Champagne Ambassador prize down to final three
Published: 23 July, 2008
The three UK finalists for the third Champagne Ambassador's Award have been named. They are Tom Forrest, Michelle Cherutti-Kowal, and Sarah Abbott.
Read more...Morrisons hit by the weather
Published: 23 July, 2008
Morrisons is the latest retailer to announce sales have been affected by the weather.
Campari goes X-Rated
Published: 23 July, 2008
Italian drinks producer Gruppo Campari has acquired X-Rated liqueur and vodka brands for $40m (19.52m).
MPs call for lower drink drive limit for young people
Published: 23 July, 2008
MPs in the UK are calling for young drivers to be banned from drinking any alcohol before driving.
Rhne still out in front
Published: 23 July, 2008
Ctes du Rhne is still the top-selling French AOC in the UK, according to latest statistics.
Read more...McGuigan signs distribution deal with Groupe LFE
Published: 23 July, 2008
Australian wine producer McGuigan Simeon Wines has confirmed a new strategic partnership with Holland's second largest wine importer/distributor, Groupe LFE.
Fine Gael calls for total ban on drinks advertising
Published: 23 July, 2008
The United Ireland party, Fine Gael wants a ban on drinks advertising because it is worsening alcohol problems, and is costing the country nearly 3billion a year.
Diageo appoints new chairman
Published: 23 July, 2008
Lord Blyth of Rowington to step down after eight years in the role
Rmy Cointreau reports first-quarter sales rise
Published: 23 July, 2008
French wine and spirits group Rmy Cointreau has reported a 6.5% rise in first-quarter sales.
Wine disadvantaged by Swedish tax rates
Published: 23 July, 2008
Sweden's different tax rates for beer and wine are in breach of EU law.
Qatari bids for Sainsbury
Published: 23 July, 2008
Sainsbury's has confirmed it had received two preliminary bid approaches from Qatari investment group Delta Two.
Balti wines secures cricket sponsorship
Published: 23 July, 2008
Family-owned Balti Wines is to become a sponsor at the England v India cricket one-day internationals later this year.
EU drops WTO probe into Indian import duties
Published: 23 July, 2008
The European Union has dropped a World Trade Organisation investigation into Indian import duties.
Read more...E&J Gallo signs up new Swedish distributer
Published: 23 July, 2008
California-based E&J Gallo signs import and distribution contract with Spendrups Vin.
Diageo to build major distillery in Scotland
Published: 23 July, 2008
Diageo lodges planning application for the first new major distillery to be built in Scotland in 30 years.
WSET students top 20,000 mark
Published: 23 July, 2008
The number of students studying for a Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) exam has hit the 20,000 mark for the first time.
Read more...Bordeaux joins World Heritage list
Published: 23 July, 2008
The city of Bordeaux has been named a Unesco World Heritage site.
Read more...Anjou aims to shake-off "pass" image
Published: 23 July, 2008
Despite the ros sales boom, the Loire's biggest producer of ros, Anjou, has seen its UK sales fall 13% by volume in the past year.
New advisor for WSTA
Published: 23 July, 2008
The Wine & Spirit Trade Association has appointed Jo McDonald as its Policy Advisor.
Read more...Your chance to buy wine and spirit souvenirs
Published: 23 July, 2008
A new website is offering branded merchandise from drinks companies.
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