Sterling strengthens against euro

Sterling strengthened against the euro on Friday, breaking above €1.16/£1.

Survey: do indies need a suppliers' code of conduct?

Harpers Wine & Spirit has opened a consultation with independent wine merchants to find out if there should be a code of practice for suppliers, and if so, what it should cover.

Pig in a Poke wine makes QVC appearance

Wine brand Pig in a Poke will be sold on shopping TV channel QVC next week, the first time in 17 years the channel has sold a wine brand.

Scottish drinks retailers exasperated over new promo rules

Changes to rules governing the promotion of alcohol have exasperated operators in Scotland as licensing boards have failed to offer guidance on what is permitted.

Le Bon Vin to distribute Sullivans Cove whiskies

Sheffield based wine merchant Le Bon Vin, is to distribute Tasmania Distilleries, Sullivans Cove whiskies in the UK.

Sterling falls as euro zone rescue fund secured

Sterling remains steady against dollar

Sterling remained steady against the US dollar yesterday and was slightly down versus the euro.

Australian Vintage relaunches Tempus Two to UK

Australian Vintage has set up its own independent and on-trade division to distribute its premium Tempus Two range in the UK.

Regional promo for Chile's Anakena

Chilean producer Anakena is rolling out its annual regional promotion, which kicks off on October 17 and runs for nine weeks.

Southern Comfort celebrates Halloween

Southern Comfort will be helping the on-trade celebrate Halloween next month with a new promotional campaign.

Casillero del Diablo announces autumn media strategy

Casillero del Diablo has announced details of its 2011 consumer and trade autumn media strategy.

What a corker - Riorret The Abbey

De Bortoli's Riorret The Abbey (rrp £22.99), "terrior" backwards represents De Bortoli Wine's desire to make wines that reflect a sense of place.

Survey: do independent wine retailers need a suppliers' code of practice?

Harpers Wine & Spirit has opened a consultation with independent wine merchants to find out if there should be a code of practice for suppliers, and if so, what it should cover.

Bibendum appoints new management board

Bibendum Wine has appointed new management board that includes; Fiona Cochran marketing director, Bob Smyllie operations director and Kirstie Papworth supply director.

Bottle Green to distribute Barton & Guestier

Bottle Green is the new UK distribution partner for French wine label Barton & Guestier.

Former Brown-Forman boss dies aged 69

Former Brown-Forman chief executive and chairman Owsley Brown II died earlier this week in Kentucky.

Diageo opens 'Customer Collaboration Centre' to help off-trade drive growth

Diageo has opened a 'Customer Collaboration Centre' to help off-trade customers drive growth.

Wines in the press - 22-25 September

The Guardian
Fiona Beckett is ready to switch to "fat" whites for the autumn.

EU wine production risks industrialisation

The EU's decision to phase out planting rights from 2015 will lead to a more industrialised wine sector and result in serious supply imbalances, according to a leading European farmers union, Copa Cogeca.

Campo Viejo to sponsor London Spanish Film Festival 2011

Campo Viejo, has announced official sponsorship of the 7th London Spanish Film Festival.