Rolling update: English wine harvest predictions
Published: 29 August, 2012
The English wine harvest is looking to be around two weeks later than the previous few years, with average to below-average crops.
Read more...Bowmore teams up with the River Cottage
Published: 29 August, 2012
Bowmore has teamed up with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage to launch a series of seafood and dessert recipes to match its range of Islay single malt whiskies.
Read more...Maker's Mark brings tasting initiative to Big Feastival
Published: 29 August, 2012
Maker's Mark is to bring its Kentucky Born and Bred initiative to Jamie Oliver's Big Feastival next month, with bread and Bourbon tastings, and a live cocktail vending machine.
Read more...Rolling update: Wineries make harvest predictions
Published: 29 August, 2012
As September looms, the wine industry in the northern hemisphere is keeping an anxious eye on its crops, with many having experienced unusual weather conditions earlier this year.
Read more...HMRC lacks crucial data to crack down on alcohol duty fraud, say MPs
Published: 29 August, 2012
The lack of accurate data on wine duty fraud is "unacceptable", HMRC has warned, as new figures show up to £1.2 billion is being lost in unpaid duty.
Read more...Founders of Aqua and Zuma restaurant empires take on the Shard
Published: 28 August, 2012
The restaurateurs behind global empires Aqua and Zuma will run the dining outlets at western Europe's tallest building, London's Shard tower.
Read more...Berry Bros & Rudd launches premium glassware range
Published: 28 August, 2012
Berry Bros & Rudd has launched a new premium handmade glassware range designed to improve the tasting experience.
Read more...Halewood launches Jellus flavoured vodka range
Published: 28 August, 2012
Halewood International has expanded its spirits portfolio with the launch of the Jellus flavoured vodka range.
Read more...Premium Chile a long way off, warn senior trade figures
Published: 28 August, 2012
Chile's transformation into a premium contender will take years, warn senior trade figures.
Read more...Masterclasses revealed for SITT Autumn
Published: 28 August, 2012
New additions to SITT Autumn include the Oregon Wine Board, which will showcase seven wineries, five of those seeking UK distribution, and two masterclasses focusing on Spanish and Romanian wines.
Read more...NZ and OZ winemakers hit the road with Negociants
Published: 24 August, 2012
Winemakers from Australia and New Zealand will be hitting the road this month as Negociants embarks on its first ever UK winemaker tour, in order to re-establish close links with the trade.
Read more...The Bunch group turns spotlight on wines' provenance
Published: 24 August, 2012
The Bunch, the group of six independents that champions the sector as well as en primeur wines, is upping the focus on wines' provenance.
Read more...Wine merchant scraps plans for drinks retailing 'super group'
Published: 24 August, 2012
A wine merchant's plans to create a "super-group of drinks retailers" encompassing a buying group and website for both stores and suppliers, have been scrapped.
Read more...Stolichnaya celebrates 50th anniversary with new flavours
Published: 24 August, 2012
Maxxium-distributed Stolichnaya premium vodka has launched new flavours Stoli Hot and Stoli Sticki to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first flavoured vodkas.
Read more...Retailers question data showing slowdown in alcohol sales online
Published: 24 August, 2012
Data showing a slowdown in the rate of alcohol sales online compared with other sectors does not hold true, say a number of major online wine retailers.
Read more...Henri Giraud opens its first branded UK Champagne bar
Published: 24 August, 2012
Champagne Henri Giraud has launched its first branded Champagne bar in the UK.
Read more...High street sales down despite summer celebrations
Published: 23 August, 2012
The summer's events may have created a mood of national celebration, but positivity has not followed through on to the high street, according to CBI's quarterly Distributive Trades Survey.
Read more...Emerging markets provide boost for Diageo GB
Published: 23 August, 2012
Diageo's net sales in Great Britain fell 2% in the past year as the group reduced its promotional activities, but emerging...
Read more...Leading economist Sir Howard Davies set for WSTA conference
Published: 23 August, 2012
Given the tough trading environment right now, the WSTA has drafted in top economist Sir Howard Davies to speak at its annual conference next month.
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