Independent distributor (and international spirits firm) Quintessential Brands has been appointed the exclusive UK agent for leading Nordic drinks company Anora Group’s spirits portfolio.
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Rising food, drink and energy costs are eroding margins for the hospitality sector, despite a summer trading boost due to weather and sporting events, according to a new survey.
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Familia Torres has announced the release of Mas La Plana’s 2020 vintage, which celebrates 50 years of winemaking history – spanning the leadership of both the fourth and fifth generations of the Torres family.
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González Byass UK has announced the appointment of Suzie Parr (pictured) as its new MD, as Melissa Draycott steps down from the role after 17 years at the company.
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Hospitality leaders under 30 have issued a joint statement to the UK government, coordinated by UK Hospitality, urging it to reduce employment costs and protect entry-level jobs amid the Neets crisis, which shows no sign of abating.
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A landmark tasting of some of the world’s most sought-after wines will take centre stage at next year’s Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) International Symposium in Adelaide.
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Bucking the industry trend amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds, Virgin Wines has returned to sales growth, with revenue rising 3.4% to £61m in the year to 3 July 2026.
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A group of leading wine buyers from the UK, EU and US have announced at this year’s Sustainability in Drinks (SID) conference that they are joining forces to help more growers move towards regenerative farming.
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Alternative packaging business the Canned Wine Group has announced its acquisition of New Theory – a South African low-intervention wine brand.
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The team behind the London Wine Fair is launching a new public-facing event dedicated to low-intervention wines.
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Wines of Alentejo (CVRA) has unveiled its 390g lightweight bottle as it enters its final testing phase, with market launch planned for the end of 2027.
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Riccardo Pasqua, CEO of the Veneto-based estate, speaks to Harpers about the creative approach to communications which has bolstered the company's continued growth this year, explaining the increasing importance of influencers and the value of using social media to talk about wine.
An exceptionally hot and dry summer in the Languedoc has nonetheless yielded wines of “freshness and balance", according to a vintage report by the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Languedoc (CIVL).
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Champagne brands are continuing to outperform still wines in the global marketplace, according to a new report by Brand Finance.
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The Drinks Trust raised more than £92,000 at its annual gala on 14 October, used to support people working across the industry who face financial hardship and other challenges.
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Argentine producer Bodega Argento is returning to the UK off-trade after a hiatus, launching a renewed range of organic and Fairtrade wines.
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Liberty Wines has welcomed Savage Wines, bringing the trailblazing Cape winery founded by Duncan Savage into its South African portfolio.
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New research from researchers at Heriot-Watt University’s International Centre for Brewing and Distilling found that by increasing wash strength, distilleries could reduce emissions by up to 16%.
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Winegrowers and wineries from the Napa Valley have committed $2.5 million to launch Phase One of the Grapevine Red Blotch Virus (GRBV) Research Initiative, a public-private collaboration which is designed to push forward research into the disease.
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Italy’s 2026 vintage was overall marked by intense heat and prolonged dry periods, with careful vineyard management proving crucial to preserving freshness and balance, according to initial reports from wineries across the country.
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