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Daniel Lambert introduces five new wineries to UK market

Published: 24 September, 2025

Daniel Lambert Wines is bringing five new wineries into its portfolio.

Reichstrat von Buhl leads new agencies showcased at Bancroft tasting

Published: 23 September, 2025

At Bancroft’s Autumn + Winter Edit, exciting producers recently added to the importer’s portfolio, showcased their wines to the trade.

Good Wine Good People acquire Plonk

Published: 23 September, 2025

The wine merchant and online retailer Good Wine Good People (GWGP) will acquire full ownership of the e-commerce wine club Plonk, effective from the end of September.

Laithwaites partners with Deliveroo

Published: 22 September, 2025

Deliveroo has announced a new partnership with the specialist wine retailer Laithwaites.

Chef Angela Hartnett among fresh Sugrue South Downs investors

Published: 22 September, 2025

Sussex winery Sugrue South Downs has announced a new group of investors including well-loved chef Angela Hartnett (pictured, centre).

Familia Torres launches innovative new solar project

Published: 22 September, 2025

Spanish wine heavyweight Familia Torres has announced a pilot solar project at one of its vineyards in the Penedès as part of the Solarwine project.

UKH encourages hospitality teams to write to their MP

Published: 22 September, 2025

UKHospitality (UKH) has launched a new online tool for hospitality teams to call on the Government to support the sector by writing to their MP.

Booths tasting: Sparkling offer shines ahead of festive fun

Published: 19 September, 2025

Ahead of a busy Christmas period for Booths, the north of England premium supermarket chain showcased its diverse wine offer at its annual portfolio tasting at the Guild of Fine Foods.

WineGB launches new toolkit for employers in UK wine

Published: 19 September, 2025

WineGB has launched a Hiring Toolkit, a collection of documents with comprehensive guidance for hiring practices in vineyards and wineries.

Bibendum-owner C&C sees revenue drop in first half of financial year

Published: 18 September, 2025

Irish drinks company C&C Group has reported its trading for the first half of the financial year to 31 August 2025. The business saw net revenues drop 4% compared to last year, in line with its expectations for the period.

Liv-ex August Report flags Champagne as 'region to watch'

Published: 18 September, 2025

The Liv-ex August 2025 Market Intelligence Report has been released, giving a snapshot of the top performing traded wines.

Drinks United launches survey to help build a more inclusive UK drinks industry

Published: 18 September, 2025

Drinks United (DU) has announced an industry-wide survey, designed to gather insights into how the UK drinks trade can become more united, more inclusive and more supportive for all those who work within it.

Enotria announces strategic rebrand

Published: 18 September, 2025

Enotria&Coe has revealed that it’s bringing back its original name, Enotria.

Almost 1m adults have experienced spiking in past year

Published: 17 September, 2025

New research from Drinkaware and Anglia Ruskin University can reveal that approximately 2% of UK adults have been a victim of drink spiking in the past year.

Philip Gregan, CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers, set to retire next year

Published: 17 September, 2025

The CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers, Philip Gregan, has announced plans to retire in June 2026.

Roxane Dupuy named winner of the inaugural UK Sommelier Challenge

Published: 16 September, 2025

Roxane Dupuy, executive sommelier at Row on 5, has been announced as the winner of the first ever Taylor’s Port Vintage Years UK Sommelier Challenge.

Hatch Mansfield tasting: Iberian intrigue meets Evremond excitement

Published: 16 September, 2025

At Hatch Mansfield’s portfolio tasting at the glitzy Institute of Directors, established producers and upstart projects were the order of the day.

UKHospitality announces job losses set to reach 111,000 by Budget

Published: 16 September, 2025

UKHospitality has projected that a total of 111,000 hospitality jobs will have been lost by the Budget on 26 November.

Liberty portfolio expands with Tenerife and Ribeira Sacra additions

Published: 15 September, 2025

Liberty Wines has announced new distribution agreements with two Spanish producers. The importer is adding Ribeira Sacra’s Adega Algueira and Tenerife’s Ocampo to its offering.