BRC rejects call for minimum pricing on alcohol

Minimum alcohol pricing will penalise the majority of customers who are responsible drinkers by forcing up prices and reducing choice, according to the British Retail Consortium in response to the latest claims from the Royal College of Physicians.

Educational campaign for Teacher's

A new educational campaign is being launched next month by Maxxium UK to promote its Teacher's whisky brand.

New measures for wine sales

The government wants to give drinks retailers greater flexibility over the size of glasses in which they serve wine, spirits and beer.

Waitrose sweeps convenience market

UK supermarket chain Waitrose is poised to move into the convenience market pinned on new deals with Welcome Break and Boots and in a move that could double the number of its grocery stores.

London City Bond seals Fells deal

Wine and spirits logistics firm London City Bond has revealed details of a three-year multi-million pound deal to handle the warehousing and distribution of UK fine wine importer Fells.

Scotch whisky store goes worldwide

The online store, shopforwhisky.co.uk, the offshoot of Edinburgh's Scotch Whisky Experience, has launched a distribution service to 95 destinations worldwide.

Chivas launches "Live with Chivalry' campaign

Pernod Ricard UK's Chivas Regal Scotch whisky brand have launched a new cinema and advertising campaign entitled 'Live with Chivalry' that draws on the fundamental values of modern men.

Millions raise a glass to Guinness

A massive Diageo marketing campaign will today see millions of consumers worldwide raise a glass to the birth of iconic brand Guinness 250 years ago.

Thierry's take on Bouvet-Ladubay

UK wine importer Thierry's has added Saumur, sparkling wine house Bouvet-Ladubay to their portfolio.

Ardbeg launches digital campaign

Online sales dip for beer, wine, spirits

Online sales of beers, wine and spirits shared a slump with lingerie and clothing according to the latest figures.

Wines in the press September 19-21

The Guardian

This month Majestic announced its new minimum purchase of six bottles and Victoria Moore says, "while it's great to be able to drop by and carry six bottles home, the move looks nervy."

Naked Wines spends $100,000 at Wines of Argentina tasting

Naked Wines has pledged to spend $100,000 with Argentine producers following last week's Wines of Argentina tasting at Lord's Cricket Ground.

Harrop leads Loire Sauvignon project

Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire is hoping to boost its image in the UK with a new campaign aimed at the trade.

Famous Grouse gets Timorous Beasties revamp

The Famous Grouse has unveiled a limited edition gift box created by Scottish designers Timorous Beasties who are famous for their surreal and provocative textiles.

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Lord Mandelson wants to delay introduction of the "mandatory code on alcohol," until April 2011, due to the economic downturn.

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Lord Mandelson wants to delay introduction of the "mandatory code on alcohol," until April 2011, due to the economic downturn.

Mandleson to postpone the mandatory code

Lord Mandelson wants to delay introduction of the "mandatory code on alcohol," until April 2011 due to the economic downturn.

Champagne production cut

Champagne production from the 2009 vintage will be reduced by millions of bottles in response to falling sales, following a compromise agreement between the houses and growers.

Concha y Toro goes lightweight

Concha y Toro has announced the next stage in its sustainable development strategy, by moving its Sunrise brand into new 'Eco Glass' lightweight bottles.