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Vodka goes Vanilla with Walders

Published: 27 April, 2009

Liqueur producer Walders is preparing to release a new vodka and vanilla drink for the category.

Maxxium pushes port message

Published: 27 April, 2009

Maxxium UK is hoping to persuade on-trade retailers to take a more proactive approach to port sales with the launch of a new promotional kit.

Cognac producers launch education toolkit

Published: 24 April, 2009

Cognac producers have financed and developed a new training toolkit to help trade professionals improve their understanding of the region and its products.

Robert Parker heads wine conference line-up

Published: 24 April, 2009

Robert Parker is making his first visit to Spain to appear in a conference discussing the future of the global wine industry.

Diageo film aims to inspire bartenders

Published: 24 April, 2009

A film which aims to inspire bartenders has been released online by Diageo's Reserve Brands Group.

Pubs bank on brisk St George's Day trade

Published: 23 April, 2009

Pubs across the country are preparing for a brisk trade as events get underway to celebrate St George's Day.

Budget slaps more duty on alcohol

Published: 22 April, 2009

Alcohol duties will climb by a further 2% from midnight tonight as a result of Chancellor Alistair Darling's second budget since the Labour government took power.

Wine industry 'remains under pressure'

Published: 22 April, 2009

The managing director of a wine company that took its anti-duty campaign to the steps of No. 10 Downing Street has described the latest duty rise of 2% as "outrageous", but less than expected.

Whisky trade under threat

Published: 22 April, 2009

One of the country's most valuable export industries, Scotch whisky, has said the 2% rise in spirits duty will damage trade further.

Prosecco pushes for DOCG status

Published: 22 April, 2009

The regulatory body for the prosecco wine industry is seeking DOCG status from the next vintage - and aiming to become the first vini/viticultural region to gain UNESCO recognition as a word heritage site on its wine credentials alone.

Budget 'a death warrant' for pubs

Published: 22 April, 2009

Chancellor Alistair Darling has signed a death warrant for thousands of struggling British pubs by raising alcohol tax by 2% in his latest Budget, it has been claimed.

Diageo linked with LVMH bid

Published: 22 April, 2009

Diageo is in the early stages of preparing a bid to take over the wine and spirits interests of French luxury goods firm LVMH, according to UK press reports.