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Johnnie Walker courts Asian couples

Published: 10 February, 2009

Johnnie Walker is targeting the Asian wedding market in the latest phase of marketing for its Black Label limited-edition centenary pack.

Sovio awaits High Court decision

Published: 10 February, 2009

Sovio Wines has entered its second day in the High Court calling for the Food Standard Agency to drop a ban on its low alcohol wine.

Bushfires show no mercy

Published: 10 February, 2009

Yarra valley winemakers are feeling the heat as bushfires rip through Victoria's vineyards.

MPs rally to oppose beer tax

Published: 10 February, 2009

Over 100 MPs are to lobby government to cut a beer tax plan for April's budget.

Wines in the Press Feb 7-8

Published: 10 February, 2009

A review of this weekend's reviews by the nation's wine critics

Guinness glasses to display unit info

Published: 09 February, 2009

Guinness is to display alcohol unit information on half-a-million of its glasses.

Novelli pubs close

Published: 09 February, 2009

Two pubs run by celebrity chef Jean Christophe Novelli have become the latest victims of recession.

Glasshouse undergoes pre-pack administration

Published: 09 February, 2009

The 12-strong pub company run by Peter Linacre has undergone a pre-pack administration.

Axe falls on Worrall Thompson restaurants

Published: 09 February, 2009

The chain of restaurants owned by celebrity chef Anthony Worrall Thompson has been forced to axe six outlets with the loss of 60 jobs.

Thierry's take control in buyout

Published: 09 February, 2009

The UK's leading independent wine importer has taken full control of its business in a share buyout.

UK distributor clinches port deal Claire Hu wine

Published: 09 February, 2009

One of the UK's leading importers of independent wine, beers and spirits has been appointed to distribute Delaforce's range of port.

Champagne exports hit by UK downturn

Published: 08 February, 2009

Global Champagne sales fell by 4.8% last year, partly due to falling demand in the UK and US.

Scotch duty cut 'would boost economy'

Published: 08 February, 2009

Economists say that a 2.5% cut in duty on Scotch whisky would boost the Scottish economy by £733m.

Guinness glass celebrates 250 years

Published: 08 February, 2009

Guinness is celebrating its 250^th anniversary with the launch of a limited-edition glass which reminds drinkers they are consuming 2.3 units of alcohol.

Industry fights back with website

Published: 06 February, 2009

An industry-wide initiative to improve the media image of pub culture across the UK has been launched online.

LVMH reports revenue fall

Published: 06 February, 2009

LVMH saw a 3% fall in revenue from wines and spirits in 2008, although sales on a like-for-like basis and taking account of currency changes were ahead by 1%.

Errazuriz launches new Chilean region

Published: 05 February, 2009

Viña Errazuriz has launched its first wine from Chile's new Aconcagua Costa region.

Industry chiefs put case to Treasury

Published: 05 February, 2009

Some of the drinks industry's biggest producers, including Constellation Europe and E J Gallo, met with Treasury minister Angela Eagle this week to call for an urgent rethink of the Government's escalator tax on alcohol.

Lanson launches new UK consumer campaign

Published: 05 February, 2009

Champagne house Lanson is resisting the global downturn by launching a major trade and consumer campaign in the UK in 2009.

Jaboulet Aine quits Rhone producer

Published: 05 February, 2009

Paul Jaboulet Aine, the leading Rhone producer, has announced that export director Nicolas Jaboulet has left the company to pursue a "personal project".