AB-Inbev confirms approach made to Peroni brewer SAB Miller about possible bid

Stella Artois and Budweiser brewer AB-Inbev has confirmed that it has made an approach to UK-based rival SAB Miller about a possible takeover of the company.

Caliterra winemaker tips Malbec to do big things in Chile

A leading Chilean winemaker thinks Malbec could be a grape with a big future in the country.

Italian producer Piccini launches sparkling wine as a competitive alternative to Prosecco

Chianti producer Piccini has launched a sparkling wine made with grapes from Prosecco territory.

Premium Grouse whisky expression gets a makeover as Smoky Black

The Black Grouse Scotch whisky is being relaunched as The Famous Grouse Smoky Black.

Scotch whisky wins legal recognition in 17 African nations

Scotch whisky producers are celebrating after the drink was given geographical indication protection by 17 African countries.

Prestige Champagne cuvée from Taittinger gets UK release

Taittinger is releasing its 2006 vintage Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut this month.

Ocado records quarterly sales rise of 15.3% and 27,000 more orders per week

Online grocery operation Ocado has reported a 15.3% rise in its own retail sales in the 12 weeks to August 9, to £252 million.

Raul Diaz and hospitality industry veteran John Davey launch Hospitality Workshops

Following the success of the launching his own programme WineTraining Ltd earlier this year Raul Diaz has partnered with John Davey to offer a comprehensive service and wine training programme for the on-trade called Hospitality Workshops.

Sparkling wine continues to fizz with on-trade sales up by more than half in a year

Sparkling wine is the star performer in the drinks trade with the value of on-trade sales up by more than half in the year to July 7, according to Nielsen figures in the third quarter market report from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.

Accolade buys Chilean producer Viña Anakena

Accolade Wines claims to be the first company to have a presence in each of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, North America and South America after buying Chilean producer Viña Anakena.

Peated 1989 single malt joins Old Pulteney Scotch range

Single malt brand Old Pulteney has added a new peated whisky to its range.

Sparkling wine helps push up online sales by 11% in first quarter of 2015 says WDR

The value of online wine sales rose 11% in the first quarter of 2015 according to analysis by the Wilson Drinks Report.

Bibendum PLB aims to showcase regional Argentina with two new wine ranges

Bibendum PLB has launched two new wine ranges from Argentina.

Australian wine bodies unite in call for tax reform and more marketing investment

Two leading Australian wine trade bodies have called on the federal government to make tax reforms and invest more in global marketing to help the industry.

Riesling competition wins for Luvians and London House

Luvians Bottle Shop in St Andrews has been named retail winner of Wines of Germany's 31 Days of German Riesling promotion this year.

Buffalo Trace outlines on-trade support programme

Gallo launches Canyon Road and adds Barefoot single-serve bottles

Gallo is launching the Canyon Road premium Californian wine brand in the UK market.

Majestic launches first own-label range under Definition umbrella

Majestic has launched its first own-label range of wines.

South African wine producer Perdeberg joins Boutinot portfolio in the UK

Tomatin releases 35-year-old Antiquary blend

Scotland's Tomatin distillery has released a 35-year-old blended whisky under its premium brand The Antiquary.