The UK remains the world’s second biggest importer of still and sparkling wine, analysts have confirmed - despite the era of high volume wine sales being “over for good”.
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Fairtrade wine is becoming increasingly popular, with 39% of Fairtrade shoppers seeking out the Fairtrade label on wines and spirits, up 10% on 2010.
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Inter Rhône has revealed a “very promising” start to 2019 with preliminary data showing export sales to the UK near stagnant compared to the double-digit volume drop recorded in 2018.
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The Court of the European Union has backed the decision made by the EUIPO recognising the validity of the three-dimensional marks registered by Bottega to protect the distinctive features of its Bottega Gold and Bottega Rose Gold bottles.
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Jascots Wine Merchants has posted sales of £9.25 million - a record high - for the year ending 30 April 2019.
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The Wine Society has launched a new series of own-label wine - the Bin Series.
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The first courses for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s (WSET) new Level 3 Award in Spirits are open for booking in the UK and USA.
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Beefsteak Club has brought back its ads on London Routemaster buses to coincide with the London Wine Fair and London Wine Week.
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Furleigh Estate will release a new range of super-premium sparkling wines to coincide with English Wine Week, which takes place between Saturday 25 May and Sunday 2 June.
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A new collective of specialist wine importers - Spot - is set to launch at the London Wine Fair (LWF).
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Ruffino has “confirmed its commitment to environmental responsibility” by introducing three organic-certified wines, a Chianti, a Prosecco and a Pinot Grigio.
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Ridgeview CEO Tamara Roberts and her team welcomed HRH Duchess of Cornwall yesterday for a tour of the estate as part of a Royal visit to cultural and gastronomic hot spots in East Sussex.
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A leading figure in South African wine has issued a stark warning about the industry's future.
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Waitrose is launching nine new own label wines from “lesser-known” grape varieties.
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Berkmann Wine Cellars has secured £14 million of backing from HSBC UK to support its overseas expansion plans.
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Mirabeau-en-Provence has revealed the launch of Pret-a-Porter, a 13% abv rosé in a can, into 250 Waitrose stores on 20 May 2019. It will retail at £3.49.
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Loire Valley Wines trade body has announced a new consumer marketing campaign for the UK - the Loire Bucket List.
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Wine Paris and Vinexpo Paris have come together to move their 2020 exhibitions so they both run from 10 to 12 of February at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
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As the founder of Plumpton College’s wine division prepares to depart for pastures new, Jo Gilbert finds out what the future holds for this rapidly evolving institution.
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