Survey: do independent wine retailers need a suppliers' code of practice?

Harpers Wine & Spirit has opened a consultation with independent wine merchants to find out if there should be a code of practice for suppliers, and if so, what it should cover.

Bibendum appoints new management board

Bibendum Wine has appointed new management board that includes; Fiona Cochran marketing director, Bob Smyllie operations director and Kirstie Papworth supply director.

Bottle Green to distribute Barton & Guestier

Bottle Green is the new UK distribution partner for French wine label Barton & Guestier.

Former Brown-Forman boss dies aged 69

Former Brown-Forman chief executive and chairman Owsley Brown II died earlier this week in Kentucky.

Diageo opens 'Customer Collaboration Centre' to help off-trade drive growth

Diageo has opened a 'Customer Collaboration Centre' to help off-trade customers drive growth.

Wines in the press - 22-25 September

The Guardian
Fiona Beckett is ready to switch to "fat" whites for the autumn.

EU wine production risks industrialisation

The EU's decision to phase out planting rights from 2015 will lead to a more industrialised wine sector and result in serious supply imbalances, according to a leading European farmers union, Copa Cogeca.

Campo Viejo to sponsor London Spanish Film Festival 2011

Campo Viejo, has announced official sponsorship of the 7th London Spanish Film Festival.

Mosel wine producer hits record-breaking values at auction

A top wine producer from the Mosel Valley thinks German wine is undergoing a renaissance, after reaching record-breaking values at auction last week.

Sterling strengthens slightly but remains under pressure

Sterling increased by 0.7% against the euro yesterday after demand increased due to concern over the European debt crisis.

"An abundant harvest" for Badet Clement

An abundant harvest with higher yields than the growers expected, is the result from Badet Clement, in the south of France.

Brand loyalty highest in a year, says IGD ShopperTrack

Trust in brands has risen among Britain's grocery buyers to the highest levels in a year, according to the latest research from IGD ShopperTrack.

'Complicated' Bordeaux harvest update - Jean Christophe Mau

Jean-Christophe Mau reports on the harvest at his two estates, Chateaux Brown and Preuillac.

World Wine Agencies and Heritage Wine join forces to distribute Californian wine

World Wine Agencies and Heritage Wines have joined forced to represent Don Sebastiani & Sons in as their exclusive UK agent for the UK.

Stolichnaya calls for bartenders to enter LA competition

Stolichnaya Vodka is looking to give one bartender and a plus one an all-expenses trip to LA to party like a star at the Playboy mansion.

Sterling makes slight gains in gloomy market

DoILikeIt? Carries out survey for International Grenache Day

A global wine survey has been carried out for International Grenache Day, September 23 by London-based research company DoILikeIt?

Nielsen plans to capture online data

Nielsen is looking to help the drinks trade better understand online BWS sales by capturing data on this growing sector in 2012.

Sonoma university launches online wine business management course

Sonoma State University is offering a worldwide online wine business management course, which will be taught by Tim Hanni MW.

European court rules Anheuser-Busch, must share Budweiser name

Europe's highest court has ruled Anheuser-Busch, maker of US Budweiser beer, must share the 'Budweiser' name in the UK with its Czech rival Bud?jovický Budvar.