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Fine wine trade 'should prepare for six-packs'

Published: 11 August, 2010

Six-bottle cases are likely to become increasingly common in the fine wine market, according to Liv-Ex.

Chivas sets up home at Vinopolis

Published: 10 August, 2010

Chivas Regal has launched a new branded space at Vinopolis named The Chivas Room.

Register now for Harpers global conference

Published: 10 August, 2010

Exclusive new data analysing why people do not drink wine more and what it would take to change their behaviour will be revealed at next month's Harpers Wine & Spirit Global Wine Conference.

González Byass to hold 'Showcase Tasting'

Published: 10 August, 2010

González Byass is to hold a trade tasting to showcase its entire range of wines, sherries and brandies in celebration of the company's 175th anniversary.

Currency update, August 10: £1 struggles to break through $1.60

Published: 10 August, 2010

Sterling hit a daily high of $1.5998/£1 but slipped away as the pound yet again struggled to break through the $1.60/£1 barrier.

Currency update, August 9: pound finished up 1.74% on the week

Published: 09 August, 2010

Last week was a strong one for sterling - especially against the US dollar where the pound finished up 1.74% on the week.

Carte Blanche to launch portfolio

Published: 09 August, 2010

Newly established wholesale wine agency and importer, Carte Blanche Wines, is to launch its portfolio with an inaugural trade tasting in September.

First Drinks to take on Irish brands

Published: 09 August, 2010

First Drinks has announced that it is taking over the distribution of three brands following the William Grant & Sons acquisition of the C&C Group's spirits and liqueurs business last month.

First Drinks boosts portfolio

Published: 09 August, 2010

First Drinks is taking over the distribution of Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey, Carolans cream liqueur and Irish Mist whiskey liqueur in the UK.

Taittinger to support 2010 Action Against Hunger campaign

Published: 09 August, 2010

Champagne Taittinger has become a corporate supporter of this year's Action Against Hunger - Fight Hunger, Eat Out campaign.

Wines in the press - August 5-8

Published: 09 August, 2010

The Guardian

Currency update, August 6: sterling looks strong

Published: 06 August, 2010

Currency update for August 6 from Smart Currency Exchange: it's been a strong week for sterling - especially against the US dollar.

Malibu launches TV show

Published: 06 August, 2010

The Pernod Ricard owned brand, Malibu is to launch a new TV show.

Russian Standard Vodka launches on-pack promotion

Published: 05 August, 2010

Russian Standard Vodka has announced the launch of an on-pack promotion giving consumers the chance to win free tickets to music gigs.

Cono Sur goes green at Wines of Chile tasting

Published: 05 August, 2010

Cono Sur will be ferrying passengers in a cycle rickshaw from Victoria to the Wines of Chile tasting on September 8 in a bid to offset visitors' carbon footprints.

Morgan's Spiced takes to the TV

Published: 05 August, 2010

Diageo Great Britain (GB) is running its first national TV advertisement for its Morgan's Spiced 'Modern Adventurer' campaign.

Currency update, August 5: fall for sterling

Published: 05 August, 2010

Currency update for August 5 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling slips off Tuesday's highs as data suggests the UK economy may continue to struggle.

Campari sees positive sales growth

Published: 05 August, 2010

Drinks group Gruppo Campari saw a positive sales growth of more than 16% in the first half of 2010.

Opportunity for UK food and drink suppliers to present to London 2012

Published: 04 August, 2010

Companies exhibiting at International Food and Drink Event IFE11, and Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2010 are being given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present their products to the committee for the Olympic Games.