The Foundation for Wine Culture and Civilisations has announced that Philippe Massol (pictured, right) – who has been driving the Cité du Vin project since its inception in 2009 – will be stepping down as MD at the end of this year.
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Independent distributor (and international spirits firm) Quintessential Brands has been appointed the exclusive UK agent for leading Nordic drinks company Anora Group’s spirits portfolio.
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Rising food, drink and energy costs are eroding margins for the hospitality sector, despite a summer trading boost due to weather and sporting events, according to a new survey.
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González Byass UK has announced the appointment of Suzie Parr (pictured) as its new MD, as Melissa Draycott steps down from the role after 17 years at the company.
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Hospitality leaders under 30 have issued a joint statement to the UK government, coordinated by UK Hospitality, urging it to reduce employment costs and protect entry-level jobs amid the Neets crisis, which shows no sign of abating.
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Bucking the industry trend amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds, Virgin Wines has returned to sales growth, with revenue rising 3.4% to £61m in the year to 3 July 2026.
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A group of leading wine buyers from the UK, EU and US have announced at this year’s Sustainability in Drinks (SID) conference that they are joining forces to help more growers move towards regenerative farming.
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Alternative packaging business the Canned Wine Group has announced its acquisition of New Theory – a South African low-intervention wine brand.
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Riccardo Pasqua, CEO of the Veneto-based estate, speaks to Harpers about the creative approach to communications which has bolstered the company's continued growth this year, explaining the increasing importance of influencers and the value of using social media to talk about wine.
The #VATsTheProblem campaign has attracted more than 400,000 signatories from across the hospitality sector, with an official petition delivered to the Prime Minister's office two weeks before Chancellor Healey's 28 October Budget.
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This year, consumers are set to spend more on wine and buy more bottles over the Christmas period than in 2025, according to Hallgarten & Novum Wines’s 2026 Festive Trends Report.
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International wine business Vinarchy has outlined how its plan to “redefine the wine category” extends to its global travel retail (GTR) growth strategy.
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William Grant & Sons (WG&S) has released its results for the year ending 31 December 2025, detailing a difficult year as challenging headwinds continue to prevail.
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The Scottish government has announced its support for the #VATsTheProblem campaign, which aims to cut VAT on hospitality to 10%.
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Vinarchy – the business formed out of the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers – has launched Vintelligence, an initiative designed to make aisles and menus easier to navigate for consumers.
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Workers at Diageo’s Cameronbridge distillery are set to strike after a dispute over the drinks giant’s plans to slash jobs across its operations.
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According to the second edition of Liberty Wines’ Independent Off-Trade Wine Report, 40% of independent merchants increased their sales between March 2024 and March 2026, with a quarter of indies growing sales by over 10%.
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The Welsh government has announced a 30% rates cut for high-street businesses including pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, live music venues and licensed clubs in a move intended to “breathe new life into town centres”.
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LWC has announced the acquisition of Wigan Beer Company, a long-established wholesaler which serves pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues across northwest England.
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International fine wine and rare spirits merchant Cru Wine has appointed Andrea Marino (pictured) as its new MD, following its three-year restructuring programme.
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