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LWF unveils sustainability partnerships ahead of Monday opening

Published:  16 May, 2025

The 2025 edition of the London Wine Fair is set to be the most sustainably focused in its long history, led by innovative partnerships and new green initiatives.

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Sponsored walk aims to raise £10,000 for The Drinks Trust

Published:  16 May, 2025

A new fundraising initiative spearheaded by Ali Mann of Emma Wellings PR will see members of the trade tackle a 22km Thames walk this September.

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New drinks distributor to challenge 'traditional norms'

Published:  16 May, 2025

A new premium-focused distributor and brand-building company has been launched by industry veterans Seymour Ferreira (pictured, centre) and Douglas Bratten (pictured, left).

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Vinarchy appoints new CEO

Published:  16 May, 2025

Multinational wine producer Vinarchy has appointed Danny Celoni as its CEO.

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New President for DOC Delle Venezie

Published:  15 May, 2025

Luca Rigotti has been appointed the new president of the DOC Delle Venezie Consortium, which manages Pinot Grigio Delle Triveneto, one of Italy’s most important wine-growing denominations.

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Waud Wines buys Slurp

Published:  15 May, 2025

Waud Wines has acquired online wine merchant Slurp from Freixenet Copestick, which had owned the retailer since 2017.

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Armit unveils trio of en primeur spring releases

Published:  14 May, 2025

Armit Wines is offering a small volume of prestigious still and sparkling wines en primeur in May and June, including top Chianti Classico and Champagne.

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Three Wine Men rebrand ahead of 2025 expansion

Published:  14 May, 2025

Three Wine Men – a consumer tasting event created by Oz Clarke, Tim Atkin MW and Olly Smith – has been reborn as WineAlive, signalling a new era for one of the UK's leading wine experiences.

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Venus Wine and Spirits expansion continues with new Birmingham depot

Published:  14 May, 2025

Venus Wine and Spirits Merchants is poised to open a fifth distribution centre one year after the business was acquired by the Booker Group in 2024.

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Last call for Top 50 Sommelier 2025 nominations

Published:  14 May, 2025

Tomorrow (Thursday 15 May) is the last chance to nominate for our Harpers Top 50 Sommeliers 2025 listing.

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BCB unveils Education Board for hotly anticipated London edition

Published:  12 May, 2025

Bar Convent Berlin (BCB) has revealed the Education Board for its first-ever UK edition: BCB London.

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Speciality Brands unveils new sake partnership

Published:  12 May, 2025

Leading distributor Speciality Brands has welcomed a UK-based sake brewery into its diverse portfolio, strengthening its already strong Japanese offering.

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Iggy Pop and Tilda Swinton among latest DP collaborators

Published:  12 May, 2025

Dom Pérignon has announced its latest “creative chapter”, with a series of portraits and films designed to deliver an immersive experience for guests from 15 May.

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Sogevinus expands tourism offer

Published:  12 May, 2025

Leading Port winemaker Sogevinus is officially opening a new five-star hotel in Porto in late May 2025, strengthening its credentials as a major centre of Douro wine tourism.

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Leadership change at Wakefield Wines

Published:  12 May, 2025

South Australia's Wakefield Wines has announced that, after 25 years as MD, Mitchell Taylor (pictured left) is taking on the new role of chairman of the board and John Freeman (pictured right) will become CEO from 21 July.

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Second charity dinner top support Africa College Foundation

Published:  09 May, 2025

South African restaurant Vivat Bacchus is to host a second charity dinner in support of the Africa College Foundation. The event will take place on Wednesday, 12 June, at Vivat Bacchus Farringdon, and will feature a South African Braai Feast, a curated wine tasting, a charity auction, and guest speeches from celebrity speakers including British actress Olivia Williams (Dune, The Crown), and Nicole Ansari-Cox, actress (Succession), director, writer and producer.

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Ultimate CEE Wine Fair is back

Published:  09 May, 2025

The Ultimate CEE Wine Fair is returning to London on Monday 9 June with a bigger line-up of exhibitors and three new winemaking countries.

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Campari sees Q1 sales drop amid tariff squeeze

Published:  09 May, 2025

Italian drinks giant Campari Group has seen a –4.2% fall in organic net sales for Q1 of 2025. The company believes the drop has come amid ‘heightened macroeconomic volatility’, in part caused by the uncertainty caused by US tariffs during this period.

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Glen Scotia unveils oldest ever whisky

Published:  08 May, 2025

Campbeltown scotch producer Glen Scotia has announced the release of a 50-year-old whisky, its oldest ever. The 1973-distilled single malt marks a fresh trajectory for the Kintyre distiller.

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South African growers report ‘exceptional’ quality harvest for 2025

Published:  08 May, 2025

The trade body South Africa Wine has shared details of what it characterises as an ‘exceptional harvest’ for wine estates in the country.

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