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Exclusive: Amber Beverage secures Ten Lock asset purchase

Published: 10 October, 2025

Amber Beverage UK (ABUK) has completed an asset purchase deal with Kingsland-owned Ten Locks in a move that bolsters the former’s portfolio.

Eden Mill unveils new distillery and visitor centre

Published: 10 October, 2025

Eden Mill, the St Andrews distiller, has officially opened its new distillery and visitor centre on the banks of the Eden Estuary.

Twelve Grower Champagnes join Jeroboams portfolio

Published: 10 October, 2025

Jeroboams, the fine wine and spirits merchant, has announced that 12 new Grower Champagnes are joining its portfolio.

Berry Bros. & Rudd achieves B Corp status

Published: 09 October, 2025

Britain’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd (BBR), has attained B Corp certification.

Sotheby’s and IMW announce rare wine fundraising auction

Published: 09 October, 2025

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW), in collaboration with auction house Sotheby’s, are set to host an online fundraising auction. The proceeds will go towards supporting the IMW’s educational mission.

ASA: 48% of alcohol-free ads could be breaking rules

Published: 09 October, 2025

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has announced the results of a trial that used artificial intelligence (AI) at scale to see if alcohol ads are sticking to the rules.

WineFi Q3 2025 wine market report suggests confidence on the rise

Published: 08 October, 2025

WineFi, the wine investment platform, has released its wine market report for Q3 of 2025.

Dawn Davies showcases The Whisky Exchange’s agave spirits offer

Published: 08 October, 2025

At The Whisky Exchange’s impressive cellar on Great Portland Street, Dawn Davies MW, buying director at The Whisky Exchange Trade, guided Harpers through the company’s fresh agave spirits offer and explained the heady potential of the category.

Graham Norton helps raise over £60,000 at The Drinks Trust Gala

Published: 08 October, 2025

The Drinks Trust Gala, which took place on 6 October, raised a total of over £60,000 in support of people working in the drinks trade.

DISCUS reports sharp drop in US spirits exports to the UK

Published: 07 October, 2025

US spirits exports to the UK fell 29% in the second quarter of 2025, dropping to $26.9m, according to the American Distilled Spirits Exports 2025 Mid-Year Report (ADSE).

Circana reports 71% of Europeans drinking less

Published: 07 October, 2025

Some 71% of European consumers are buying, stocking or consuming less alcohol, according to new analysis released today at the Beverage Forum Europe 2025 by Circana.

Majestic to add 150 new employees in Christmas push

Published: 07 October, 2025

The UK’s largest wine retailer Majestic has announced it is seeking to add 150 new employees, both temporary and permanent, across its 216 shops in anticipation of Christmas trading.

LTC Awards spotlights industry wellbeing progress

Published: 06 October, 2025

The annual Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) awards ceremony shone a light on businesses in licensed hospitality who have shown dedication to ensuring employee wellbeing.

Coravin wine by-the-glass guide live

Published: 06 October, 2025

The Coravin Guide, the first and only guide to wine by-the-glass menus around the world, is now live.

World Bulk Wine Exhibition to return in November

Published: 06 October, 2025

The World Bulk Wine Exhibition (WBWE) will take place on 24 and 25 November at RAI Amsterdam.

World Class: Norwegian bartender Felice Capasso crowned global winner

Published: 06 October, 2025

Norway’s Felice Capasso has won the title of World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025 at the Toronto-hosted annual ceremony.

Ian Harris plans 66 mile walk for charity

Published: 03 October, 2025

In two weeks’ time, Ian Harris MBE, the ex-CEO of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), will walk the Vanguard Way for charity.

Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers 2025: The full run down

Published: 03 October, 2025

The UK wine market stands tall among its global peers, with the quality of offer, including both portfolios and services delivered, riding high, also with innovation and evolution much in evidence. This, then, lends extra credence and kudos to those that have made it into our Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers listing this year, celebrating the best in the business of supplying quality drinks to both the hospitality and retail sectors.