Mixed day for sterling on Friday

Sterling had a mixed day on Friday reaching fresh highs against the euro of €1.2865/£1 but weakened against the US dollar after the bailout of the Spanish banking sector was confirmed during the Euro group meetings.

Scotch whisky industry legally challenges minimum pricing of alcohol

The Scotch Whisky Association is taking action in Europe and the UK against the Scottish Government's minimum unit pricing legislation, saying it will "artificially distort trade".

Sterling had strong week against euro

Sterlinghad a strong week against the euro reaching fresh highs of €1.2830/£1 as fears surrounding the Eurozone were once again at the forefront of traders' minds.

Halfwine.com sees rapid sales growth

Halfwine, the website specialising in selling 37.5cl bottles, has seen sales growth of 37% in the first quarter of 2012.

Oversupply pressures ease following reduced harvests around the world

Alcohol industry doesn't deserve 'brownie points' for Responsibility Deal, says Health Committee

The drinks industry doesn't deserve "brownie points" for signing up to the Responsibility Deal, says the chair of the Health Select Committee.

First Drinks Market Report: part two, the off-trade

In the second instalment of the First Drinks Market Report, Harpers gets to grips with the off-trade channel and explores...

Joan Torrents quits Mitchells & Butlers for Enotria as head of wine buying

Enotria has poached Joan Torrents from Mitchells & Butlers to head up its wine buying operation.

12x75 launches online fine wine search service

12x75.com has started up its own online fine wine searcher service.

Sterling hit by lower Consumer Price Index figures

Sterling faces a knock back as latest Consumer Price Index lowers City expectations.

Michael Cox named Master of the Worshipful Company of Vintners

Michael Cox, the UK and European head of Wines of Chile, has become the 518th Master of the Worshipful Company of Vintners for the year ahead.

New ad campaign for Bacardi

Bacardi has launched a new advertising campaign celebrating its 150th anniversary as part of its £20m marketing spend for 2012.

Tesco lists first wine after Dragons' Den initiative at LIWF

Tesco has commended innovation as it lists its first wine on the back of its Dragons' Den-style initiative at London International Wine Fair.

Sterling reached 3.5 year highs yesterday against euro

Sterling had a strong day yesterday reaching fresh 3.5 year highs of €1.2765/£1 against the euro while performing relatively well against the majority of other currencies despite the IMF downgrading the UK's growth forecast in 2012 from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Free delivery on orders over £40 from Corks Out

Independent wine merchant Corks Out will offer free national delivery for orders with a value of £40 or over.

Laithwaite's Wine gets behind bloggers

Laithwaite's Wine is sponsoring the next edition of the European Wine Blogger's Conference, which takes place in Turkey from November 9 to 11.

New sales director at United Wineries

United Wineries has promoted Nathan Last to sales director with the aim of consolidating its position as the largest supplier of branded Spanish wines in the UK and driving growth in its Italian brands.

Graham's relaunches Tawny Ports

Graham's has relaunched its range of cask-matured Tawny Ports and will use only wines matured in its 1890 Lodge by the Atlantic Ocean.

Patriarche to distribute New Zealand winery Tiki

Patriarche Wine Agencies has signed a distribution deal with Marlborough producer Tiki.

New wine category manager for Tesco

Tesco's new wine category manager Alain Guilpain has come on board following a stint as trading director for non-food in the Czech and Slovak republics.