Regular wine drinking on the rise

A dramatic increase in regular wine drinkers is revealed in an updated guidebook released by Wine Intelligence.

Kirin and Suntory in merger talks - report

Japan's giant Suntory and Kirin drinks producers are reported to be considering a merger that would create one of the world's largest drinks groups.

Pernod Ricard UK announces redundancies

Pernod Ricard UK has announced it is looking to make around 20 staff redundant.

In a short statement released this afternoon the company stated:
"Pernod Ricard UK announced today it is undergoing a restructure of its sales, marketing and communication functions.

"The proposed restructure may result in around 20 redundancies and the organisation is therefore undergoing a formal consultation process."

New DOCG for Prosecco

Prosecco producers have been granted their own DOCG in an attempt to give better protection to the Italian wine's home region.

Surge in US sherry sales

Sherry shipments to the US have grown by over 50% in a year.

Wine drinkers plump for white

UK wine drinkers are turning their backs on red in favour of rose and white wines, the latest consumer research shows.

Charity says cinema ad rules fail children

A UK charity dealing with alcohol misuse claims that millions of children are being exposed to alcohol advertising in cinemas that flout advertising regulations.

Black Grouse unveils makeover

The Black Grouse whisky has unveiled a new look following the launch of the brand last year.

Pernod Ricard takes lead on binge drinking

Drinks group Pernod Ricard UK has launched the latest phase of a campaign to tackle binge drinking among 18 to 24 year-olds.

UK spends 19% less on Aussie wine

Exports of Australian wine to the UK fell by almost 19% in value terms in the past year, official figures have revealed.

Cut price Kiwi 'madness'

Selling Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc at £3.99 is commercial madness, according to First Quench's buyer - despite the business starting a half-price offer on Villa Maria.

Knob Creek runs dry

Global supplies of Knob Creek Bourbon have been hit by a shortage caused by high demand for the product.

Drinkaware launches summer campaign

Popular English cricketer Jimmy Anderson is one of the faces of the Drinkaware Trust's summer sensible drinking campaign.

Drinkaware launches summer campaign

Popular English cricketer Jimmy Anderson is one of the faces of the Drinkaware Trust's summer sensible drinking campaign.

Green Seed Group takes over from Food from Britain

A new business has sprung from the ashes of the defunct Food from Britain, which closed its doors earlier this year after 18 years.

Cockspur sponsors Ashes on the air

Cockspur Rum will be the official sponsor of the Sportsmedia Broadcasting's nationwide coverage of the Ashes, it has been announced.

Wines in the press, July 4-5

Here is what the national wine critics had to say over the weekend of July 4-5.

The Guardian
Victoria Moore is upbeat to see the 2007 Rhône reds hitting our shelves. Not a vintage generally admired in France, says Moore, "but while it poured in much of the country that summer, the southern Rhône remained defiantly dry".

World wine leaders sign up for WineFuture 2009

Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson MW and Oz Clarke are just some of the high profile names to be lined up for a world forum on wine to be held in Rioja, Spain in November.

Swedes press for higher EU drinks taxes

Sweden wants to kick off its presidency of the European Union by persuading other member states to follow its lead on high alcohol taxation.

Union condemns Diageo cuts

Diageo is facing increasing pressure over its decision to axe 900 jobs at production and packaging facilities in Scotland.