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East London Liquor Co joins Mangrove Global portfolio

Published:  02 November, 2022

Mangrove Global, the premium UK spirits distributor, has announced the addition of East London Liquor Company to its portfolio.

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Jeroboams to open new store in Wimbledon

Published:  02 November, 2022

Jeroboams has announced the expansion of its retail portfolio to include Wimbledon Village in London.

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Nick Gillett: Regulating spirits – a system with no sense

Published:  02 November, 2022

I like to think I’m a man with common sense. Yet, when I look at the stifling, strangling system of regulations we face as an industry in the UK, I see absolutely zero of it.

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BACC to host Mendoza tasting for UK trade

Published:  02 November, 2022

The British Argentine Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will welcome a Wine and Luxury Tourism Trade Delegation from the 14 to the 16 of November. 

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Severe drought and extreme heat pose a new threat to wine production

Published:  01 November, 2022

In 2022, global wine production volume is expected to be at a level similar to the one observed last year, despite higher average temperatures across the world. 

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Diageo partners with Springboard and Prince’s Trust to tackle staffing crisis

Published:  01 November, 2022

Diageo, maker of Guinness, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, has announced a new three-year partnership with Springboard and The Prince’s Trust to help tackle the staffing crisis in the hospitality industry.

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Third of hospitality businesses risk going bust in 2023

Published:  31 October, 2022

More than a third of the UK’s hospitality sector faces closure in 2023 due to the ‘cost of business crisis’.

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New Zealand exports hit new high

Published:  31 October, 2022

The value of New Zealand wine in international markets has reached a record-breaking high, New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has revealed, with exports for the past 12 months reaching NZ$2.03 billion.

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Hospices de Beaune will pay tribute to the late Louis-Fabrice Latour

Published:  31 October, 2022

The 162nd edition of the annual Hospices de Beaune wine sale on Sunday, 20 November will present a total of 51 different cuvées of the 2022 vintage produced from vineyards across the Hospices’ 60-hectare holdings, now in its second year of organic conversion. 

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Ukraine becomes the 49th OIV Member State

Published:  28 October, 2022

The OIV, the intergovernmental viticulture organisation, has announced Ukraine as an active member state from 30 October 2022.

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CGA reveals opportunity for drinks in delivery & takeaway sales

Published:  28 October, 2022

As British consumers maintain some of the delivery and takeaway habits they picked up during Covid-19 lockdowns, the latest CGA by NielsenIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker highlights a growing trend – with drinks’ share of these sales increasing by 15% versus the start of 2022.

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Friday read: The big spending squeeze – are your brands ready?

Published:  28 October, 2022

Yvette Flower, strategic planner at ZEAL Creative, looks at the future of premium beer, wine and spirits sales, and how brands can insulate against the rising tide of inflation.  

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Ventoux whites look to climb new heights

Published:  27 October, 2022

The Ventoux region – home to the one of the most recognisable landmarks of the Tour de France – is leaning into its white production as it unveils its plans for growth in the UK.

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Registrations open for Discover Rioja’s 100km of Diversity trade tasting in London

Published:  27 October, 2022

100km of Diversity offers the chance to connect with over forty producers, winemakers and importers, many of whom will be travelling to London from Rioja to share the unique stories behind their wines. Visitors will be able to try the latest Viñedo Singulares, the finest Espumoso de Rioja, barrel-aged whites, elegant rosados, classic Gran Reservas and everything in between. There will also be the chance to discover wines not yet available in the UK.  

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Broadland Drinks unveils wine range championing the nations’ favourite varietals

Published:  26 October, 2022

Manufacturer, Broadland Drinks, is launching a new wine brand called My Fave, targeting the nation’s most popular grape varieties.

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Telegraph Media Group reveals new subscription in partnership with Enotria&Coe

Published:  26 October, 2022

Telegraph Media Group, the proprietor of The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph, has launched a new website in partnership with Enotria&Coe, offering its members exclusive wines.

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M&S announce ‘Wine Transformation’ set to launch September 2023

Published:  26 October, 2022

In a Harpers exclusive, Andrew Shaw, head of BWS at M&S revealed plans to create the “most exciting wine range on the planet.”

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Louis Jadot offers training and support package for indie merchants

Published:  25 October, 2022

As part of a Drinks Trust initiative, Louis Jadot will sponsor 20 places for independent merchants on WSET Level 1 courses, it has been revealed. 

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Teetotal PM headed for No. 10

Published:  24 October, 2022

It’s likely that alcohol will play little to no role in the celebrations in the Sunak household this evening, as the UK prepares for a new – and perhaps its first ever teetotal Prime Minster – in Number 10.

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Sandridge Barton estimates 80,000 bottles after bumper harvest

Published:  24 October, 2022

Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, is toasting a bumper harvest after collecting more than 80 tonnes of grapes, enough for approximately 80,000 bottles.

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