Nearly 90% of entries gained a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal in this year's English & Welsh Wine of the Year Competition, showing another record high in medals awarded.
Read more...Today's currency update shows sterling fell to a three week low against the US dollar yesterday, as investors bought into safe-haven currencies.
Read more...In celebration of Robert Mondavi's legacy to the wine industry, members of the trade will take part in a worldwide online toast this Friday, June 17.
Fine wine exchange Liv-ex has launched a universal wine code with the aim of simplifying how the industry tracks wine.
Read more...The Australian harvest is estimated to be up 1% on last year, reducing hopes that the country can overcome its major oversupply problems.
Today's currency markets show that sterling strengthened against a weak US dollar as UK inflation held steady at 4.5% year-on-year in May.
Read more...Bibendum has moved its warehousing and distribution contract from London City Bond to Tradeteam.
Drinks producer Diageo is to fund a training programme for midwives to help them educate expectant mothers about the risks of alcohol to their unborn child.
Read more...Spending on eating and drinking out dropped slightly for the first time this year in May as bad weather and a hangover from April's bumper royal wedding and bank holiday boost were felt across the trade.
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Fiona Beckett asks can you still get a decent bottle of wine for a fiver?
Sterling hit its strongest level in more than a week against the euro on Monday.
Read more...Sterling fell to a two week low against the US dollar on Friday as figures reveal UK industrial output contracted by 1.7% in April as a result of the extra bank holiday.
Read more...Diageo is to fund a training programme for midwives to help educate expectant mothers about the risks of alcohol to their unborn child, as part of the Responsibility Deal.
A new drinks branding and development consultancy, CASK Liquid Marketing, has been set up by former directors of Inspirit Brands and Coe Vintners.
Read more...A new theatre-themed neck collar promotion will celebrate the relaunch of German wine brand Blue Nun.
High street wine retailer Majestic is set to double the number of its stores to 330 within the next few years.
Read more...Scotch whisky producer Isle of Arran Distillers, has joined forces with the National Trust for Scotland to help maintain the footpaths leading to Goatfell, Arran's highest peak.
Read more...Diageo GB is hoping to help retailers maximise the sales opportunity from Father's Day with a range of malt and blended whisky gifts.
Read more...London gastropub operators Tom and Ed Martin have opened their latest venue in the city, Chiswell Street Dining Rooms.
London's Michelin starred Indian restaurant, Quilon, has unveiled a beer and food matching menu devoted solely to British beer.
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