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.

Sterling loses ground as UK economy hits new low

Sterling continued to lose ground against the US dollar due to worries about the UK economy reaching its lowest level since December last year.

Kingsland Wines announces first African listing

Manchester based, Kingsland Wines and Spirits has announced its first export listing on the African continent.

TFWA video: Day One, how drinks firms use technology

At this year's TFWA annual trade show in Cannes, Harpers finds out how drinks firms are using technology to enhance their businesses.

GH Mumm and Perrier-Jouet describe Champagne harvest as 'unprecedented'

GH Mumm and Perrier-Jouet have described this year's Champagne harvest as "unprecedented" - given an early harvest and erratic weather patterns.

Sterling rocky as quantitative easing looks likely

Sterling had a rocky day yesterday after the Bank of England minutes showed policymakers leaning towards another round of quantitative easing.

Scottish supermarkets face extra tax on selling alcohol

Plans to hike business rates for major retailers of alcohol and tobacco in Scotland could see supermarkets pay around £110 million in tax over the next three years.