SPI Group 'extremely disappointed' by Dutch ruling returning Stolichnaya brand to Russia

Spirit International said it was "extremely disappointed" that a Dutch court has ordering the company to hand control of three vodka brands back to the Russia state-owned monopoly.

Benevolent Roof Gardens 'Pink Flamingo' London Wine Fair party tickets go on sale

Tickets are now on sale for the second annual 'Pink Flamingo' Roof Gardens Benevolent Party, which marks the end of the London Wine Fair.

First single malt whisky to be distilled in Glasgow in over a century, is laid down

The Glasgow Distillery Company has produced and laid the first casks of single malt whisky to be distilled in Glasgow in over a century.

Q&A: Hervé Deschamps, chief winemaker at Perrier-Jouët, talks about his work at the iconic brand spanning three decades

Hervé Deschamps talks to Erin Smith about the pressures of being chief winemaker at Perrier-Jouët

Wines of Argentina launches a series of events ahead of Malbec World Day

Wines of Argentina UK will be hosting a series of events and running focused marketing campaigns across the trade, in the run-up to Malbec World Day.

France Under One Roof host over 40 importers and producers at today's tasting

France Under One Roof is hosting its 14^th annual tasting today at the Lindley Hall, Royal Horticulture Halls in London.

Argentine wine entering a "new era", says legend of the industry Jose Zuccardi

A new generation of winemakers is helping Argentina enter a phase of "premiumisation" that concentrates of terroir-specific wines, a leading Mendoza winery has said.

Tesco faces potential multi-billion pound UK shareholder claim

Tesco is facing a potential multi-billion pound class action lawsuit in the UK by a not-for-profit organisation representing its shareholders, in relation to the profit overstatement it announced last year.

Diageo puts innovation 'at the heart' of its UK commercial strategy

Diageo is stepping up its commitment to innovation as part of a commercial strategy that will see levels of npd boosted across its drinks portfolio. 

Fever-Tree's revenue soars 49%

In its inaugural financial year results as a publicly traded company, Fever-Tree beat analysts expectations and saw revenue grow by 49%.

The Institute of Masters of Wine inducts five new members

The Institute of Masters of Wine has welcomed five new Masters of Wine into its membership bringing the total number of MWs to 332 globally.

Mathias Camilleri named UK's Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Sommelier of the Year

Last week Mathias Camilleri from the Medlar was named UK's Cha&icircne des Rôtisseurs Young Sommelier of the Year.

Final call for bartenders to enter Diageo Reserve World Class 2015 competition in the UK

Diageo is searching nationwide for the best British bartender to represent the UK in Diageo's Reserve World Class 2015 bartending competition in South Africa later this year.

Australian wine sees export value and volume growth for first time in seven years

Australian wine exports are showing positive growth in value and volume for the first time in seven years, according to new figures from the Australian Grape and Wine Authority.

ProWein 2015: Global currency fluctuations a key topic at this year's fair

The current fluctuations in currency exchange rates was the 'conversation of ProWein', particularly with the weakening euro and the strengthening US dollar having ripple effects on the global wine trade.

Diageo to provide calorie labelling on all beers, wines and spirits

Diageo is to provide on-pack calorie advice on typical servings across its spirits, beers and wine, it announced today. 

ProWein 2015: Global currency fluctuations a key topic at this year's fair

The current fluctuations in currency exchange rates was the 'conversation of ProWein', particularly with the weakening euro and the strengthening US dollar having ripple effects on the global wine trade.

ProWein 2015: Casella Family Brands capitalise on distribution to drive double digit growth

ProWein 2015: Record breaking 52,000 visitors attended this week's show

More than 52,000 visitors attended ProWein 2015 this year, an increase of 7% over last year,  further solidifying the show as a must attend event on the international wine trade calendar.

Prowein 2015: Gonzáles Byass grows profit 63% through international export effort

Gonzáles Byass has reported a 63% increase in net profit in 2014 over the previous year, which was primarily driven through the expansion of its international exports.