French minister slams plans to liberalise grape planting rules
Published: 20 June, 2011
European Union plans to liberalise grape planting regulations were slammed by the French Agriculture Minister.
Read more...Sterling remains subdued after poor retail sales figures
Published: 20 June, 2011
Sterling had a subdued end to the week following weaker than expected retail sales figures.
Read more...Collaboration and partnership is way forward for global wine industry, says Vinexpo's Robert Beynat
Published: 19 June, 2011
A key consequence of the 2009/2010 global financial crisis has been the willingness of international wine players to work far more collaboratively and for the world wine industry to act far more as one, according to Robert Beynat, chief executive of Vinexpo.
Read more...We must do more to fight "Ayotallahs" in health sector, warns Vinexpo's Robert Beynat
Published: 19 June, 2011
The global wine industry needs to ensure it does everything it can to take the "fight to the Ayotollahs" in the health sector that are threatening to restrict the responsible way in which it sells and promotes its wines, according to Robert Beynat, chief executive of Vinexpo.
Read more...Vinexpo to retun to the United States but not as an exhibition
Published: 19 June, 2011
Vinexpo is set to return to the United States with an as yet to be confirmed event, but it would not be a full blown exhibition similar to the ones in Bordeaux and Hong Kong, revealed chief executive Robert Beynat at Vinexpo 2011 today.
Read more...Tax increases force alcohol prices skyward
Published: 17 June, 2011
Record tax increases are driving the price of wine and spirits up dramatically in both the on and off-trade, according to figures from the WSTA's latest Market Report.
Read more...Kilchoman launches first-ever 100% Islay malt whisky
Published: 17 June, 2011
Islay distillery Kilchoman has launched the first-ever 100% Islay produced whisky - it has been produced from barley grown, malted, distilled, matured and bottled on-site.
Sterling falls as UK retails figures less than expected
Published: 17 June, 2011
Today's currency update shows sterling fell against the US dollar on Thursday after figures were released that showed UK retail sales fell by more than expected.
Read more...New Zealand harvest up 23%
Published: 16 June, 2011
The 2011 New Zealand grape harvest has seen 23% more grapes being picked in response to rising sales.
Read more...Record high in medals at English & Welsh Wine awards
Published: 16 June, 2011
Nearly 90% of entries gained a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal in this year's English & Welsh Wine of the Year Competition, showing another record high in medals awarded.
Read more...Sterling falls due to confidence drop in UK recovery
Published: 16 June, 2011
Today's currency update shows sterling fell to a three week low against the US dollar yesterday, as investors bought into safe-haven currencies.
Read more...Wine trade honour Robert Mondavi
Published: 15 June, 2011
In celebration of Robert Mondavi's legacy to the wine industry, members of the trade will take part in a worldwide online toast this Friday, June 17.
Liv-ex launches universal wine ID system
Published: 15 June, 2011
Fine wine exchange Liv-ex has launched a universal wine code with the aim of simplifying how the industry tracks wine.
Read more...Bumper harvest for Australia
Published: 15 June, 2011
The Australian harvest is estimated to be up 1% on last year, reducing hopes that the country can overcome its major oversupply problems.
Sterling strengthens as UK inflation holds steady
Published: 15 June, 2011
Today's currency markets show that sterling strengthened against a weak US dollar as UK inflation held steady at 4.5% year-on-year in May.
Read more...Bibendum moves warehousing to Tradeteam
Published: 14 June, 2011
Bibendum has moved its warehousing and distribution contract from London City Bond to Tradeteam.
Diageo to fund midwife training programme
Published: 14 June, 2011
Drinks producer Diageo is to fund a training programme for midwives to help them educate expectant mothers about the risks of alcohol to their unborn child.
Read more...Eating and drinking out down slightly in May
Published: 14 June, 2011
Spending on eating and drinking out dropped slightly for the first time this year in May as bad weather and a hangover from April's bumper royal wedding and bank holiday boost were felt across the trade.
Sterling hits week high against Euro
Published: 14 June, 2011
Sterling hit its strongest level in more than a week against the euro on Monday.
Read more...Sterling falls against dollar due to contracted UK industrial output
Published: 13 June, 2011
Sterling fell to a two week low against the US dollar on Friday as figures reveal UK industrial output contracted by 1.7% in April as a result of the extra bank holiday.
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