LWF fees came from “aggrieved” exhibitors

The London Wine Fair’s boss has come out in defence of the decision to charge certain visitors to this year’s show, saying the decision came from consultations with “several long-standing exhibitors, who were aggrieved that competitive businesses were not taking a stand yet attending the show en masse with a view to trading”.

Romanian group pulls out of LWF as Brexit hits funding

The Benevolent launches campaign to push 'It could be me' initiative

The Benevolent has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the charity’s ‘It could be me’ initiative, which is aimed at getting as many members of the drinks industry to sign up to donate £5 a month.

Enotria & Coe rethinks approach to LWF

Enotria & Coe has revised its approach to the London Wine Fair (LWF) to “rethink and reshape the traditional concept of wines on a stand".

Simpsons Wine Estate to showcase bumper 2018 harvest at LWF

Kent producer Simpsons Wine Estate is gearing up to unveil a number of new releases at next month's London Wine Fair (LWF).

Georgia expands UK promo campaign

The National Wine Agency of Georgia has announced an expanded promotional campaign for the UK market in 2019.

WSTA and LWF reveal results of UK importers Brexit survey

The Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) has revealed the results of a survey carried out at its recent roundtable, held in partnership with the London Wine Fair (LWF), looking ahead to the potential effects of various Brexit outcomes on the trade.

LWF introduces charges for attendees in 2019

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. 

Women in Wine

Lisa Riley reports on how both genders are galvanising efforts to ensure better representation for women in the industry

Industry leaders plan for multiple scenarios as uncertainty continues to Brexit D-Day

With Brexit D-Day less than a year away, this year’s Wine and Spirit Trade Association-hosted briefing at the London Wine Fair (LWF) promised a glimpse at how the trade is preparing for life after Brexit.

LWF: Domaine Paul Mas launches ambitious estate wines

Domaine Paul Mas is to launch three new estate wines from Languedoc and Roussillon this September, to be pitched to the market at around £50 RRP.

LWF: Innovation theme spills outwards with new product launches

As an event for striking new deals and making new relationships, it is unsurprising that the London Wine Fair has become one of the major launchpads for new product development, with producers and importers using the fair as a stage on which to show off what they have been working hard on throughout the year.

LWF: Hike in LWF visitors

The number of visitors to the London Wine Fair (LWF) this year, the first with Hannah Tovey at the helm, jumped “significantly” compared to the previous year’s show.

Innovation essential if wine to curb falling consumer base

The last major innovation in the wine category was the screwcap – first introduced a couple of decades ago - and the category is going to have to seriously pick up the pace if it is to stay relevant to today’s consumer.

LWF: Uncertainty continues to cloud Brexit debate to 2020 and beyond

With 312 days to go until the UK officially leaves the EU, the effect of economic uncertainty and how the trade is placed to take advantage of opportunities offered by Brexit formed the crux of discussions at one of the opening debates of the London Wine Fair this morning.

LWF: Lanchester launches Italian duo to challenge conventional packaging

Lanchester Wines unveiled a premium Italian wine duo today at the London Wine Fair (LWF).

LWF: Getting in the zone

With pre-registered visitor numbers through the roof, Lisa Riley takes a look at the new and refreshed zones at this year’s London Wine Fair

The Benevolent to hold mental health discussion at LWF

Trade charity The Benevolent has joined forces with the London Wine Fair (LWF) to present a panel discussion on mental health at this year’s event.

The Champagne Bureau UK teams up with the LWF

The Champagne Bureau UK has partnered with the London Wine Fair (LWF) to bring the world of Champagne to the capital.