Sterling dragged down by euro weakness

Sterling fell to its lowest in nearly three weeks against the US dollar yesterday.

Guala Closures receives TOP eco-responsible award

Guala Closures Group, manufacturer of aluminium screwcaps, has been awarded the Association pour l'Optimisatio TOP, label for eco-responsible liquid food packaging.

Minimum pricing back on Scottish agenda

The SNP's overwhelming victory in the Scottish Parliamentary election last week means that minimum pricing is back on the political agenda.

Vinitaly announces 2012 dates

The official dates for the 46th edition of Vinitaly in 2012, have been announced.

Glenmorangie to release Pride 1981

The Glenmorangie distillery is to release Pride 1981, a single malt characterised by the longest extra-maturation period of any Glenmorangie expression.

Chilean winery Viu Manent moves to Louis Latour Agencies

Chilean winery Viu Manent has moved to Louis Latour Agencies in the UK.

CIVB invites wine merchants to host Bordeaux Dinner

The Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB) is inviting independent wine retailers to team up with a good local restaurant and host a Bordeaux dinner as part of its Bordeaux Dinners initiative 2011.

Sterling climbs due to higher than expected producer price inflation

Sterling climbed against the euro and US dollar on Friday as higher than expected producer price inflation left many speculating that the Bank of England could raise interest rates sooner than expected.

Wines in the Press, May 6-8

The Guardian
According to conventional wisdom, asparagus is well up on the list of "tricky ingredients to pair with wine", says Fiona Beckett.

Survey: what are the biggest issues facing the drinks trade

As the trade prepares for the biggest event on the UK drinks calendar ? London International Wine Fair ? Harpers wants you to have your say on the biggest issues facing the industry.

Tesco's Dan Jago leads line-up for Harpers Debate at LIWF

Dan Jago at Tesco, Chris Mason at First Drinks and Simon Thomas at Pernod Ricard are three of the leading figures from across the drinks industry who will look at the main challenges facing the industry as part of the Harpers Debate at the London International Wine Fair on May 18.

Virgin announces National Wine Month offers

Virgin Wines has announced it is to offer its customers a fortnight of special wine offers as part of National Wine Month.

Bowmore releases limited edition, 1982

Bowmore, has released the second in its vintage series, the limited edition, Bowmore 1982.

Sterling recovers from 13-month low

Sterling recovered from a 13-month low against the euro on Thursday after European Central Bank President Jean- Claude Trichet signalled interest-rate increases may be delayed.

Emma Nichols head of wine buying at Whittalls

Emma Nichols has been appointed as head of buying at Whittalls Wine Merchants ? which bought 37 Oddbins stores out of administration last week.

Baile to secure Oddbins sites by next week

Simon Baile will have secured between five and seven Oddbins stores by the end of next week, but "regrettably" not the Oddbins name, according to his financial backers.

Top merchants seminar on the do's and don'ts of expanding your business

The highs and lows of expanding your business by taking on more stores will be the topic of the next Top Merchants day to be held on June 8 at Sandhurst Royal Military Academy.

Trade gets behind National Wine Month

The wine trade has pulled out all the stops in support of National Wine Month ? between offering courses and wine consultations online, and opportunities for consumers to meet winemakers.

Diageo's Q3 sales up 7%

Diageo's net sales have grown 7% in the quarter ending March 31, with sales up 5% compared to the same nine months of the previous year.

SWA wins first case under 2009 Scotch whisky regulations