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Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Matt Tipping, Jeroboams

Published: 11 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Matt Tipping, CEO of Jeroboams, as he reflects on a tough ride for the trade.

Demand for rare whisky softens as 'taxes and tariffs threaten global sales'

Published: 10 December, 2024

The once booming market for deluxe single malt is in decline, according to new data published by a leading financial advisory firm.

New Sake launch coincides with UNESCO 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' award

Published: 09 December, 2024

Aumont Brewery, a leading firm based in the province of Niigata, has unveiled a new brand of Japanese rice wine called Kay Sake.

Museum Wines expands portfolio

Published: 09 December, 2024

A leading importer of premium Cape wine has agreed to represent Hazendal, a Stellenbosch farm seeking distribution in the UK.

Banfi joins Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Published: 09 December, 2024

Banfi, one of Tuscany's leading producers and a stalwart of Brunello di Montalcino, has become part of the Hallgarten family.

UK pub culture in partial resurgence says new survey

Published: 09 December, 2024

Reports of the terminal decline of the quintessential British boozer have been greatly exaggerated, according to a new survey by SumUp.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Euan Mackay, Fells

Published: 09 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Euan Mackay, MD at Fells, reflecting on the ups and downs for the trade and some of the successes for this importer as it heads into the new year.

‘Actually Made In’ campaign hits new milestone

Published: 09 December, 2024

A campaign to promote “a collective message of transparency, community, and education” has united over 140 different craft distilleries in the UK, after being founded with just four members in April 2024.

Coterie acquires Global Wine Solutions

Published: 06 December, 2024

Bristol-based Global Wine Solutions (GWS) has become the latest business to join Coterie Holdings’ growing portfolio of wine companies.

Global on-trade ‘showing signs of revival’ says new report

Published: 06 December, 2024

Data released by the IWSR has revealed a year-on-year rise in “on-trade consumption incidences” in certain markets, gathering information from consumers in countries such as China, Germany, Italy, Mexico, the UK and the US.

Friday read: The forging of a Lebanese hero

Published: 06 December, 2024

Elie Maamari has been spreading the Lebanese wine gospel for 42 years. The winemaker turned export director for Chateau Ksara met his compatriot, Michael Karam, during a brief visit to London at a time when their country was once again caught up in conflict.

Harpers Design Awards 2024: The full rundown

Published: 06 December, 2024

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but great design is a finely tuned skill. Andrew Catchpole highlights the best of the crop at this year’s Design Awards.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Archie McDiarmid, Luvians Bottleshop

Published: 06 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Archie McDiarmid, manager at Luvians Bottleshop in St Andrews, as he reflects on a tough ride for the trade.

Silverhand Estate achieves carbon-negative status

Published: 06 December, 2024

The UK’s largest single organic vineyard has been certified as ‘carbon-negative’, a milestone achievement that requires the reduction of CO2 emissions at source.

‘Thousands will miss out’ on Scottish 40% business rates relief

Published: 05 December, 2024

The Scottish government has announced that it will introduce 40% business rates relief for hospitality businesses in a move which looks to ease the burden on a struggling sector. However, not everyone will benefit.

Moët & Chandon reaches halfway point in 100km Champagne hedgerow project

Published: 05 December, 2024

One of Champagne’s most iconic houses has reached the halfway point of a project to plant 100km of hedgerow in Champagne as part of a plan to boost biodiversity in the region.

Majestic unveils new partnership with Club Soda

Published: 05 December, 2024

The UK’s largest wine multiple has entered into a distribution agreement with Club Soda, a major producer of no & low drinks founded by Laura Willoughby MBE.

Bibendum predicts top wine trends

Published: 04 December, 2024

Bibendum Wine has outlined a series of consumer trends likely to influence buying behaviour in 2025, compiling data from its ‘Wine MODE’ tool, in addition to analysis from Bidendum's in-house insights team.

Italian fine wine resilient as Burgundy faces significant decline

Published: 04 December, 2024

A new report by Wine Cap suggests that investors are prioritising Super Tuscans over Chambertin, with modest declines in price compared to the most prestigious blue chip Burgundies.

Campari Group appoints new CEO

Published: 04 December, 2024

Industry veteran Simon Hunt has been appointed CEO of the Campari Group, after an extensive assessment process involving both internal and external candidates.