Tired of dealing with big importers, a group of indies have launched a new agency to up profits and share business philosophies called The Vindependents.
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Consumers are increasingly demanding unique wine experiences, creating an opportunity for lesser-known regions to grow in the UK market. Discover some of them ahead of next month's Emerging Regions Tasting.
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Craft gin is hot. But what should craft distillers be doing to maximise their chances of success?
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James Lawrence examines the increasing commonality of the de luxe and vintage Champagne segment.
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New government statistics show that the number of 11- to 15-year-olds drinking alcohol has fallen to a record low.
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Sake's popularity is growing apace. Anna Greenhous take a look at how understanding of the category is changing with the help of international competitions
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Suppliers and retailer relations were under the spotlight at the Groceries Code Adjudicator's recent annual conference and the industry is being urged to be more vocal despite 'a climate of fear and an aspect of futility'.
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As multiples battle for share, tough times lie ahead for supermarkets and suppliers and the challenges facing the sector
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Sales of premium California wines have been picking up speed in the UK and many producers in the Golden State are looking to the UK as an export market full of opportunities.
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Tackling duty evasion and illicit activity within the drinks trade was a key message in last week's Budget, but what does it mean for the trade?
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Could the Greece debt crisis have implications for the wine trade? Take a loot at the events leading up to the dramatic collapse and what the uncertainty means for the wine world
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The closure battle is becoming a two-horse race in the UK - and it's getting harder to pick a winner.
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Oddbins boss Ayo Akintola talks to Rosie Davenport about his growth strategy and why trying to poach Naked Wines' staff is fair game
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The closing of Roberson Wines Kensington shop took many in the trade by surprise. Although some may see the change as dramatic shift for the company, we pulled together top questions and answers about what this means for one of London's most iconic businesses.
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This week William Grant & Sons UK released its annual Market Report highlighting key trends for 2015 including the current evolution of how consumers are defining value, the growth in online purchasing and the expansion of premium spirits.
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France is often seen as the most traditional of the world's wine regions but, as Erin Smith discovers, things are often far more modern than meets the eye.
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Italy has some of the largest choice of indigenous varietals that produce a dizzying range of wine styles and consumers are increasingly embracing them.
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The wine and spirit industry has been through a marked period of change - and, talking to suppliers and producers at last month's London Wine Fair more than ever manyexpect more transformation ahead.
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Having emerged as Spain's pre-eminent wine fair, Fenavin has positioned itself as a gateway to Spanish diversity as well as value.
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Harpers led a debate at last month's London Wine Fair to expose the myths and preconceptions about UK bottling, which raised questions about the ethics of the practice.
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