Wines in the press, January 19 -22
The Guardian
Fiona Becektt is looking at Australian Shiraz.
The Guardian
Fiona Becektt is looking at Australian Shiraz.
The euro has had a good few days gaining against sterling and the US dollar.
Read more...Spar UK is urging its retailers to show their commitment to responsible alcohol sales, by promoting government initiatives with an instore radio advert.
Read more...Fine wine investment specialist, The Wine Investment Fund (TWIF) predicts that the main wine index (the Liv-ex 100) will finish 2012 10% above its 2011 year-end level.
Read more...JK Marketing is to team up with Wines of Brazil to organise UK events throughout 2012.
Read more...Last night's glittering WSET awards ceremony at London's Guildhall saw Majestic Wines once again take home a huge haul of gongs.
Eating out is becoming a treat reserved for special occasions, as the number of times consumers dine out is falling given the squeeze on spending.
Wine journalist Matthew Jukes has been crowned Honorary Australian of the Year for his contribution to the Australian wine industry.
Read more...Bibendum is calling for last chance to register for its annual tasting 'Just Add... Bibendum: Ingredients for Success in 2012'.
Read more...UK importer, PLB is to launch its first regional roadshow in February, in order to unveil its new and improved wholesale portfolio.
Read more...Accolade Wines is expanding into China with the purchase of a majority stake in a Shanghai-based wine distribution business.
Sterling dropped below €1.20/£1 against the euro after a survey showed that consumer confidence in the UK fell to the lowest level for seven years.
Read more...Julian Dyer, senior wine buyer at Sainsbury's is leaving to join Australian Vintage.
Read more...Australian Vintage is beefing up its off-trade team with the recruitment of Sainsbury's senior wine buyer, Julian Dyer.
Read more...Two US based alcoholic drinks, Suck & Blow alcoholic jelly tubes, and Crunk Juce have breached alcohol responsibility rules, as laid out by The Portman Group.
Read more...Pernod Ricard UK has made three senior appointments to its executive committee and senior management group, with immediate effect.
Read more...London-based bar operator Grand Union, has appointed a new executive management team, ahead of plans to open at least three sites in 2012.
Read more...Sterling hit the highest level against the US dollar for a week yesterday.
Read more...On-trade specialist Jascots, is to distribute Champagne Pannier throughout the UK.
Read more...Clem Yates MW is to leave her winemaker role at Sainsbury's to join the supply side of the wine industry by becoming the new sourcing and supply director of Off-Piste Wines.
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