Bewes to step down from Hallgarten
Published: 24 November, 2025
Hallgarten & Novum Wines MD Andrew Bewes is to step down from his role at the end of March 2026.
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2022 harvest puts Sogevinus ‘to the test’
Published: 28 November, 2022
Leading Port and still wine producer Sogevinus is celebrating making its way through a "very difficult and challenging harvest", which was able to overcome significant viticultural challenges, including heat intensity and the lack of rainfall, particularly when it came to lower altitude vines.
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Journey’s End teams up with Ingham to launch sustainable ‘punk’ wine brand
Published: 01 August, 2022
Wine trade veteran buyer Andrew Ingham is to launch an innovative new range in collaboration with Cape winery Journey’s End this autumn.
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Bollinger expands Loire footprint with Hubert Brochard
Published: 01 July, 2022
The Bollinger Group has increased its presence in the Loire Valley with the acquisition of Sancerre’s Hubert Brochard estate.
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Rooftop bar to offer 360° views of London
Published: 11 May, 2022
WAGTAIL ROOFTOP BAR AND RESTAURANT
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Portman Group takes a hard line on hard seltzers
Published: 31 March, 2022
The Portman Group today issued updated guidance to drinks companies on the fast-growing hard seltzer category, after research found there is low understanding among consumers that the drink is alcoholic.
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Hospitality sector urges government to stall VAT hike in April
Published: 08 February, 2022
In a campaign organised by UKHospitality, more than 250 business leaders from the service and leisure industries have written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak, urging the government to keep VAT at 12.5% beyond March 2022.
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Arc Inspirations secures financial backing for expansion
Published: 31 January, 2022
Leading bar and restaurant operator Arc Inspirations has signed an agreement with HSBC to borrow £5m, allowing the company to fulfil its plans for expansion and growth.
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Champagne Castelnau and Nicolas Feuillatte finalise merger deal
Published: 17 December, 2021
Two of Champagne’s most important cooperatives reached an historic agreement this week, creating a powerful new stakeholder in the region.
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Boparan group achieves carbon neutral certification
Published: 07 December, 2021
Every brand owned and operated by the Boparan Restaurant Group has been certified as carbon neutral by Carbon Neutral Britain, after offsetting all their direct emissions.
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Fellows of New Zealand Winegrowers announced for 2021
Published: 03 December, 2021
The New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has unveiled the recipients of its Fellows award, which recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the New Zealand wine industry.
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Chilean multinational furthers sustainability drive
Published: 25 November, 2021
One of South America's largest wine producers has introduced a new set of sustainability requirements, including stringent rules pertaining to bottling and packaging.
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Calorie labelling on alcoholic drinks gains pace
Published: 25 November, 2021
The latest market review released by the Portman Group has shown that almost half (47%) of alcoholic drinks sold in the UK now feature calorie information on labels, despite no legal requirement to do so.
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CGA report hints at hospitality recovery
Published: 15 November, 2021
New data released by CGA Strategy offers a glimpse of a beleaguered industry in resurgence, with total sales rising in Britain's managed pubs, restaurants and bars.
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Circle of Wine Writers to continue online training programmes in 2022
Published: 12 November, 2021
The Circle of Wine Writers has revealed that it is to carry on into 2022 with its regular programme of Let’s talk about… webinars and Let’s taste… web-based tastings.
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Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino three new Caballeros
Published: 25 October, 2021
Three new Caballeros have been invested into the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino (GOVC).
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Wine Drinkers UK call for wine duty freeze
Published: 07 October, 2021
A combination of climate change, labour shortages and increased shipping costs are threatening Britain’s wine supplies, with price rises likely to follow, Wine Drinkers UK (WDUK) has claimed.
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New vocational hardship initiative launched by The Drinks Trust
Published: 05 October, 2021
The Drinks Trust has unveiled the launch of a new vocational hardship initiative called Develop, a scheme designed to lift people out of long-term hardship and help tackle the staff and skill shortage in the drinks hospitality sector.
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DHL acquires logistics firm JF Hillebrand
Published: 19 August, 2021
A major force in global wine shipping has been purchased by the Deutsche Post (DPDHL) Group for approximately €1.5 billion.
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