Kantar Worldpanel: It is the 'golden' age of groceries for consumers, but not for retailers

The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel released last week show all major supermarkets posted a slowdown in their rate of growth, but consumers are saving more than ever.

LWF: WSTA's chief warns of uncertainty ahead for trade

At the London Wine Fair 2016 held last week at Kensington Olympia, chief executive officer of the Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) warned the trade may face some challenges in the year ahead following the Chief Medical Officer's revised guidelines for alcohol consumption.

Distell looks to increase market share in the UK

South African wine and spirits conglomerate Distell is focusing on expanding its market share in the UK according to Joseph Walsh the commercial director UK & Ireland.

No Shortage: Prosecco drinkers have nothing to fear

The president of the Consorzio Tutela Prosecco DOC, which is the leading body of producers in Prosecco wanted to reassure Prosecco drinkers that there will be enough Prosecco to meet demand this year, but prices for suppliers are rising.

Inside Conviviality's acquisition of Bibendum PLB

On Sunday 1 May 2106, Conviviality Retail confirmed it would be acquiring Bibendum PLB for £60 million following shareholder approval. Diana Hunter, chief executive officer of Conviviality Retail and Bibendum PLB chief executive officer Michael Saunders talk with Harpers.co.uk about the deal.

Insights: What lies ahead following En Primeur?

It has been nearly five years since the Bordeaux fine wine market, which had been riding an incredible high, came to a screeching halt and it has been on a downward spiral ever since - until now.

Conviviality to acquire Bibendum PLB for £60m

Conviviality Plc has announced its subsidiary Conviviality Brands Limited has conditionally agreed to acquire Bibendum PLB for an 'enterprise value' of £60 million.

Insights: Suppliers are focusing on value-added services to the service industry

Today suppliers have to offer an array of services to help their customers sell on their wines and they are becoming increasingly more sophisticated in their repertoire.

The Smith Report: China comes good for wine for Chile and Australia

Chilean and Australian wines are on a roll in China where imports are on the up and currency fluctuations have boosted volume.

Online retailer eBay launches wine specific site in the US

Online retailer and bidding platform eBay has launched a wine specific site in the US called eBay Wine.

Jascots Wine Merchants rolls out Sunday delivery services

Jascots Wine Merchants, specialist supplier to the on-trade and independent merchants, is rolling out seven day delivery services for its London customers. It is the first company to offer Sunday delivery services which it will be providing through its own delivery vans.

Number of new distilleries in the UK jumps 50% in 2015

Forty-nine new distilleries came online in 2015 according to Nicholas Cook of the Gin Guild, which was based on HRMC's most recent data.

Amazon Prime Now rolling out one-hour restaurant food delivery service in selected US cities

Q&A: Angelo Gobbi, Bromley Court Hotel

Angelo Gobbi is the whiskey sommelier and the overseer of all libations at the Bromley Court Hotel outside of London. Following a renovation of the hotel and in the throws of spring, beverages in the terrace garden call.

English sparkling wine goes head to head with Champagne in Paris

The Wine and Spirits Trade Association put English sparkling wine up against Champagne in a blind tasting in Paris.

Rabobank: Global wine supply in flux as drinkers trade up

The global wine supply is in flux depending which end of the market producers play in, with wines on the premium end being considerably higher in demand compared to wines on the lower end of the market according to Rabobank's Wine Quarterly Q2 2016 report.

Famed Sonoma Patz & Hall winery sells to Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Sonoma Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer Patz & Hall has been purchased by Washington wine company St. Michell Wine Estates for an undisclosed sum

Analysis: Are organic and biodynamic wines going mainstream?

Following the positive response over the past two days at the fifth annual Real Wine Fair, Doug Wregg, co-organiser of the event, confidently believes that natural and biodynamic wines are no longer niche products but are increasingly becoming more mainstream.

Rémy Cointreau year results show growth as Asian trading improves

Rémy Cointreau saw net sales grow 8.9% for the 2015/2016 financial year to just over €1.050 billion with strong growth being driven "on the back of improving trends in Greater China."

Australian wine exports jump 13% by value

According to Wine Australia's Export Report in the last 12 months to March 2016, the value of Australian wine exports jumped 13% to AUD$2.1 billion, it biggest increase since 1999, and volume increase by 3%.