Laura Heywood blog: stamping down on bootleg wines

A leading Chinese producer has created the world's first traceable Chinese wines in a bid to help consumers distinguish authentic wines from bootleg imitators.

Sterling breaks through 1.60 barrier against dollar

Sterling strengthened against the US dollar on Friday breaking through the 1.60 barrier for the first time since November 2011.

Future global trends conference to feature at LIWF

The London International Wine Fair has announced a summit on the theme of future global trends, which will take place on May 21.

Waverley wants its wines to do the talking

The results of a radical overhaul of the WaverleyTBS wine operation was on show at last week's national trade tasting in London.

Sterling has mixed day

Sterling had a mixed day yesterday, strengthening against the majority of currencies including New Zealand and Australian dollars, before weaker than expected unemployment data halted the rally.

Sterling weakens against euro and dollar

Sterling had a poor day yesterday weakening close to a day week low against the euro and a six week low against the US dollar.

Sterling rises as figures show UK consumer spending on the up

Sterling has had a strong week gaining two cents against the euro and one cent against the dollar.

Supply shortages for Spanish bulk wine

Spanish co-operatives are going to find it difficult to cope with demand for their bulk wines this year, a leading brokerage company has warned.

Greek bailout makes for volatile day in currency markets

The €130 billion Greek bailout deal resulted in a fairly volatile day with sterling finishing the day weaker against the euro.

Sterling strengthens against euro due to uncertainty over Greek bailout

Sterling strengthened against the euro, this week due to the uncertainty surrounding the Greek bailout package being approved before default day on March 20.

Strong first half results from South Africa's Distell

South African drinks firm Distell delivered strong first-half results, with revenue up 16% and operating profit up 22%.

Sterling loses ground

Sterling lost ground when credit rating agency, Moody's, gave UK's AAA rating a negative outlook due to its exposure to the Euro zone debt crisis.

Rabobank: mid-tier wine brands increasingly overlooked

Mid-tier wine brands are increasingly overlooked as consumers are drawn to either value or super-premium products - that's according to Rabobank.

CBI says UK will avoid technical recession

CBI says UK will avoid technical recession

Sterling weakens against euro as Greek leaders reach agreement

This week saw sterling weaken off against the euro as finalisation of the Greek 130 billion euro bailout enters the final straight.

Sterling strengthens against dollar, but weakens against euro

Sterling strengthened against the dollar, but weakened against the euro and the Swiss franc as rumours circulated surrounding finalisation of the current Greek bailout package.

US and Europe focus of currency markets

Positive US unemployment data and the ongoing Euro zone Greek refinancing, was the currency market focus towards the end of last week.

Sterling in favour due to ongoing euro zone issues

This week sterling has seen sterling trend in favour against the euro, due to a lack of resolution surrounding the ongoing euro zone issues.

Sterling slips against euro

Sterling started the day poorly against the euro due to negative UK Nationwide house price data which was released on top of an increased positive outlook in the Euro zone.