Pete Kelly: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’
Published: 21 August, 2024
We continue our summer Q&A series with Pete Kelly, head of national accounts, Boutinot.
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Luvians wins 31 Days of German Riesling campaign
Published: 21 August, 2024
For the thirteenth year running, July saw the UK trade dedicating the month to German Riesling, with 135 venues nationwide participating in a series of events, including German Riesling masterclasses, in-store promotions, wine dinners and social media initiatives.
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Curious Vines launches non-wine skills workshop for female and non-binary talent
Published: 20 August, 2024
Curious Vines founder Queena Wong is helming a new Negotiation Skills Workshop aimed at ‘uplifting careers in wine’ for women and non-binary people.
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Squerryes Vineyard expands with new winery and winemaker
Published: 20 August, 2024
Squerryes, a family-run vineyard in Westerham, has revealed plans for expansion, including the appointment of Tom Jones as its new winemaker, who will start next month.
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Sporting events boost summer spending in UK hospitality
Published: 20 August, 2024
Summer 2024 has been a significant period for Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants, with major sporting events like Men’s Euro 2024, Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics contributing to an 11% rise in consumer spending compared to last summer.
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Brown Family Wine Group appoints Hallgarten & Novum as UK distributor
Published: 19 August, 2024
Australia’s Brown Family Wine Group has chosen Hallgarten & Novum Wines as the exclusive UK distributor for its Brown Brothers range. The team at Hallgarten will be responsible for introducing the wines, which have alcohol content ranging from 0-15%, to the UK’s hospitality and retail sectors.
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Klearhos Kanellakis: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’
Published: 19 August, 2024
We continue our summer Q&A series with Klearhos Kanellakis, head sommelier at Ekstedt at The Yard.
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Alcohol consumption in Ireland falls by nearly a third
Published: 19 August, 2024
Alcohol consumption in Ireland has decreased by almost one-third over the past two decades, according to a new study.
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Nick Gillett: Why vodka needs to break out of its boring ‘steady Eddie’ box
Published: 19 August, 2024
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘vodka’. Not much, right? Where the word ‘whisky’ evokes images of sipping from a glass next to a roaring fire and ‘rum’ transports you to tropical climates grasping a glass filled with amber liquid on ice – vodka just doesn’t deliver the same dreamy (if clichéd) scenarios. But vodka is estimated to have a global value of $40.25 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 5.6% each year until then (IWSR Vodka Innovation Trends report). So, the category has to be doing something right, surely?
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Hospitality sector sees first outlet growth in two years
Published: 19 August, 2024
Britain’s hospitality sector has recorded its first quarterly growth in outlets in two years, according to the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners.
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Edinburgh visitor levy scheme draft sparks mixed reactions
Published: 16 August, 2024
A draft scheme ahead of the Policy and Sustainability Committee meeting on 22 August proposes a visitor levy in Edinburgh, allowing accommodation providers to retain 2.5% of the proceeds to cover their costs. The visitor levy, a fee imposed on overnight stays, is intended to raise funds for local services and tourism-related projects. UKHospitality Scotland supports this measure, emphasising that it is vital to prevent the levy from hindering investment, economic growth and job creation in the sector.
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Doug Wregg: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’
Published: 16 August, 2024
We continue our summer Q&A series with Doug Wregg, sales and marketing director at Les Caves de Pyrene.
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UK pub market forecast to grow by 1.7% in 2024, reaching £23.6bn
Published: 16 August, 2024
The UK pub and bar market is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2024, reaching a total value of £23.6 billion, according to Lumina Intelligence’s latest report.
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TikTok opens doors to alcohol advertising in the US
Published: 15 August, 2024
TikTok has started allowing alcohol advertisements in the US, a change that began in June.
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Hallgarten Wines adds Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné to French portfolio
Published: 15 August, 2024
Hallgarten & Novum Wines has expanded its French portfolio with the addition of northern Rhône producer Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné.
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Chivas Regal teams up with Arsenal in new multi-year partnership
Published: 15 August, 2024
Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal and Premier League football club Arsenal have announced a multi-year partnership ahead of the 2024/25 season.
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Feliz Rioja returns this November
Published: 15 August, 2024
This November sees the return of Feliz Rioja, inviting trade members across the UK to participate. As consumers search for quality wines for Christmas gifts, the initiative aims to position Rioja as the preferred choice for the festive season.
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Waud Wines acquires Handford Wines, expands London presence
Published: 14 August, 2024
Waud Wines has announced the acquisition of Handford Wines, expanding its portfolio of businesses. James Handford MW will continue to lead Handford Wines alongside his team, now supported by Waud Wines' resources and staff.
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Webinar: B Corp for the wine trade
Published: 14 August, 2024
Harpers and North South Wines are to host a free session exploring what it takes to become a B Corp certified company.
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MP urges government to address non-alcoholic drink prices
Published: 14 August, 2024
The government has been urged to collaborate with the drinks industry to reduce the cost of non-alcoholic beers and wines. Mark Pritchard, the MP for The Wrekin, advised health minister Andrew Gwynne to explore ways to lower prices for these drinks.
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