Sterling gained against the US dollar on Friday, boosted by a better tone in stock markets but hampered by lingering concerns over the UK economy and the fact that interest rates are set to stay on hold for some time.
Read more...Accolade Wines has launched Stowells Light - a range of lower alcohol wines.
Read more...Several leading drinks companies have pledged to cut down on packaging by signing up to the second phase of the Courtauld Commitment.
Read more...The remaining inventory from Mercian's Karuizawa Distillery has been acquired by an Asian-based company on behalf of its international importer and distributor, Number One Drinks Company.
Read more...Sterling recovered ground yesterday against the US dollar after Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne rebuffed opposition demands to review spending cuts.
Read more...The sommelier's view
Read more...The Prime Minister has made £20 million available and unveiled a series of emergency measures to help businesses affected by riots.
Read more...Grouchy TV chef Gordon Ramsay has been dropped as the face of Gordons's gin in favour of "witty conversation" from actors Emilia Fox and Philip Glenister.
Read more...Maxxium UK has launched Bols Foam, with the aim of bringing molecular mixology to everyday use.
Read more...The hotel owner's view
Read more...The on-trade supplier's view
Read more...The cost of riots across England is put at £80 million in lost sales for retailers, according to research from Kelkoo.
Read more...High-end restaurants are offering more wines by the glass in an effort to up-sell, create more choice and add "theatre" to wine choices.
Read more...Argentinian wine brand Viñalba has secured its ninth national listing, this time at the Co-operative.
Sterling fell by 1% against the US dollar yesterday after the Bank of England downgraded its economic growth forecast for the UK.
Read more...The South African winemaker, Thys Louw, has launched Sauvignon.com, a brand that aims to challenge the way people think about wine and engage with new consumers.
Read more...South London bar operator Renaissance Pubs has opened its sixth site, the Rosendale in West Dulwich.
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