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LIWF announces conference programme

Published:  26 April, 2012

Life without the Euro and Global Trends in Wine, are two of the themes that will feature at the London International Wine Fair Conference, that takes place on May 21.

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Sterling weakens as UK sinks back into recession

Published:  26 April, 2012

Sterling weakened off against the majority of currencies yesterday morning after it was confirmed that the UK is now technically back in recession.

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Vinoteca unveils new head chefs

Published:  26 April, 2012

Vinoteca has announced two new head chefs for its Marylebone and Farringdon operations, as well as an opening date for Vinoteca in Soho.

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Chefs to showcase talents in Eat Drink Bristol Fashion

Published:  25 April, 2012

Leading chefs and restaurants in Bristol are to showcase their talents in a two week pop-up food and drink event, Eat Drink Bristol Fashion.

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'World's Best Restaurant' comes to Claridge's

Published:  25 April, 2012

René Redzepi, head chef of Noma in Copenhagen, is to launch 'A Taste of Noma at Claridge's' to mark the London Olympics.

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Oddbins matches London's mayoral candidates with wines

Published:  25 April, 2012

Oddbins, the 35-strong high street wine retailer, has selected seven wines that "sum up" each of the mayoral candidates.

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Sterling reaches six month high against dollar

Published:  25 April, 2012

Sterling reached a fresh six month high of 1.6160 against the US dollar yesterday, whilst pushing slightly higher against the euro reaching 1.2275.

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Bar group shakes up cocktail list

Published:  25 April, 2012

Drake & Morgan is hoping to capitalise on the US trend for beer cocktails with a new summer menu.

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Washington state's wine industry growing fast

Published:  25 April, 2012

Washington state's wine industry is growing rapidly - in the past seven years the number of wineries has doubled to 700 and it is now valued at $8.6 billion (£5.3 billion) in the state.

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Convenience is king for new breed of shopper

Published:  24 April, 2012

New consumer research by Diageo GB has found 93% of shopping trips in the convenience off-trade are for "something for tonight" as opposed to a routine shop or for an event.

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Wines in the press, April 20 -23

Published:  24 April, 2012

The Guardian

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Sterling hits fresh highs against euro

Published:  24 April, 2012

Sterling hit fresh highs of 1.2270 against the euro yesterday, as fears surrounding the Eurozone were once more at the forefront of traders' minds.

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EWP launches Celebrate with English Wine

Published:  24 April, 2012

English Wine Producers is to launch its new branding, Celebrate with English Wine, at its trade and press tasting next week.

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D&D Wines enters administration

Published:  23 April, 2012

D&D Wines International has gone into adminstration.

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Consumers and winemakers to interact on Naked Wines app

Published:  23 April, 2012

Naked Wines has launched an interactive iPhone app, allowing its customers to chat directly to its winemakers.

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Vintage Seekers launches wine and spirits site, Shop by Celebration

Published:  23 April, 2012

Vintage Seekers, an online site aimed at the luxury market has launched 'Shop by Celebration' a curated collection of wines and spirits to celebrate anniversary years.

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Brasserie Blanc to open 11 sites in 2012

Published:  23 April, 2012

Brasserie Blanc, the creation chef Raymond Blanc, is set to open 11 new sites throughout 2012, to join the nine currently open.

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Sterling reaches six month high against dollar

Published:  23 April, 2012

Sterling reached a six month high against the US dollar of 1.6140 last week and monthly retail sales figures came in much better than anticipated.

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Cracks show in en primeur with Latour's withdrawal

Published:  20 April, 2012

Despite assurances to the contrary, Château Latour's withdrawal from the en primeur system could be bad for business and threaten the traditional Bordeaux marketplace.

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No Australia Day Tasting in 2013

Published:  20 April, 2012

Wine Australia is ditching its annual trade tasting in 2013, and will now hold the event once every two years.

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