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Hometipple launch promises fair deal for all

Published: 06 May, 2021

A new online marketplace for drinks has been launched with the promise of a “fair deal” for every producer on the list.

Long Read: Wave of Portonic RTDs to fortify Douro sales

Published: 06 May, 2021

The Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto (IVDP) has given Port producers the green light for the commercialisation of Port & Tonic RTDs, dubbed as 'Portonic' by the trade.

First CBD-infused wines out of South America land in UK

Published: 06 May, 2021

New CBD-infused wines from South America are to make their debut in the UK this month, adding the first Latin American flavour to this nascent category.

Preview: London Wine Fair 2021 heads online

Published: 06 May, 2021

The 40th London Wine Fair (LWF) is set to be a digital event this year, boasting a range of tastings, industry sessions, one-to-one meetings with winemakers and networking opportunities.

Castelnau elevates Carine Bailleul to chef de cave role

Published: 06 May, 2021

Champagne Castelnau has announced that Carine Bailleul has become its new chef de caves, succeeding Elisabeth Sarcelet.

Majestic brand update ditches pink stores ahead of new openings

Published: 06 May, 2021

Majestic Wine has begun an estate-wide streamlining of its brand identity by flipping over 20 vibrant pink stores to its dark grey and green livery.

Washington reports high quality grape harvest

Published: 05 May, 2021

Washington State has revealed a slight decrease in 2020 grape production compared to 2019, but quality is high and farmers have received an average increase of $180 per ton.

Alcohol exports plummet

Published: 05 May, 2021

Alcohol exports from the UK to the EU were in free fall for the first couple of months of this year, hit by the perfect storm of Brexit at the beginning of the year alongside Covid lockdowns across Europe continuing to shatter the on-trade, newly released data has revealed.

Langham claims first with English Col Fondo

Published: 05 May, 2021

Langham Wine Estate has announced it will release kegs of a Col Fondo wine later this month, a move the winery claims to be a first for a UK producer.

Over 330,000 hospitality jobs at risk if rent protections removed

Published: 05 May, 2021

Over 330,000 hospitality jobs are at risk if rent protections are removed this summer, with £2.5bn in rent debt hanging around the neck of the industry, UK Hospitality (UKH) has warned.

Gin distiller denounces exploitation of the term 'craft'

Published: 05 May, 2021

The premium gin market is being threatened by unscrupulous distilleries bastardising the term 'craft', according to a leading niche brand.

Nederburg appoints new cellar master

Published: 04 May, 2021

Nederburg has appointed Samuel Viljoen as its new cellar master.

Concha y Toro sales growth driven by UK, Chile and USA

Published: 04 May, 2021

Viña Concha y Toro has revealed that markets including the UK, Chile and USA drove sales growth in the first quarter of this year.

Shaw starts as M&S head of BWS

Published: 04 May, 2021

Andrew Shaw has officially started his new role as head of beers, wines and spirits (BWS) for M&S, a move first announced in November last year.

High Court dismisses early hospitality opening

Published: 04 May, 2021

Sacha Lord, the night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, has expressed “disappointment” as the legal battle to allow pubs and restaurants to reopen early was dismissed in the High Court.

UKH calls for affirmative action on rent debt

Published: 04 May, 2021

UK Hospitality (UKH) has called on the government to take “decisive” action on rent debt to help safeguard sector recovery and protect up to a million hospitality jobs.

Hospitality loses £80bn of sales in 12 months

Published: 04 May, 2021

A staggering £80.8bn of hospitality sales have been lost in the past 12 months, according to the latest edition of the UK Hospitality (UKH) Quarterly Tracker compiled with CGA.

TWE targets on-trade with ethical wine brand

Published: 04 May, 2021

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has launches a premium sustainable wine brand exclusively for the on-trade.

Jascots converts ecommerce into private wine buyers club

Published: 04 May, 2021

Jascots has announced it is to convert its ecommerce into a private wine buyer’s club called ‘Jascots at Home’ from the day that restaurants can reopen indoors on 17 May.

One in four licensed premises yet to reopen

Published: 01 May, 2021

One in four — just under 25,000 — of Britain's licensed premises have yet to reopen despite the return of inside service, according to the latest snapshot Market Recovery Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners.

Hometipple launch promises fair deal for all

Long Read: Wave of Portonic RTDs to fortify Douro sales

First CBD-infused wines out of South America land in UK

Preview: London Wine Fair 2021 heads online

Castelnau elevates Carine Bailleul to chef de cave role

Majestic brand update ditches pink stores ahead of new openings

Washington reports high quality grape harvest

Alcohol exports plummet

Langham claims first with English Col Fondo

Over 330,000 hospitality jobs at risk if rent protections removed

Gin distiller denounces exploitation of the term 'craft'

Nederburg appoints new cellar master

Concha y Toro sales growth driven by UK, Chile and USA

Shaw starts as M&S head of BWS

High Court dismisses early hospitality opening

UKH calls for affirmative action on rent debt

Hospitality loses £80bn of sales in 12 months

TWE targets on-trade with ethical wine brand

Jascots converts ecommerce into private wine buyers club

One in four licensed premises yet to reopen

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