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Brasserie Blanc wins AFWS wine service award

Published:  05 October, 2012

High street chain Brasserie Blanc has won one of the two new Academy of Food & Wine Service awards aimed at establishments achieving excellence in the industry.

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Brasserie Blanc wins AFWS award for Wine Service

Published:  05 October, 2012

High street chain, Brasserie Blanc has won one of the two new Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) awards aimed at establishments achieving excellence in service.

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WaverleyTBS collapse shocks the trade

Published:  05 October, 2012

The sudden collapse of WaverleyTBS into administration earlier this week has sent shock waves across the industry and left an estimated £10 million owing to creditors.

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Isle of Jura Superstition awarded Whisky Shop accolade

Published:  04 October, 2012

The sixth Whisky Shop's Whisky of the Year award has been given to the Isle of Jura Superstition.

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Record primeur sales for Château Angludet

Published:  04 October, 2012

Despite trade criticism that the 2011 primeur campaign has been lack-lustre, Maison Sichel has announced a record year for its family-owned Margaux property Château Angludet.

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Waitrose relaunches own-label range

Published:  04 October, 2012

Waitrose is relaunching its own-label wine, beer and spirit range, which includes 77 lines and wines for under £5.

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Hatch Mansfield upbeat despite difficult climate

Published:  04 October, 2012

Hatch Mansfield is optimistic about the future given its brands operate in the more premium sector.

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Calls for recognised norm for valuing wine funds

Published:  04 October, 2012

Wine investment companies are calling for a transparent method of valuing wine funds.

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Bargain Booze reports sales lift as profits slip

Published:  03 October, 2012

Strong price promotions and convenience retail formats have lifted off-licence group Bargain Booze's sales to £395 million.

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Changing old habits with new ethical network

Published:  03 October, 2012

A new scheme to help food and drink businesses become greener and more environmentally aware has been rolled out.

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Thanksgiving service for Patrick Sandeman

Published:  02 October, 2012

A Thanksgiving Mass in memory of Patrick Sandeman is to be held on October 4 at The Church of the Immaculate Conception Farm Street, 114 Mount Street, London, at 3pm.

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French wine bar opens in London's Shoreditch

Published:  02 October, 2012

Advertising magnate Edwin Chan has opened an exclusively French wine bar and restaurant in Shoreditch, London.

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Adminstrators called in at WaverleyTBS

Published:  02 October, 2012

WaverleyTBS has entered administration, with business advisory firm Deloitte's Daniel Butters and William Dawson being officially appointed as the joint administrators.

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European Commission lends weight to minimum pricing opposition

Published:  02 October, 2012

The European Commission has added its weight to the list of countries that have objected to Scotland's plans for minimum unit pricing.

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European Commission lends weight to minimum pricing opposition

Published:  02 October, 2012

The European Commission has added its weight to the list of countries that have objected to Scotland's plans for minimum unit pricing.

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Concha y Toro beefs up UK sales team

Published:  02 October, 2012

Concha y Toro has appointed three sales and merchandising reps to push the Casillero del Diablo brand in the UK impulse sector.

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Steve Gerrard new boss for Barwell & Jones

Published:  02 October, 2012

Wine agency Barwell & Jones has appointed Steve Gerrard as managing director with immediate effect.

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BBX sees online wine trades grow to £11.5m

Published:  01 October, 2012

Berrys' Broking Exchange has seen the volume of online fine wine sales grow by 13% to £11.5 million as collectors and investors get accustomed to the platform.

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Tony Laithwaite and Hugh Johnson discuss wine trends

Published:  28 September, 2012

Wine scoring and trends were two of the subjects discussed between Tony Laithwaite, head of Laithwaite's Wine, and wine writer Hugh Johnson at this year's Henley Literary Festival.

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Julio Faustino Martinez receives award for brand expansion in Rioja

Published:  28 September, 2012

Julio Faustino Martinez of the Faustino Group has been awarded 'Personalidades Ilustres del Rioja', for his contribution to the expansion of the Rioja brand both in Spain and globally.

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