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Indie Beer Week set to return this Spring

Published:  19 January, 2026

Returning for its second year, Indie Beer Week 2026, a UK-wide series of events promoting "independent beer, pubs and people” is due to take place from 10-19 April.

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Journey's End unveils significant rebrand

Published:  19 January, 2026

South African producer Journey's End will henceforth be known as Gabb Family Wines, retaining the original name for its flagship estate in Stellenbosch.

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Cité du Vin takes stock as it enters 10th anniversary year

Published:  19 January, 2026

As it approaches its 10th anniversary, the Cité du Vin has released figures looking back over 2025, a year in which it welcomed 390,000 visitors of 170 different nationalities.

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30 Under 30 is back for 2026: Nominations now open

Published:  19 January, 2026

Nominations are now open for our annual celebration of up-and-coming stars in the wine & spirits trade. Whether you have a colleague who you feel is worthy of recognition for their skill, knowledge and creativity or if you wish to self-nominate for you contribution to uplifting the drinks trade, the time is now.

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Prowein introduces new VIP Buyers programme to entice UK market

Published:  16 January, 2026

Prowein Düsseldorf has unveiled a new ‘VIP Hosted Buyer Program’ with a special focus on the UK market for the 2026 edition of the conference.

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Alliance reveals events calendar shake up for 2026

Published:  16 January, 2026

Leading independent wholesaler Alliance Wine has unveiled a new look events calendar for 2026. The “bold, refreshed events strategy”, as the importer puts it, aims to forge deeper connections with its customer base.

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Ellis Wines achieves B Corp certification

Published:  16 January, 2026

Family-run wine merchant Ellis Wines – which supplies the on-trade – has achieved B Corp certification, with a B impact score of 84.8.

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Badenhorst and South Africa expert Damon Quinlan join Liberty Wines

Published:  16 January, 2026

Distributor Liberty Wines has strengthened its South Africa portfolio with the addition of A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines and the expertise of Damon Quinlan, who joins the team with over 20 years’ experience selling South African wine into the UK.

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Overall Prosecco sales growth muted but impressive US increase

Published:  15 January, 2026

The Prosecco DOC has unveiled its sales figures for 2025 with 667 million bottles sold globally – representing 1.1% growth year on year. The value of these sales stood at €3.6bn, approximately the same as 2024.

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Hallgarten strengthens Chilean portfolio with Garage Wine Co

Published:  15 January, 2026

Wine importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines has reinforced its Chilean portfolio with the addition of old-vine specialist Garage Wine Co.

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Raimat launches largest natural European gravity-based water treatment plant

Published:  14 January, 2026

Lleida-based winery Raimat has constructed the largest natural gravity-based water treatment plant in Europe, creating 40,000m2 of wetlands in the middle of its vineyards that can purify 80,000 litres of water per day.

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Old Vine Registry vineyard registrations double in year to 9,400

Published:  14 January, 2026

The Old Vine Registry, the world’s largest database of historic vine plantings, has announced that it has reached 9,393 registered vineyards across 42 countries to date. The figure represents an impressive surge in registrations, with 4,000 total entries this time last year by comparison.

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Champagnes & Chateaux tap Richard Nunn for new role

Published:  14 January, 2026

Premium wine distributor Champagnes & Chateaux has announced that Richard Nunn will be appointed to the new role of off-trade key account manager. The well-known industry figure joins the company following 35 years with Louis Latour.

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Thorman Hunt announces partnership with Jules Taylor Wines

Published:  14 January, 2026

Family-run wine importer Thorman Hunt Wine Shippers has announced a new partnership with Marlborough producer Jules Taylor Wines.

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Leonardslee Family partners with Schenk Family UK

Published:  13 January, 2026

West Sussex wine producer Leonardslee Family Vineyards has announced a new distribution partnership with distributor Schenk Family UK.

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Rita Greenwood set to become chair of Scotch Whisky Association council

Published:  13 January, 2026

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced Rita Greenwood as the new chair of the SWA council. The appointee, who will be in the role for two years, is the first female chair in the SWA’s 114-year history.

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Calls for business rates pub relief to extend to all hospitality

Published:  12 January, 2026

Last week’s reports that pubs will see great business rates support has been followed by a chorus of industry figures urging the government to extend the relief to all of hospitality.

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Maltby & Greek launches Three Bowls wine range

Published:  12 January, 2026

Leading UK importer of Greek and Cypriot wines, Maltby & Greek, have introduced Three Bowls, a new wine range developed in-house through a collaboration with a group of Greek winemakers.

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Enotria unveils Phillip White as new CEO

Published:  12 January, 2026

Premium on-trade distributor Enotria has announced the appointment of a new CEO, with Phillip White taking the helm.

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Hispamerchants to take on Zolo Zero

Published:  09 January, 2026

Hispamerchants is to launch the alcohol free Zolo Zero range into the UK in March, tapping into the growing trend for low & no wine alternatives.

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