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Barefoot takes steps to raise seaside profile with beach cleaning project

Published: 25 June, 2015

The Barefoot wine brand is taking a campaign to keep Britain's beaches clean to ix locations over the summer.

AWC launches cellar curation service and displays wine box made from Versailles tree

Published: 25 June, 2015

AWC Fine Wines has launched a cellar curation service for clients.

Neil Bruce appointed as the new head of wine for Fuller's

Published: 24 June, 2015

Neil Bruce joined brewery, pub chain and inn operator Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C earler this month as the new head of wine replacing Mark Dally, the current wine and purchasing director.

Australian body starts search for young hospitality professional for wine scholarship

Published: 24 June, 2015

Young hospitality professionals are being invited to compete for a scholarship with the chance to visit Australia's wine country.

Nyetimber signs up to be part of Sir Ben Ainslie's bid to win the America's Cup

Published: 24 June, 2015

Prestige English sparkling wine Nyetimber has signed a three-year partnership with sailing's Ben Ainslie Racing as the team embarks on a bid to win the America's Cup for Britain in 2017.

End of road for iconic green bottle as Mateus says the future is clear

Published: 24 June, 2015

The iconic green glass Mateus Rosé bottle is to be a thing of the past with a move for the Portuguese wine brand into a clear pack.

Parisian history inspires rebrand for Courvoisier Cognac

Published: 24 June, 2015

Beam Suntory has rebranded the Courvoisier Cognac range with a look inspired by its links with fin de siecle Paris.

Lanson Champagne year end results down slightly, but looks to expand globally

Published: 23 June, 2015

Lanson Champagne's year end financial results saw revenue and profit slide for the year, but with renewed investment in the brand, building inventory stocks and expanding internationally, Paul Beavis told harpers.co.uk at Vinexpo, he is optimistic about the future of the brand.

'Fear' of retribution a challenge for the Grocery Code Adjudicator in getting suppliers to come forward

Published: 23 June, 2015

Fear of retribution from retailers is the biggest reason suppliers are not raising issues with the Groceries Code Adjudicator, according to a survey by regulator.

On-trade business body calls for action on malicious online reviews in wake of CMA report

Published: 23 June, 2015

On-trade leaders have called for greater transparency around online review websites after a report by the Competition & Markets Authority.

Men spend almost twice as much as women on alcohol in the on-trade - report

Published: 23 June, 2015

Research by the online offers site vouchercodes.co.uk shows man spend on average twice as much as women on on-trade drinking and clubbing.

Campari reveals Futurist art labels for 2015 limited editions

Published: 23 June, 2015

Campari has unveiled its 2015 limited edition art label bottles, continuing a tradition that started for the Italian aperitif brand when it celebrated its 150^th anniversary in 2010.

Wong wins Wine Business degree accolades at Plumpton College

Published: 22 June, 2015

Some rising stars of the wine trade world have been honoured in the annual awards ceremony at Plumpton College.

Oddbins begins search for the nation's top amateur wine taster

Published: 22 June, 2015

Oddbins has begun its search to find its amateur wine taster of 2015.

Australian university students develop software to help wine producers become more efficicent

Published: 22 June, 2015

Students at the University of Adelaide have developed a new software system that they hope will improve the efficiency of production in viticulture.

Brewdog takes beer shops to Scotland and plans new bar concepts

Published: 22 June, 2015

Scottish craft beer producer Brewdog is working on a number of new concepts to expand its on- and off-trade retailing footprint.

Glasgow spirit shop branches out into wine and beer

Published: 22 June, 2015

Glasgow independent The Good Spirits Co has opened a second shop in the city.

Vinexpo 2017 show to drop to four days

Published: 19 June, 2015

Vinexpo closed its doors on 2015 yesterday and in the concluding press brief a new format for 2017 was announced taking the show from five days down to four.