Hospitality sales experienced a sharp decline last Wednesday as violent disorder and the threat of widespread rioting led to many businesses closing their doors and a significant drop in customer turnout.
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As the cooler months approach, premium spirits distributor Mangrove has identified several key trends likely to dominate the drinks scene across the UK this winter.
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We continue our series with Joshua Castle, group head buyer, Keeling Andrew, Noble Rot and Shrine to the Vine.
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Dorset’s Langham Wine Estate and distributor Liberty Wines have joined forces in an exclusive partnership which will see the latter distribute the former’s portfolio of low intervention, pro-oxidative wines.
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The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on glass wine bottles from China, Chile and Mexico, with some duties reaching as high as 218.15%.
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Co-op is marking 30 years of supporting Fairtrade with the launch of a limited-edition own-brand rum. The new product, a first for the UK, is available in stores from today (12 August).
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Ella Palmer, culture & insights executive at creative agency Love, explains why cultural savviness is the key to unlocking the younger generations of drinkers.
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Bibendum Off Trade continues to play a significant role in the off-trade sector, building on its established presence in the supermarket wine market with 16 new wine listings at Tesco.
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We continue our summer Q&A series with Brett Fleming, MD of Armit Wines.
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Hungary is grappling with its hottest July on record, prompting winemakers to commence grape harvesting in early August – nearly a month ahead of the usual schedule. According to the National Meteorological Service, this July was the warmest in Hungary since temperature records began in 1901.
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Only A Pavement Away, a UK charity that assists people facing homelessness by providing employment opportunities in hospitality, has welcomed seven new ambassadors.
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Flint Wines has announced it is introducing a new addition to its portfolio to mark a milestone in a strategic partnership with Hatch Mansfield.
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Camus Cognac, Liquid Icons and the Gérard Basset Foundation have announced the recipients of the 2024 Alexa Camus Golden Vines Scholarships in spirits.
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Enotria&Coe is boosting its Spanish portfolio with the wines of superstar winemaker David Gonzalez at the Perelada-owned Viña Salceda.
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Wine importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines has broadened its distribution agreement with Grupo La Rioja Alta S.A, a “heavyweight” of the Rioja region.
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We continue our summer Q&A series with Michael Saunders, CEO of the ever-evolving Coterie Holdings.
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Mangrove Global is expanding its independent spirits range across the UK through an extended partnership with Waitrose. This will bring five new products to the supermarket's spirits shelves and increase the availability of existing items from VIVIR and the East London Liquor Company.
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The online retailer and drinks brand Master of Malt has returned to its original founder, Justin Petszaft – financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.
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Despite a 4% decline in the overall UK wine market last year, French wines have grown by 6%, driven largely by strong performance from the Languedoc-Roussillon region, which saw a 21% increase.
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Nearly 250,000 people attended the Edinburgh Fringe and other festivals last year, resulting in a 30% increase in average daily sales for hospitality venues in the city compared to the rest of the year.
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