Edinburgh-based Holyrood Distillery has reported strong export growth as mid-year sales already exceed that of 2023 by 15% thanks to an exclusive partnership with Dutch importer and distributor High Spirits.
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South Australian family-owned winery Oxford Landing has been announced as the Official Wine Partner for The British & Irish Lions for their upcoming Lions tour to Australia.
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Hallgarten & Novum Wines is significantly expanding its South African portfolio with the exclusive addition of four premium suppliers from across the country.
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We continue our summer Q&A series with Julian Momen, MD of Enotria& Coe.
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Madalena Moreira, oenologist at Encirc, argues there is room for everyone in the UK wine trade to benefit from the post-Brexit bottling rules, and that the changes will not negatively impact sales of quality English sparkling wine.
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We continue our summer Q&A series with Andrew Bewes, MD, Hallgarten Wines.
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Lighting up outside on restaurant terraces and pub gardens could be outlawed by the new Labour government, creating more uncertainty for businesses which are already struggling to encourage consumers to visit their venues.
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Spirits giant Pernod Ricard has forecasted that its sales will grow again next year after suffering a post-pandemic slump.
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The National President of the Fed (Federation of Independent Retailers) has written to the new Secretary of State for Business and Trade to highlight the impact of higher wages on smaller businesses.
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Troubled online retailer Naked Wines has announced a further fall in sales, with its full year results showing total sales down 18% year-on-year to £290m (52 weeks to 1 April 2024) against £345.0m in FY23.
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Fine wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd (BBR) has inked a new partnership with Orma, sandwiched between the hallowed estates of Ornellaia and Sassicaia.
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We continue our summer Q&A series with Tom Platt, CEO of Liberty Wines.
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"Less spend, fewer visits and less time spent in venues" is the current reality for the Scottish hospitality sector as businesses face a double whammy of consumer reluctance and rising costs.
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Labour shortages and employee burnout continue to plague hospitality, a new report has found, as more than half (53%) of UK managers working in the sector say their company and staff are suffering.
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We continue our summer Q&A series with James Davy, chairman of Davy’s.
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New figures from HM Revenue and Customs reveal the Treasury has lost close to £300m in tax revenue from Scotch whisky and other spirits following Jeremy Hunt’s significant tax increase last August.
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Alcohol consumption is declining globally, with the UK seeing a notable reduction of 23 percentage points, as more consumers opt for soft drinks, according to data from CGA by NIQ’s OPUS report.
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Wine importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines has expanded its portfolio, adding several prominent producers from around the world. The new additions include Llopart, a sparkling wine producer from Penedès, Viña VIK, a premium winery from Chile and Bosco Viticultori, a Prosecco producer from Veneto. This move aims to attract new customers in the second half of the year.
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Amathus, the drinks importer, distributor and retailer, is expanding its retail presence from nine to 14 locations, with the introduction of its first Wine Warehouse in East Sheen, South West London.
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