WSET appoints new principal

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has appointed a new principal following Jim Gore’s departure last month.

Indies brave the storm

With the likes of an undetermined Brexit and poor 2017 harvest to deal with, how are independents coping? Lisa Riley reports

Paul Symington to step down as chair

Paul Symington is stepping down as chairman of Symington Family Estates at the end of this year following a 40-year career in the family business.

Growth in number of new Oregon wineries nearly doubles

The number of new wineries that opened in the US state of Oregon last year nearly doubled compared to the previous year.

Ehrmanns boosts Iberian menu with Astobiza Estate

Ehrmanns has boosted its Iberian portfolio by partnering with boutique Txakoli producers, Astobiza Estate.

Curious signs up as first wine harvest sponsor

Curious Brewery, owned by English winemaker Chapel Down, has signed a deal to sponsor the wine harvest.

Holiday season boosts eating-out market

La Compagnie de La Burgondie secures first major UK off-trade listing

La Compagnie de La Burgondie has secured its first major UK off-trade deal.

IMW appoints Adrian Garforth MW chairman

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has appointed Adrian Garforth MW as its new chairman.

SITT set for Leeds launch as it gears up for Autumn tastings

Specialist Importers Trade Tastings (SITT) is gearing up for its popular Autumn tastings including its first event in Leeds.

CyT hopes to steal share from other alcohol categories with NPD

Concha y Toro (CyT) has launched the first in a line of NPD developed to attract consumers currently shopping within spirits, premium ciders and beers to the wine category.

Vignerons de Tutiac and the Vignerons d’Uni-Médoc join forces in strategic alliance

Vignerons de Tutiac and the Vignerons d’Uni-Médoc have joined forces to form a ‘strategic Bordeaux union’.

Wines of Germany reveals 31 Days of German Riesling winners

Wines of Germany has announced the winners of this year’s 31 Days of Riesling campaign.

SWA calls on government to continue duty freeze

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called on the UK government to support the industry at home through a continued duty freeze in the Autumn Budget.

Copestick Murray adds first Champagne to I Heart portfolio

Copestick Murray, owned by German group Henkell which recently purchased Freixenet to form the world’s largest sparkling wine supplier, has added the first Champagne to its I Heart range to replicate the success of the brand’s Prosecco.

Les Caves de Pyrene lists long lost Manseng Noir grape variety

Les Caves de Pyrene has listed long lost grape variety Manseng Noir originally discovered on a 150-year-old plot in Viella, AOC Madiran.

Britain sees 3,000 licensed premise closures in a year

The number of licensed sites across Britain has dropped to 119,800 in the past year, with a total of 3,116 restaurants, pubs, bars and other licensed premises having been closed down.

New white paper urges hospitality sector to embrace the 'now economy' to plug staffing gaps

Embracing the “now economy” by using technology to plug staffing gaps with temporary workers has been hailed a must for the hospitality sector as a staff shortage looks poised to increase further as a result of Brexit.

FMV bolsters Champagne menu with Leclerc Briant

Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV) has expanded its Champagne portfolio with the addition of Leclerc Briant.

Jascots expands ‘natural’ menu with Languedoc producer

Jascots has expanded its ‘natural’ wine portfolio with the addition of Languedoc producer Mas des Caprices.