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Published: 29 June, 2011
Helping independent local retailers thrive in today's tough retail landscape is the aim behind Independents' Day 2011 on July 4.
Read more...Diageo gains majority share in China's, Sichuan Chengdu Quanxing
Published: 28 June, 2011
Diageo has upped its stake to become a majority shareholder in one of China's largest spirit companies Sichuan Chengdu Quanxing.
Read more...Champagne houses beef up portfolios
Published: 28 June, 2011
Two leading Champagne houses have been busy releasing new additions to their portfolios.
Read more...Les Jamelles pushes heritage of Languedoc with Rare & Antique range
Published: 28 June, 2011
Les Jamelles Rare & Antique continues to introduce wines committed to help promote and maintain indigenous grape varieties from the Languedoc-Roussillon.
Caskstrength whisky blog launches its own Scotch
Published: 28 June, 2011
UK whisky site Caskstrength.net has become the first blog to launch its own whisky.
Brandia International announces Vinho Verde campaign
Published: 28 June, 2011
Brandia International has developed a €5-million international promotional campaign for Vinho Verde, following a boom in global exports.
Read more...Sterling falls to five month low against US dollar
Published: 28 June, 2011
Sterling fell to a five month low against the US dollar yesterday as concerns over the European debt crisis saw investors buy safe haven currencies.
Read more...Constellation changes name to Accolade Wines
Published: 27 June, 2011
Constellation has officially changed its name to Accolade Wines from today, along with a new strategy.
Wines in the press, June 24-26
Published: 27 June, 2011
Guardian
In Fiona Beckett's hometown of Bristol, a growing number of restaurants are now allowing you to bring your own wine.
Diageo plans £9.5m upgrade at Speyside distillery
Published: 27 June, 2011
Diageo is planning a £9.5 million upgrade of its Scotch whisky production in Speyside.
Read more...BHA is making headway on VAT cut for hospitality firms
Published: 27 June, 2011
The British Hospitality Association says it is making headway on a VAT cut for hospitality businesses.
Read more...Hardy's retains biggest UK off-trade wine brand title
Published: 27 June, 2011
Constellation Wines has announced that Hardys, has regained the title of biggest UK off-trade wine brand.
Read more...Sterling suffers as retail sales figure drop to year low
Published: 27 June, 2011
Sterling fell below $1.60 against the US dollar last week and below €1.12 against the euro as retail sales figures for the UK fell to the weakest level in a year.
Read more...Kleine Zalze looks to spread its appeal to independents and on-trade
Published: 24 June, 2011
South African producer Kleine Zalze is looking to widen its range to appeal more to independent wine merchants and restaurants.
Read more...The plus £8 wine category is here to stay, says Dedicated Wines' Edward Squires
Published: 24 June, 2011
Higher wine prices can be sustained in the UK as consumers grow to accept them and buyers recognise the higher margins that can be made for all in the supply chain, according to Edward Squires, co-founder of Dedicated Wines.
Read more...British Airways first airline to serve English sparkling wine
Published: 24 June, 2011
British Airways has become the first airline to serve English sparkling wine - it has selected Balfour Brut Rosé 2007 for first class customers.
Vinexpo news - varietal wines find favour in UK
Published: 23 June, 2011
Varietal wines are perceived as the "most dynamic sector" in the UK drink's market, according to findings revealed at Vinexpo in Sopexa's 2011 Wine Trade Monitor.
Read more...Vinexpo - visitor numbers up on 2009
Published: 23 June, 2011
Early indication of final visitor numbers to Vinexpo 2011 show a rise of 3% on 2009, suggesting that around 48,000 wine and spirits professionals attended the exhibition.
Read more...Familia Zuccardi - there's much more to Malbec
Published: 23 June, 2011
Argentina needs to show consumers that "Malbec is not just one thing" and focus on its different regional styles, according to Familia Zuccardi.
Read more...Producers can only compete below £5 with low-alcohol wines, says Origin Wine's Bernard Fontannaz
Published: 23 June, 2011
Low-alcohol wines will be the only way producers will be able to compete in the sub £5 category in the UK in the future, according to Bernard Fontannaz, chief executive of Origin Wine.
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