SWA welcomes duty decrease
Published: 27 November, 2008
Scotch whisky distillers have welcomed the Government's clarification of changes to the excise duty on spirits, following this week's pre-Budget report.
Read more...Whiskey distillers welcome excise duty change
Published: 27 November, 2008
Scotch whisky distillers have welcomed the government's clarification of changes to the excise duty on spirits, following this week's pre-Budget report.
Read more...Government U-turns on duty hike for spirits
Published: 26 November, 2008
The government has made a u-turn on planned tax changes for spirits, by reducing the duty charges from 8% to 4%.
Read more...IMW holds first Asian master class
Published: 26 November, 2008
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has held its first Asian MW master class in Singapore.
Read more...AFW extends deadline for sommelier of the year competition
Published: 26 November, 2008
The Academy of Food & Wine (AFW) has extended the deadline for entries to its 2009 Sommelier of the Year competition.
Read more...Tiger Beer rapped for "disrespectful" ladyboy ad
Published: 26 November, 2008
An advert for Tiger Beer which claimed it was the best export from the Far East since ladyboys has been banned by an advertising watchdog.
Read more...Vinexpo gears up for 2009 show
Published: 26 November, 2008
Major wine and spirits trade exhibition Vinexpo has reappointed drinks specialist Voice PR to conduct public relations in the UK for the 2009 exhibition.
Read more...Castel strengthens Bordeaux presence
Published: 26 November, 2008
Castel is extending its involvement with wines from the Bordeaux region and targeting more upmarket clients, following its acquisition of Bordeaux wine merchant Oenoalliance six months ago.
Read more...Three new appointments to Thierry's team
Published: 25 November, 2008
Thierry's has appointed Marie Knight and Claire Sheppard as two heads of trading, tasked with developing and delivering strategy for existing and new channels.
Read more...Cheap wines to bear brunt of pre-Budget tax cut, warns WSTA
Published: 25 November, 2008
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) says the combination of a cut in VAT and the rise in duty on alcohol, announced yesterday by the Chancellor, will push up the price of cheaper wines.
Read more...Stella launches 'Get Home Safe' festive campaign
Published: 25 November, 2008
InBev UK has launched a responsible drinking campaign through its Stella Artois premium lager brand to help people make the most of the Christmas party season, but still get home safely.
Read more...Illicit alcohol consumption is rife, warns new report
Published: 25 November, 2008
The consumption of illicit or noncommercial alcohol is widespread in many countries worldwide and contributes significantly to the global burden of disease, according to a new report by the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP).
Read more...Gaymer to sponsor new music festival
Published: 25 November, 2008
The Gaymer Cider Company has announced that it will sponsor a new music event in London next summer.
Read more...International wine producer supports Ramsay's TV series
Published: 25 November, 2008
International wine producer ZGM is supporting Gordon Ramsay's 'Cookalong' series to promote Palatium, its German wine.
Read more...Industry fury at pre-Budget duty rise
Published: 25 November, 2008
Drinks industry leaders have reacted with fury at news that the government will again increase the duty on alcohol.
Read more...Wines in the Press: From Californian Chardonnay to century-old nectars
Published: 25 November, 2008
Jancis Robinson MW acquaints herself with wines from a bygone era and Jane MacQuitty lets us in on which tipples will be getting her through the winter months. Meanwhile Tim Atkin MW explains why his political persuasion is re-igniting his passion for American wines.
Read more...Project to curb underage drinking launches
Published: 24 November, 2008
A pioneering project to curb underage alcohol sales and combat associated anti-social behaviour is launching in Kent.
Read more...Alcohol duty set to rise as VAT rate slashed
Published: 24 November, 2008
Alistar Darling has confirmed that he will cut VAT from 17.5% to 15% but will increase duties on alcohol to ensure that prices remain unchanged.
Read more...Virgin Wines reports record sales figures
Published: 24 November, 2008
Virgin Wines has recorded its highest weekly sales volume ever, bucking the trend experienced by scores of retailers during the current economic slowdown.
Read more...Drinkaware Trust appoints new CEO
Published: 24 November, 2008
The Drinkaware Trust has appointed Chris Sorek as its new chief executive.
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