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LWC Drinks launches order and pay on-trade solution

Published: 28 September, 2020

LWC Drinks has launched a full-service order and pay solution to help the hospitality industry "stay safely connected” with its customers.

Bibendum becomes official wine partner of London Restaurant Festival

Published: 28 September, 2020

Bibendum Wine has been unveiled as the official wine partner of this year’s London Restaurant Festival (LRF), which will be running an amended schedule of in-restaurant and at-home events when it returns this Thursday 1 October.

Aldi to open 100 new stores as part of £1.3bn investment

Published: 28 September, 2020

Aldi has pledged to invest a record £1.3bn over the next two years with new and upgraded stores, distribution centres and “further innovations” planned across the business.

Wine & War documents trials and triumphs of winemaking in Lebanon

Published: 28 September, 2020

A new documentary film entitled ‘Wine & War: The Untold Story of Wine in the Middle East’ is to focus on the resilience of Lebanese winemaking as seen “through the lens of war and instability”.

Scotch whisky industry launches Diversity and Inclusivity Charter

Published: 28 September, 2020

The Scotch Whisky industry is this week launching its Diversity and Inclusivity Charter in a series of events led by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).

On-trade visits to drop sharply following new restrictions

Published: 28 September, 2020

Consumers will significantly reduce their visits to pubs, bars and restaurants in the light of the new government restrictions introduced last Thursday, according to new CGA research.

Trade bodies urge govt to provide more targeted support

Published: 24 September, 2020

Trade bodies have urged the government to provide more sector targeted support following Chancellor Sunak Rishi announcement of the Winter Economy Plan earlier today.

Sunak reveals new Job Support Scheme and confirms VAT cuts

Published: 24 September, 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed the details of the government’s Winter Economy Plan, including a new Job Support Scheme that will replace furlough when it closes on 31 October, and an extension of the VAT break for hospitality until 31 March 2021.

Bancroft snaps up two SA producers from FMV

Published: 24 September, 2020

Bancroft Wines has expanded its South African portfolio with Anthonij Rupert Wines and Constantia Glen, both of which were previously represented in the UK by Field, Morris & Verdin (FMV).

Quarter of businesses think they will fail by end of year

Published: 24 September, 2020

Almost a quarter (23%) of hospitality businesses think their businesses will fail by the end of the year without further government support.

Sign up for return of Eat Spain, Drink Spain

Published: 24 September, 2020

This November sees the return of Eat Spain, Drink Spain, a month long series of events, promotions and workshops around the UK, celebrating the lip-smacking gastro-diversity of wines and foods from Spain.

Majestic rubber stamps new logo

Published: 24 September, 2020

Majestic has unveiled its definitive new logo and begun the process of rolling it out across its estate.

Zero waste wine range launched by Borough

Published: 23 September, 2020

Sustainably-focused merchant Borough Wines has launched a zero waste wine range that taps into growing consumer environmental concerns.

Kingsland Drinks lands Cellier des Dauphins

Published: 23 September, 2020

Kingsland Drinks has been announced as the exclusive UK distribution partner for leading Rhône producer Cellier des Dauphins.

Bodegas Protos unveils DO Cigales rosé project

Published: 23 September, 2020

Bodegas Protos has made its first foray into DO Cigales with a new winery specifically designed to produce rosé.

Jascots adds three producers to Spanish portfolio

Published: 23 September, 2020

Jascots Wine Merchants has strengthened its Spanish portfolio with three new producers.

UKH: “Cumulative effect of new restrictions hugely damaging”

Published: 23 September, 2020

The industry has called on the government for immediate and wide-ranging support following the latest hospitality restrictions imposed on the on-trade.

PM: “New restrictions by no means a return to full lockdown but could apply for six months”

Published: 22 September, 2020

PM Boris Johnson has confirmed a new 10pm closure rule, and table service only, across the on-trade from this Thursday.

CEBR warns 10pm closure order could reverse economic recovery

Published: 22 September, 2020

The planned introduction of a 10pm closure order could reverse the country’s economic recovery, the Centre of Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has warned.