Diageo has released its Q3 (ending 31 March 2026) trading statement, detailing a +0.3% organic growth in net sales and +0.4% organic growth in volume year-on-year. This coincides with Diageo’s new CEO Sir Dave Lewis’ first full quarter in the role, having taken the helm on 1 January 2026.
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Spirits distributor Amber Beverage UK has announced the appointment of Selene Cakmak-Rathee (pictured, left) as marketing director and Nick Duncan (pictured, right) as UK sales director.
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The Portuguese Cork Association (APCOR) has revealed its UK communications campaign for 2026, designed to strengthen cork’s position as the “premium, future proof closure of choice”.
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UK premium spirits supplier Mangrove Global has unveiled that it has become the UK distributor for Fratelli Branca, the owner of the Fernet-Branca bitter brand.
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Fortnum & Mason has unveiled its redesigned own-label still wine collection, which it called “a significant evolution” in its wine offering.
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Diageo has revealed the ten bartenders who will take part in this year’s World Class GB final, with contestants hailing from around the UK.
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National Wine Careers Week (NWCW) is set to commence this Saturday 9 May running until Saturday 16 May. The organisers of the initiative are encouraging businesses from across the sector to get involved and showcase the sector to a fresh audience.
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The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has released an open letter addressed to Scotland’s next MSPs just days before the Scottish Parliamentary election, due to take place this Thursday (7 May).
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WineGB is asking independent retailers across the country to take part in its English Wine Week campaign, which is returning for another year.
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US president Donald Trump has announced that tariffs on Scotch whisky and other controls will be removed following King Charles’ visit to the United States.
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Curious Vines has partnered with Maisons Marques et Domaines (MMD) – the UK subsidiary of Champagne Louis Roederer – to create the Diploma Diversity Bursary.
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South African wine exported to China is set to benefit from zero-tariff access to the Chinese market. The agreement commences on 1 May 2026 and will last for an initial period of two years.
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Importer Fells has announced the addition of two South African producers to its portfolio: Kaapzicht from Stellenbosch and Elgin’s Paul Clüver.
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International holding company Terold Invest – which controls Grupo Peñaflor and WX Wines – has announced the acquisition of Cheltenham-based brand developer and distributor Off-Piste Wines.
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Quinta do Noval has declared three 2024 vintages – Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2024; Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2024; and Quinta do Passadouro Vintage Port 2024.
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The accidental passing of MD of Loire estates Langlois and Hubert Brochard François-Régis de Fougeroux has been announced.
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Over 100 workers at bottle manufacturer and filler Encirc's Elton plant are planning to stage further strikes (from 3-15 May and 1-15 June), after previous action finished yesterday (28 April).
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Online supermarket Ocado has released research which shows that demand for mid-strength drinks is “booming”.
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Enotria has added its first Chinese wine to its premium portfolio with producer Chateau Changyu-Moser XV.
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The trade is facing renewed scrutiny over workplace culture, harassment, and discrimination, as new research published by Drinks United highlights significant shortcomings in employee treatment and reporting practices across the sector.
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