Bibendum appoints new head of technical

Bibendum has appointed Carmel Kilcline MW as its new head of technical as Stephen Walder retires.

KFWE puts sparkling in the spotlight

Kosher Food and Wine Experience London (KFWE) has announced that all things sparkling will be a key element of this year’s show for the first time.

Wines from Spain turns focus on biodynamic and organic

Wines from Spain has revealed it is adding a green twist to its annual tasting this year with a planned focus on the country’s organic and sustainable winemaking.

Will UK ‘bottle-ists’ ever accept wine in a can?

Rowena Curlewis, CEO of drinks design specialist Denomination, urges winemakers to stop bottling it and embrace new packaging formats and sizes

WSET introduces global education week as part of 50th anniversary activity

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced the launch of its first global ‘Wine Education Week’ as part of a programme of activity planned to mark its 50th birthday.

Waitrose predicts key drinks trends for 2019

Mezcal, canned and Greek wine are among the top drinks trends set to dominate the industry this year, according to Waitrose.

Harpers Events Guide 2019

A census in a rabbit warren, needle in a haystack – numerous similes come to mind when attempting to get to grips with 2019’s plethora of events. Concern over the looming prospect of Brexit hasn’t dampened the trade’s voracious appetite for putting on a grand show, and next year promises to be no exception.

Looking ahead: Robin Copestick, MD, Copestick Murray

Once again we are catching up with the trade over the next few weeks to find out how businesses are making the most of the all-important Christmas trading period, while also looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities 2019 will bring.

Joe Fattorini: Wine, bottle, decanter, ZOMBIES, corkscrew

Joe Fattorini contemplates the Hedwig von Restorff effect and how contextual isolation can become a money-spinner

Looking ahead: Miles McInnes, Jascots Wine Merchants

Once again we are catching up with the trade over the next few weeks to find out how businesses are making the most of the all-important Christmas trading period, while also looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities 2019 will bring.

WSTA reiterates ‘duty rise’ and ‘no deal' Brexit concerns to government

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) this week reiterated the “bleak picture” a ‘no deal Brexit’, combined with the pending duty rise, would paint for UK wine importers.

Thirsty Work

There’s been no shortage of innovation in wines and spirits over the past year.

Paris top ‘wine consuming city’

Paris has been named the ‘top wine consuming’ city in a new survey researching consumption and distribution in key cities across the world.

Consorzio Franciacorta elects new president

Consorzio Franciacorta has elected Silvano Brescianini as its new president.

Looking ahead: Laura Jewell MW, Wine Australia

Once again we are catching up with the trade over the next few weeks to find out how businesses are making the most of the all-important Christmas trading period, while also looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities 2019 will bring.

Looking ahead: Talya Roberson, director, Roberson Wine

Once again we are catching up with the trade over the next few weeks to find out how businesses are making the most of the all-important Christmas trading period, while also looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities 2019 will bring.

Looking ahead: Nik Darlington, Red Squirrel Wine

Once again we are catching up with the trade over the next few weeks to find out how businesses are making the most of the all-important Christmas trading period, while also looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities 2019 will bring.

Neil Ellis joins Gonzalez Byass UK

Looking ahead: Ian Harris MBE, chief executive, WSET

Tumultuous political times are offering an interesting backdrop to our latest Looking Ahead series.

LWF signs up as WSET Corporate Patron

London Wine Fair (LWF) has signed up as a bronze Corporate Patron of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) as part of a new partnership to push education.