Vinea to hold its 17th annual wine fair
Published: 23 August, 2010
Switzerland's most important wine fair Vinea is to run its 17th show offering several new features.
Read more...Currency update, August 23: A strong one for sterling
Published: 23 August, 2010
Last week was a strong one for sterling against the euro and this trend has continued this morning as it is trading at €1.2260/£1.
Read more...Halewood in low-alcohol wine launch
Published: 23 August, 2010
Halewood International is hoping its new lower-alcohol wine will appeal to 25 to 45-year-old women "looking for a wine without such a strong alcoholic taste".
Sainsbury's Champagne sales up 40%
Published: 20 August, 2010
Champagne sales at Sainsbury's have jumped by 40% ? 1.2 million more bottles ? this year as consumers seek out great value as well as taste.
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Northern Ireland considers minimum pricing
Published: 20 August, 2010
Northern Ireland is considering introducing a minimum price on alcohol ? as a first step the Assembly has announced a crackdown on irresponsible drinks deals in retail outlets and pubs.
Read more...Currency update, August 20: sterling regains lost ground
Published: 20 August, 2010
Currency update for August 20 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling recovers on the back of stronger than expected retail sales data.
Read more...Last chance to attend Home Office roadshow
Published: 20 August, 2010
The drinks trade has one last opportunity to make its voice heard in the Licensing Act overhaul consultation roadshow ? scheduled for Nottingham on August 26.
Read more...Slurp launches iPhone app
Published: 19 August, 2010
Online wine retailer Slurp.co.uk has launched an iPhone application containing almost 6,000 wines, beers and spirits.
Read more...Academy calls for front-of-house nominations
Published: 19 August, 2010
The Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) is seeking nominations from employers and staff in the industry for its front-of-house Annual Awards Excellence.
Read more...SNP: A below-cost ban could make alcohol cheaper
Published: 19 August, 2010
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has claimed that a ban on below-cost alcohol sales would make many supermarket deals even cheaper.
Read more...Bibendum's profits surge 11%
Published: 19 August, 2010
UK wine distributor Bibendum is "cautiously optimistic" after announcing gross profits have risen 11% on last year to £20.8 million, following strong cost controls.
Read more...Islay produces its first gin
Published: 19 August, 2010
The Hebridean island of Islay has turned its hand from the production of peaty whiskies to distill its first gin.
Read more...Currency update, August 19: recovery for sterling
Published: 19 August, 2010
Currency update for August 19 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling rises to hit a daily high of $1.5689/£1.
Read more...Brown Brothers buys Tamar Ridge
Published: 18 August, 2010
Australian producer Brown Brothers has bought Tamar Ridge Estates vineyard and winery interests in Tasmania from Gunns for AU$32.5 million.
Read more...Currency update, August 18: Sterling falls again
Published: 18 August, 2010
Sterling fell yesterday against the US dollar and euro yesterday after inflation data showed a slow down in UK price growth.
Read more...Armit appointed UK agent for Maison Deux Montille Soeur Frère
Published: 18 August, 2010
Armit has been appointed exclusive UK agents for Maison Deux Montille Soeur Frère.
Read more...Enotria buys Great Western Wine
Published: 17 August, 2010
Enotria has bought Bath-based firm Great Western Wines (GWW) for an undisclosed sum.
Read more...Currency update, August 17: sterling regains lost ground
Published: 17 August, 2010
Currency update for August 17 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling reclaimed some of the ground lost against the US dollar last week, rising 0.4% yesterday to hit $1.5665/£1 after risk sentiment improved in trading yesterday.
Read more...New hierarchy for Languedoc appellations
Published: 17 August, 2010
A new hierarchy for Languedoc appellations has been confirmed by the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Languedoc (CIVL).
Read more...Documentary push for Olmeca Tequila
Published: 17 August, 2010
Olmeca Tequila has produced a series of documentaries to educate consumers about the history of the category and its relevance to the London bar scene.
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