Trade urged to be ready for rules changes
Published: 24 August, 2010
The Wine & Spirit Trade Association is urging drinks operators not to be caught out by the introduction of mandatory code regulations on October 1.
Read more...Head winemaker for Mont Tauch
Published: 24 August, 2010
Mont Tauch, Fitou's largest cooperative, has appointed Jean-Philippe Trollet as head winemaker.
Read more...Search is on for malt whisky 'Mastermind'
Published: 24 August, 2010
Glenfiddich is offering a £1,000 prize in a competition to find the Malt Mastermind of the Year.
Read more...Glenfiddich in search for Malt Mastermind
Published: 24 August, 2010
Glenfiddich has launched a search to find the bartender worthy of the title Malt Mastermind of the Year.
Read more...Currency update, August 24: sterling's recovery cut short
Published: 24 August, 2010
Currency update for August 24 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling's high yesterday proves to be short lived.
Read more...WSET announces 11% increase in diploma graduates
Published: 24 August, 2010
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust has announced an 11% increase in graduates on 2009 for its flagship qualification the Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits.
Read more...Foster's hit by wine write-downs
Published: 24 August, 2010
The Foster's Group has reported a loss of A$464 million loss in the year to June 30 after write-downs in its wine business of A$1.3 billion.
Read more...Constellation to end Aussie share listing
Published: 24 August, 2010
Wine producer Constellation Brands is to voluntarily drop is listing on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Read more...Wines in the press - August 19-22
Published: 24 August, 2010
The Guardian
Victoria Moore is talking about all the good bottles of the summer she hasn't been able to squeeze into the theme, another column, or that have been tasted too late to get a mention.
Vinea to hold its 17th annual wine fair
Published: 23 August, 2010
Switzerland's most important wine fair Vinea is to run its 17th show offering several new features.
Read more...Currency update, August 23: A strong one for sterling
Published: 23 August, 2010
Last week was a strong one for sterling against the euro and this trend has continued this morning as it is trading at €1.2260/£1.
Read more...Halewood in low-alcohol wine launch
Published: 23 August, 2010
Halewood International is hoping its new lower-alcohol wine will appeal to 25 to 45-year-old women "looking for a wine without such a strong alcoholic taste".
Sainsbury's Champagne sales up 40%
Published: 20 August, 2010
Champagne sales at Sainsbury's have jumped by 40% ? 1.2 million more bottles ? this year as consumers seek out great value as well as taste.
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Northern Ireland considers minimum pricing
Published: 20 August, 2010
Northern Ireland is considering introducing a minimum price on alcohol ? as a first step the Assembly has announced a crackdown on irresponsible drinks deals in retail outlets and pubs.
Read more...Currency update, August 20: sterling regains lost ground
Published: 20 August, 2010
Currency update for August 20 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling recovers on the back of stronger than expected retail sales data.
Read more...Last chance to attend Home Office roadshow
Published: 20 August, 2010
The drinks trade has one last opportunity to make its voice heard in the Licensing Act overhaul consultation roadshow ? scheduled for Nottingham on August 26.
Read more...Slurp launches iPhone app
Published: 19 August, 2010
Online wine retailer Slurp.co.uk has launched an iPhone application containing almost 6,000 wines, beers and spirits.
Read more...Academy calls for front-of-house nominations
Published: 19 August, 2010
The Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) is seeking nominations from employers and staff in the industry for its front-of-house Annual Awards Excellence.
Read more...SNP: A below-cost ban could make alcohol cheaper
Published: 19 August, 2010
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has claimed that a ban on below-cost alcohol sales would make many supermarket deals even cheaper.
Read more...Bibendum's profits surge 11%
Published: 19 August, 2010
UK wine distributor Bibendum is "cautiously optimistic" after announcing gross profits have risen 11% on last year to £20.8 million, following strong cost controls.
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