Leading Austrian winemaker dies, aged 48
Published: 23 July, 2008
One of Austria's leading sweet wine producers, Alois Kracher, has died from cancer aged 48.
Read more...Scottish Exec cracks down on underage drinking
Published: 23 July, 2008
Underage drinking will be targeted in Scotland under a new Test Purchasing Scheme.
Read more...Inaugural International Cognac Summit approaches
Published: 23 July, 2008
The first International Cognac Summit will take place in January 2008.
Read more...FSA backed over its Sovio Wine decision
Published: 23 July, 2008
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has received independent backing for its decision to refuse the sale of Sovio Wine.
Penfolds wins George Mackey Memorial Trophy
Published: 23 July, 2008
Penfolds has won the George Mackey Memorial Trophy for Australia's export wine of the year.
Read more...New man at top for Louis Latour
Published: 23 July, 2008
Dan Townsend has taken up the position of managing director of Louis Latour Agencies UK.
Cannabis-flavoured drinks pulled
Published: 23 July, 2008
A range of cannabis-flavoured drinks has been removed from UK shelves following a regulatory investigation.
Greene King enjoys record profits boost
Published: 23 July, 2008
Brewing and pub chain giant Greene King has seen a 6% revenue increase, driven by record first half financial results.
Read more...Luxury food and drink purchases will rise
Published: 23 July, 2008
Consumers in the UK are set to drive luxury food and drink purchases above 20bn a year by 2012.
Record harvest in Washington State
Published: 23 July, 2008
A record grape harvest has been reported in Washington State this year.
UK retail sector set for packaging shift
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: Retailers could see a change to recycling information for packaging on consumer products.
LVMH scores highly in luxury green survey
Published: 23 July, 2008
French premium goods firm LVMH, owner of Mot Hennessy, has come third in a scoring of the world's luxury companies, based on green credentials.
Read more...Subdued liquor spending hits Regent Inns' profits
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: Regents Inns has spoken of "disappointing" trading results with end-of-year profit forecasts now unlikely.
Tesco moves on new US depot
Published: 23 July, 2008
US: Tesco is close to finalising the acquisition of a second US depot, which would facilitate the opening of a further 1,000 Fresh & Easy convenience stores.
Spirits auctions return to New York
Published: 23 July, 2008
US: Auction house Christie's will hold its first spirits auction in New York this week since Prohibition began in 1920.
Read more...Home Office launches Christmas alcohol campaign
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: The Home Office has launched a month-long campaign today (November 30) targeting retailers that sell alcohol to underage drinkers and routinely breach licensing laws.
Food fuels Marston's sales growth
Published: 23 July, 2008
Marton's has reported strong sales growth in both its managed and tenanted estates, but warned that it remained cautious over consumer confidence.
Provence aims to go green
Published: 23 July, 2008
The Provence-Alpes-Ctes d'Azur region (PACA) is offering monetary incentives to producers to help hit its targets for organic production.
25% of licensed outlets sell alcohol to children
Published: 23 July, 2008
More than one-quarter of licensed premises in London were found to have sold alcohol to children.
Read more...Government launches licence consultation
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: The consulation seeks views on a proposal to simplify the way in which licence holders can make small changes to their licence, such as changing a shop lay-out.
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