The Co- op’s most visible point of difference has always been Fairtrade and its autumn tasting on 4 October showed that the buyers have convinced further suppliers to convert to Fairtrade for several key wines.
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Champagne’s trade share has risen from 1% to 8% by value in the past eight years, with the number of unique Champagnes trading having multiplied in the same time frame, according to a new report.
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Native white varieties will be key in propelling understanding of Lebanon’s cool climate wines, Ksara estate’s George Sara has told Harpers.
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Armit Wines has appointed a new sales & marketing director alongside a key account & brand manager.
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The Co-op has claimed a UK supermarket first with the introduction of Helix wine corks - Portugal’s answer to the metal screw cap.
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A campaign is being launched to back Japanese wine in the UK.
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London’s Dandelyan has claimed the top accolade as the world’s best bar at The World’s 50 Best Bars awards 2018.
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Speaking to Harpers in our August issue, Berry Bros & Rudd chief executive Dan Jago made a strong case for the trade to better promote the career opportunities that exist within. The trade itself, he argued, had done much to shift from being a lifestyle choice to a more dynamic, professional world, offering exciting and diverse opportunities for those who entered, backed by quality training.
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Rueda DO has revealed a new corporate identity as part of its strategy to create a ‘strong and modern’ image for the region.
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Broadland Wineries has appointed Matthew Vowles as national account manager.
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Vins de Bordeaux is hosting its first Charity Quiz Night this October in aid of The Benevolent.
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Gusbourne has said it is showing “steady progress” as it reported results for the six months ended 30 June 2018.
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Bourgogne wines saw exports grow by 4% in volume for the first seven months of 2018, compared to the same period in 2017, according to the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB).
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Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV) has expanded its Chilean menu with the addition of family-owned producer De Martino.
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Wines of South Africa’s Cape Wine has seen an increase in visitor numbers of 27% on the previous event held in 2015.
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Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has expanded its Augmented Reality (AR) technology in the UK to Lindeman’s Bin, Wolf Blass Yellow Label and Matua using Living Wine Labels.
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Ehrmanns has partnered with Rioja winery Bodegas Palacio to become the exclusive UK distributor of the Glorioso and Cosme Palacio brands.
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Chapel Down is set to open a new experiential bar, restaurant and ginnery at King’s Cross, London.
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The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has appointed a new principal following Jim Gore’s departure last month.
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The Chablis harvest of 2018 is the best in 20 years, Louis Moreau, president of the Chablis Commission has announced.
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