debt crisis.

Half-term holidays boost restaurant sales in June

Published: 19 July, 2011

Half-term holidays and the lack of a major football tournament have boosted pub and restaurant takings in June, as like-for-like sales were up 3.9%.

Spar wine sales up 11% after annual 'Wine Festival'

Published: 19 July, 2011

Spar has announced its core range of wine sales grew by 11% compared to 2010, after its second consecutive Wine Festival promotion.

Malibu launches pre-mixed serve range

Published: 19 July, 2011

Pernod Ricard owned rum brand Malibu, is launching a range of new pre-mixed serves to the off-trade.

Ibérica Food & Culture to open Canary Wharf venue

Published: 18 July, 2011

Ibérica Food & Culture is to open its second venue in Canary Wharf and will continue the ethos of the original, which is to showcase the best of Spanish produce and wine.

South African wine in upmarket push

Published: 18 July, 2011

South African wine is going upmarket in a new initiative with independent retailers and restaurants, which aims to show the country's quality and diversity in the more premium sector.

Loire heading for earliest ever harvest

Published: 18 July, 2011

Winemakers in the Loire Valley are heading for a bumper harvest and one of the earliest ever recorded.

Asda appoints new BWS head

Published: 18 July, 2011

Asda has appointed Tracy Ford as category director of its beers, wines and spirits category.

Waiheke winery donated to University of Auckland

Published: 18 July, 2011

A renowned New Zealand winemaking family has donated its vineyard and winery to the University of Auckland.

Sterling rises due to lack of confidence in euro

Published: 18 July, 2011

Sterling rose to a six week high against the euro this morning, touching €1.1478/£1 due to lack of confidence in the euro.

Naked Wines relaunches online Marketplace

Published: 15 July, 2011

Naked Wines has relaunched its online Marketplace, which allows unknown winemakers to get UK listings, after mixed reactions from customers.

Bordeaux 2010 "complicated" and "disappointing"

Published: 15 July, 2011

Bordeaux traders have described the 2010 en primeur campaign as "complicated" and "disappointing", despite the quality of the vintage.

Riesling Week to kick off

Published: 15 July, 2011

The UK's first-ever Riesling Week kicks off in the last week of July, with retailers around the country committed to promoting Germany's prized grape.