London Wine Fair brands ProWein move ‘aggressive’

The London Wine Fair (LWF) organisers have called the new direct clash between their event and a rescheduled ProWein a ‘direct attack’ on the UK’s biggest wine trade show event.

ProWein postponement likely

It looks almost certain that ProWein is being postponed, with several German publications apparently confirming that the show is being pushed back from March to May, along with a number of exhibitors. 

Landmark Portuguese wine festival 'FESTA' to take place in June

London’s Tobacco Dock will host an inaugural consumer-led festival in June, dedicated to Portugal’s wine, gastronomy, music and arts. The event is set to coincide with the Festa de São João, a famous event within Porto’s calendar where thousands travel to the city and surrounding neighbourhoods to celebrate Porto's patron saint, John the Baptist.

London Wine Fair to embrace hybrid model in 2022

The organisers of London Wine Fair (LWF) have confirmed that the landmark event will adopt a new format this year.

New Zealand Winegrowers postpones London event

The annual New Zealand trade tasting, due to take place on 9 February at Lindley Hall in London, has been postponed.

Wine Paris to go ahead in February

The organisers of Wine Paris and Vinexpo Paris have confirmed that the landmark trade fairs will go ahead in 2022, despite the travel restrictions in force throughout much of Europe.

Barcelona Wine Week to focus on indigenous varieties

The second edition of Barcelona’s leading trade fair will highlight the incredible diversity of the nation's viticultural palate, showcasing an eclectic mix of both corporate brands and boutique wineries.

UKHospitality invites industry to showcase sustainability at COP 26

Trade association UKHospitality (UKH) is inviting operators and industry representatives to attend an industry event at COP26 next month.

Côtes de Bordeaux to host virtual trade training event

A dedicated virtual trade training event to explore the wines of Côtes de Bordeaux is being held on 19 October 2021.

CapeWine organisers unveil new 2022 date

The next edition of CapeWine will take place from 5 to 7 October 2022, following its 12 month postponement.

Cambridge’s Veni Vidi Bibi charity bash delivers for children

Cambridge Wine Merchants inaugural Veni Vidi Bibi charity dinner managed to raise £5,735 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices in one sitting.

Bar Convent Berlin returns following Global Bar Week digital team-up

Bar Convent Berlin (BCB) is set once again to be a standalone, in-person event when it returns to Germany’s capital this year in its brand new home.

Cambridge Wine launches inaugural Veni Vidi Bibi charity event

Cambridge Wine Merchants is organising a charity wine dinner in Cambridge at the beginning of September, loosely based on La Paulée, held annually in Burgundy and others places around the world.

Events: A hybrid future

With a degree of normality beginning to return, Andrew Catchpole gets a taste of the tastings to come.

First digital LWF "exceeds expectations" though numbers fall

Numbers 2020: A black swan year

Fresh insights from Euromonitor’s annual data release shows that 2020 was a year of “unprecedented collapse” for BWS globally without the counterbalancing regional effect that buoyed markets during the 2008/9 financial crash. Jo Gilbert looks at the year’s volume figures to break down how global sectors were impacted.

LWF launches Welcome Back Wednesday preview for on-trade re-opening

Organisers of the London Wine Fair (LWF) have announced that this year’s show will feature a special preview day aimed specifically at getting businesses back up and running in time for the slated reopening of the on-trade on 17 May.

Last call for SITT Digital Day

Independent buyers across the on- and off-trade have got just one day left to wait for the Specialist Importers Trade Tastings (SITT) virtual event.  

Sample registration opens for the b.f.t’s first virtual event

London Wine Fair 2021 will be 100% digital

Organisers of the London Wine Fair (LWF) have discarded hopes of running a Covid-secure physical event and have now confirmed a virtual only schedule.