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Wines of Turkey to hold inaugural conference and trade tasting

Published:  20 December, 2010

Wines of Turkey is to hold its inaugural conference and trade tasting in February 2011, with the aim of launching its wines to the UK market.

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South African wine set to lose protection from EU tariffs

Published:  20 December, 2010

South African wine prices in the UK may go up next year when a trade agreement lapses with the European Union.

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Sterling hits low after Lloyds Banking Group warns of losses

Published:  20 December, 2010

Sterling hit a three month low against the US dollar on Friday after Lloyds Banking Group warned that it was making further provisions for losses on Irish debt that it is exposed to.

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Champagne Lanson - victim of container theft

Published:  17 December, 2010

Champagne Lanson has been the victim of a theft, after a container of mixed Champagne Lanson products was stolen from the haulier.

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D&D London to launch Royal Exchange outdoor café

Published:  17 December, 2010

D&D London is to launch new outdoor café at the Royal Exchange, London to open in summer 2011.

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Sterling climbs against dollar on the back of upward retail sales data

Published:  17 December, 2010

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Harpers Design Awards 2011

Published:  16 December, 2010

Design is a key element for brand development and awareness. If you have
recently re-designed or launched your drinks brand or you are a design
agency representing a great product, enter the Harpers Wine & Spirit
Design Awards
and gain the recognition you deserve.

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WSTA expands to take on gin and vodka role

Published:  16 December, 2010

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association is expanding its role in the spirits sector following the decision to cease operations of the Gin and Vodka Association.

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Richard Verney leaves buying post at Oddbins as Nichols returns

Published:  16 December, 2010

Oddbins has officially confirmed that head buyer, Richard Verney, left the business on December 1 to "pursue new challenges outside of the company".

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Diageo invests a festive £1million for Gordon's gin

Published:  16 December, 2010

Diageo GB has invested £1million to keep the Gordon's gin brand top of mind with consumers during its key sales period.

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Sterling drops against US dollar due to UK unemployment rate

Published:  16 December, 2010

Sterling fell to a 12 day low against the US dollar yesterday after UK jobs data came in much weaker than expected.

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Diageo agrees final settlement with Intercontinental Brands

Published:  15 December, 2010

Diageo Great Britain has agreed a final settlement with Intercontinental Brands (ICB) over its dispute over ICB's Vodkat product.

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Jameson Irish whisky hits case sales of three-million

Published:  15 December, 2010

The Pernod Ricard owned brand, Jameson Irish whiskey has announced global annual sales of three million cases, despite the economic downturn.

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Dedianko scores Belvedere dream job

Published:  15 December, 2010

New York bartender Allison Dedianko has landed the role of global brand ambassador for Belvedere vodka after beating seven finalists from around the globe in the Dream Job competition.

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On-trade boost for wine sales

Published:  15 December, 2010

Wine sales are growing more strongly in pubs and restaurants than they are in the off-trade, according to the latest quarterly report from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.

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Sterling drops off from three week high against US dollar

Published:  15 December, 2010

Sterling dropped from three week highs against the US dollar yesterday after strong US figures helped boost the US dollar.

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Harpers Drinking Out Excellence Awards shortlist announced

Published:  14 December, 2010

The shortlisted restaurant and bars in this year's Harpers Drinking Out Excellence Awards have been announced.

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Currency analysis December 14: sterling on a three week high

Published:  14 December, 2010

Currency analysis for December 14: sterling on a three week high.
For free bespoke drinks trade currency advice go to www.smartwinespirits.com.

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Online wine "too expensive" says YouGov poll

Published:  14 December, 2010

A quarter of consumers said they don't buy wine online because they think it's too expensive, and don't want to wait for a delivery, reported a YouGov poll.

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Wines in the press - December 10-12

Published:  14 December, 2010

The Guardian
Cheese and red wine clash almost as often as they hit it off, says Fiona Beckett.

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