Herbal liqueur brand, Josef Meier's, has hit back at Jägermeister's 'Get Tough' campaign announcing itself as a a credible and recognised UK brand in its own right.
Read more...John Halewood, founder of independent drinks distributor Halewood International, has died at the age of 64.
Read more...Logistics and specialist wine cellarage firm Cert Octavian has appointed Vincent O'Brien as managing director with immediate effect.
Read more...Stronger than expected US retail sales figures helped to boost global risk appetite helping Sterling to hit a one month high against the US dollar.
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The WSTA and the Metropolitan Police have warned that using identity fraud to obtain wine without payment is on the increase, and producers should be on their guard.
Read more...Venezuelan rum producer Destilerias Unidas has launched its first ultra premium bottling of Diplomatico rum.
Read more...Heritage Wine has signed an agreement to distribute Australia's Nugan Estate in the UK.
An attempt by Brighton & Hove council to canvas opinion of residents about the city's alcohol policy has been criticised by local drinks businesses for being one-sided.
Read more...Bordeaux prices fell by 7.5% in quarter three, as buyers reject expensive 'hyped up' newer vintages and turn to other markets, according to trader of first growths, Bordeaux Index.
Read more...Sterling fell against the US dollar yesterday, tracking weakness in the euro and as concerns over the UK economy's fragility impacted on the pound's prospects.
Read more...French chef, Raymond Blanc, has teamed up with luxury cognac brand, Martell, to host Harrods' first live dining experience in its Brompton Road windows.
Read more...Andy Phelps, the new BWS manager at Sainsbury's, wants to make the supermarket's wine category "famous for innovation".
Read more...Hotel du Vin and Malmaison chief executive Robert Cook is leaving the group.
Torrontés, the white grape variety unique to Argentina, has trumped consumer's favourite white wines in a study by Wine Intelligence.
Read more...Turning South Africa's Cape Wine Europe tasting into a pan-European event has "really started to pay off", with around 800 visitors attending, said WOSA's chief executive.
Read more...Drinks watchdog the Portman Group has launched a comprehensive review of its code of practice for responsible alcohol marketing.
Read more...ViVAS has signed an agreement with the TGI Friday's restaurant chain to become its exclusive wine supplier.
Read more...Lighter styles of wine are streaking ahead of more traditional bottles in the off-trade - up 61% according to the latest Nielsen data.
Read more...The Auchentoshan Switch competition has selected 40 mixologists to go through to the finals in London and Las Vegas.
Read more...The alcohol industry has hit back at claims from Alcohol Concern that responsible drinking campaigns are ineffectual and possibly counterproductive.
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