A prominent Dorset wine merchant has started an e-petition calling on the government to halt the duty escalator, as it is damaging small independents who can't compete with major multiples.
Read more...There's still time to take part in Harpers' Independent Retailer Survey and be part of a major study into the independent sector.
Read more...An overcorrection in the fine wine market in the second half of 2011 presents strong value buying opportunities, according to Fine Wine Market Outlook 2012.
Read more...The fine wine market is expected to grow by 10% in 2012, as strong value buying opportunities for buyers and investors emerge, says a global survey of the wine trade.
Read more...Time is running out to be in with a chance of winning an enomatic machine on a trial basis for 12 weeks when you pre-register for this month's Specialist Importers Trade Tastings.
Read more...The Prime Mininster will call for drinks producers and retailers to do more to ensure alcohol is consumed responsibly in a hospital visit this morning.
Read more...The latest inflation figures show a much-improved picture for the drinks industry, and the trend is likely to continue through 2012, according to the Wilson Drinks Report.
Read more...The Prime Minister's vow to ramp up the fight against binge drinking has sparked a mixed reaction from trade bodies.
Read more...Sterling lost ground when credit rating agency, Moody's, gave UK's AAA rating a negative outlook due to its exposure to the Euro zone debt crisis.
Read more...Premium fair trade spirits company Fair.Spirits, is to partner a selection of London's cocktail bars to help raise money for Fairtrade Fortnight.
Read more...Legacy Wines, the recently launched 'impulse, export and on-trade' division of Kingsland Wines and Spirits, has announced its first brand launch, The Gathering.
Read more...Master sommelier Damien Detcheverry, is the first person to be awarded the Sir George Fistonich - Villa Maria Estate - Court of Master Sommeliers Scholarship.
Read more...Facewatch, a database which allows retailers to share CCTV images in the fight against petty crime, is being offered for free to all UK firms.
Read more...The second International Gamay Competition organised by Inter Beaujolais, has announced 169 medal winners.
Read more...The government's commitment to fighting binge and underage drinking has been stepped up today, with £1 million of funding made available for local communities.
Producers specializing in fine, organic and biodynamic wine are coming together this May to host artisan wine fair RAW.
Mid-tier wine brands are increasingly overlooked as consumers are drawn to either value or super-premium products - that's according to Rabobank.
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