Some 71% of European consumers are buying, stocking or consuming less alcohol, according to new analysis released today at the Beverage Forum Europe 2025 by Circana.
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The UK’s largest wine retailer Majestic has announced it is seeking to add 150 new employees, both temporary and permanent, across its 216 shops in anticipation of Christmas trading.
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The annual Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) awards ceremony shone a light on businesses in licensed hospitality who have shown dedication to ensuring employee wellbeing.
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The Coravin Guide, the first and only guide to wine by-the-glass menus around the world, is now live.
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The World Bulk Wine Exhibition (WBWE) will take place on 24 and 25 November at RAI Amsterdam.
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Norway’s Felice Capasso has won the title of World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025 at the Toronto-hosted annual ceremony.
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In two weeks’ time, Ian Harris MBE, the ex-CEO of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), will walk the Vanguard Way for charity.
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The UK wine market stands tall among its global peers, with the quality of offer, including both portfolios and services delivered, riding high, also with innovation and evolution much in evidence. This, then, lends extra credence and kudos to those that have made it into our Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers listing this year, celebrating the best in the business of supplying quality drinks to both the hospitality and retail sectors.
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Caroline Fiot has been announced as the new cellar master of Maison Ruinart.
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Wine and spirits distributor Enotria has announced the onboarding of Mendoza’s Catena and Catena Zapata to its portfolio from 1 January 2026 onwards.
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To mark its 40th anniversary, the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino (GOVC) has announced the six inaugural recipients of its new mentorship programme.
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Chef Darryl Shotlander and sommelier Ché Dyson-Holland have been announced the winners of the 10th annual Gosset Matchmakers.
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Today (1 October) marks the commencement of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) levy. It also marks the deadline for which ‘large producers’ under the scheme must report their packaging data for the first half of 2025.
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The second edition of Sustainability in Drinks (SID) has been forced to change its venue, due to a burst water main in central Marylebone last week that flooded its proposed St Mary’s site.
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Wine importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines has announced the hiring of Julien Lever to the newly created role of head of operations.
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Bonhams, the global network of auction houses, will be holding a London auction of wine from iconic Italian restaurant Locanda Locatelli.
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New Zealand Winegrowers, the national organisation for the country’s wine industry, has released its Annual Report 2025.
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The Wine Society has announced the appointment of Alex Turnbull to the newly created role of head of fine wine. He joins the merchant in January 2026.
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Premium wine distributor Fells has announced the addition of Mendoza’s Bodega Lagarde to its portfolio.
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Leading Spanish wine producer Familia Torres has introduced the first reusable wine bottle to the Dutch market, in partnership with its Dutch importer Walraven Sax.
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