The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW), in collaboration with auction house Sotheby’s, are set to host an online fundraising auction. The proceeds will go towards supporting the IMW’s educational mission.
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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has announced the results of a trial that used artificial intelligence (AI) at scale to see if alcohol ads are sticking to the rules.
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WineFi, the wine investment platform, has released its wine market report for Q3 of 2025.
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At The Whisky Exchange’s impressive cellar on Great Portland Street, Dawn Davies MW, buying director at The Whisky Exchange Trade, guided Harpers through the company’s fresh agave spirits offer and explained the heady potential of the category.
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The Drinks Trust Gala, which took place on 6 October, raised a total of over £60,000 in support of people working in the drinks trade.
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US spirits exports to the UK fell 29% in the second quarter of 2025, dropping to $26.9m, according to the American Distilled Spirits Exports 2025 Mid-Year Report (ADSE).
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Some 71% of European consumers are buying, stocking or consuming less alcohol, according to new analysis released today at the Beverage Forum Europe 2025 by Circana.
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The UK’s largest wine retailer Majestic has announced it is seeking to add 150 new employees, both temporary and permanent, across its 216 shops in anticipation of Christmas trading.
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The annual Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) awards ceremony shone a light on businesses in licensed hospitality who have shown dedication to ensuring employee wellbeing.
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The Coravin Guide, the first and only guide to wine by-the-glass menus around the world, is now live.
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The World Bulk Wine Exhibition (WBWE) will take place on 24 and 25 November at RAI Amsterdam.
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Norway’s Felice Capasso has won the title of World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025 at the Toronto-hosted annual ceremony.
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In two weeks’ time, Ian Harris MBE, the ex-CEO of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), will walk the Vanguard Way for charity.
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The UK wine market stands tall among its global peers, with the quality of offer, including both portfolios and services delivered, riding high, also with innovation and evolution much in evidence. This, then, lends extra credence and kudos to those that have made it into our Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers listing this year, celebrating the best in the business of supplying quality drinks to both the hospitality and retail sectors.
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Caroline Fiot has been announced as the new cellar master of Maison Ruinart.
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Wine and spirits distributor Enotria has announced the onboarding of Mendoza’s Catena and Catena Zapata to its portfolio from 1 January 2026 onwards.
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To mark its 40th anniversary, the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino (GOVC) has announced the six inaugural recipients of its new mentorship programme.
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Chef Darryl Shotlander and sommelier Ché Dyson-Holland have been announced the winners of the 10th annual Gosset Matchmakers.
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Today (1 October) marks the commencement of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) levy. It also marks the deadline for which ‘large producers’ under the scheme must report their packaging data for the first half of 2025.
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The second edition of Sustainability in Drinks (SID) has been forced to change its venue, due to a burst water main in central Marylebone last week that flooded its proposed St Mary’s site.
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