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JKS Restaurants announces US debut with two new venues

Published: 06 August, 2025

On-trade heavyweight JKS Restaurants has announced a stateside expansion with two new launches set to open.

Mentzendorff onboards Exton Park in Hampshire addition

Published: 06 August, 2025

Importer Mentzendorff has added Hampshire winery Exton Park to its portfolio.

Hal Wilson: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 06 August, 2025

Cambridge Wine Merchants' Hal Wilson steps up to provide the next contribution to our Summer Q&A series.

Foley Family appoints Jay Gifford to lead international sales

Published: 05 August, 2025

US drinks group Foley Family Wines & Spirits (FFWS) has announced the onboarding of Jay Gifford to its team in the newly created role of international MD.

Hospitality: Two closures per day in first half of 2025

Published: 05 August, 2025

Fresh data from the Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners can reveal that the UK hospitality sector saw 62 net closures per month in the first half of 2025. This figure equates to approximately two closure per day.

Sam Thackeray: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 04 August, 2025

CEO of Amber Beverage UK, Sam Thackeray is next up in our Summer Q&A series, reflecting on business so far this year and the state of play in the drinks trade.

Cité du Vin welcomes new international wine partners

Published: 04 August, 2025

Six new members have joined list of partners of the Foundation for Wine Culture & Civilisations, which manages the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, to further broaden the activities of the wine museum.

Alto Agrelo awarded Geographical Indication status

Published: 04 August, 2025

Argentina’s Alto Agrelo has become the fifth wine region in Mendoza’s Luján de Cuyo to receive protected Geographical Indication status from The National Institute of Viticulture (INV).

Invivo gains investment from Indevin in global growth push

Published: 04 August, 2025

Kiwi winery Invivo has announced a strategic investment from one of New Zealand’s largest wine producers Indevin.

Taylor's renews partnership with Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust

Published: 01 August, 2025

Port house Taylor's has renewed its partnership with a leading wildlife charity for the second year, reaffirming its commitment to supporting conservation efforts across the UK.

Campari Group delivers resilient performance in Q2 despite product streamlining

Published: 01 August, 2025

The Italy-based multinational has published its latest financial report, with a solid second quarter offsetting a subdued start to the year. The company has enjoyed modest growth in a challenging macroeconomic environment, buoyed by solid demand for agave spirits and aperitif brands in several key markets, including the US and UK.

Symington announces leadership reshuffle

Published: 01 August, 2025

Leading Douro producer Symington Family Estates (SFE) has unveiled a series of major personnel changes as Rob Symington, a fifth-generation member of the founding family, takes a new role in the UK trade.

Matteo Furlan: 'Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 01 August, 2025

Matteo Furlan, head of wines at The Dorchester, adds to our summer Q&A series of drinks industry insights.

Dawn Davies: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 30 July, 2025

Dawn Davies, buying director at Speciality Drinks, the latest contributor to our summer Q&A series, ponders recent events in the ever-dynamic world of spirits.

Curious Vines launches fresh campaign to inspire industry action

Published: 30 July, 2025

Curious Vines, the support group for women and non-binary people in the wine trade, has announced a new campaign highlighting the positive impact the non-profit has had on the sector.

Tariffs: $25bn impact on US wine while France seeks spirits exemption

Published: 30 July, 2025

Recent analysis from Unione Italiana Vini (UIV), drawing from research by WineAmerica, has revealed that the recently announced 15% tariff on European wine imports will cost the US upwards of $25bn.

Australia: Wine exports to China stabilise with other markets down

Published: 29 July, 2025

A new export report from Wine Australia shows that after an initial surge in sales after Chinese tariffs on Australian wine ended last year, Aussie wine sales to China have begun to stabilise.

English and Welsh vineyard numbers continue to climb

Published: 28 July, 2025

Wine GB’s Industry Report 2025 shows that vineyard numbers in England and Wales have risen by 74 to 1,104 over the past year. There are also 25 newly registered wineries bringing the total to 238.

Italian wine braces for €317mn loss despite tariff deal

Published: 28 July, 2025

Projections from Unione Italiana Vini (UIV) show that the Italian wine sector could lose over €317mn over the next 12 months due to the 15% tariff on EU exports to the US.