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SA’s DGB acquires Fryer's Cove

Published:  12 October, 2020

South African wine and spirits company DGB has purchased Fryer's Cove for an undisclosed sum. 

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Number of licensed premises trading down 25,000

Published:  12 October, 2020

The number of licensed premises trading across Britain is down by nearly 25,000 on March levels as openings stall, according to the latest Market Recovery Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners. 

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Hospitality recruitment in “freefall” as EOTHO gains reversed

Published:  09 October, 2020

The 10pm curfew on hospitality venues and ‘rule of six’ restrictions on gatherings have had a major impact on recruitment in the sector, according to new data released by global recruitment site Indeed.

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Eat Spain Drink Spain goes virtual

Published:  08 October, 2020

Foods and Wines from Spain has announced that its annual Eat Spain Drink Spain will take a virtual format this November.

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Seckford expands SA range with Waterford Estate

Published:  08 October, 2020

Seckford Agencies has expanded its South African portfolio with Stellenbosch producer Waterford Estate. 

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On-trade in northern England could shut

Published:  08 October, 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to announce additional lockdown restrictions across parts of England early next week.

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On-trade in central Scotland to close

Published:  07 October, 2020

On-trade businesses across Scotland’s central belt, including Glasgow and Edinburgh, have been ordered to shut down for 16 days from this Friday. 

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Prowein 2021 extended to five days

Published:  07 October, 2020

Prowein 2021 has been extended by two days to five to allow the fair to follow current Covid hygiene and safety provisions.

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New indie Christmas campaign for Bordeaux

Published:  07 October, 2020

Bordeaux Wines UK has inveiled a new Christmas campaign aimed at independent wine merchants.

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Lindeman's goes carbon neutral in Europe

Published:  07 October, 2020

The Lindeman’s wine brand is set to be certified carbon neutral in Europe, thanks to a new partnership between brand-owner Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) and the Carbon Trust.

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Govt delays vote on 10pm curfew as opposition mounts

Published:  07 October, 2020

The government has delayed a vote in the House of Commons on the 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants.

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North South adds Māori wine brands to portfolio

Published:  07 October, 2020

North South Wines has won the UK agency rights for New Zealand's Tohu and Kono wine brands.

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UKH calls for rethink of 10pm curfew

Published:  06 October, 2020

Ahead of a possible vote in Parliament tomorrow, UK Hospitality (UKH) has urged MPs to rethink the 10pm curfew which is crippling hospitality businesses.

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Austrian wine exports to UK slump post-Covid

Published:  06 October, 2020

The value of Austrian wine sales in the UK plummeted in the first six months of 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.

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Delibo expands list with three new agencies

Published:  06 October, 2020

Wine importer Delibo has added three new producers to its portfolio.

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Pernod Ricard recognised for environmental efforts

Published:  06 October, 2020

Drinks giant Pernod Ricard has been awarded ‘Lead’ status by the United Nations Global Compact for the third consecutive year for its work on sustainability.

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Bordeaux takes trade briefing online

Published:  06 October, 2020

Bordeaux Wines UK has become the latest marketing body to move its activities online.

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Ridgeview marks quarter century with limited edition

Published:  06 October, 2020

Sussex winery Ridgeview has launched its first new wine in a decade to mark its 25th anniversary.

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Washington State adds Candy Mountain to AVAs

Published:  05 October, 2020

Candy Mountain has been confirmed as Washington State’s 16th American Viticultural Area (AVA) by the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.

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North South to raise wildfire funds

Published:  05 October, 2020

North South Wines is to launch a new wine in the UK from Monterey-based Scheid Family Wines as part of a drive to raise crisis funds for businesses and communities devastated by the recent wildfires in California.

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