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The Portman Group calls for members

Published:  10 October, 2011

The Portman Group, an independent body that considers complaints about alcohol marketing, is calling for two members to join its Independent Complaints Panel.

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Forum to focus on engaging consumers

Published:  07 October, 2011

Just how well the wine trade is engaging with the consumer will be the key theme of an industry forum Harpers is hosting with consumer campaigning website, wineoption.org next month.

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Diageo invests £5.9m in premix campaign

Published:  07 October, 2011

Diageo GB is launching a £5.9m multimedia campaign for its premix range on the back of the category's 36% growth in value sales this year.

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Sterling falls to 14-month low against dollar

Published:  07 October, 2011

Sterling fell to the lowest level against the US dollar for 14 months yesterday, after the Bank of England announced £75bn of Quantitative Easing to help jump start economic growth.

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Consultation now open for indies and suppliers

Published:  07 October, 2011

If you have a bee in your bonnet about how suppliers are trading with independents  - whether it's exemplary or has room for improvement - we want to know.

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Rioja yield down 20%

Published:  07 October, 2011

Rioja's harvest is coming in at around 20% smaller than usual, as exceptionally hot, dry weather has made for early ripening and record picking times.

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Restaurant Sat Bains awarded second Michelin star

Published:  06 October, 2011

Nottinghamshire's only Michelin star restaurant, Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms, has been awarded a second Michelin star.

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Two new gin brands for G&J Greenall

Published:  06 October, 2011

Distiller G&J Greenall is fast-tracking its expansion by developing two new gin brands.

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Sterling slips as investors uncertain over UK outlook

Published:  06 October, 2011

Sterling slipped against the euro and US dollar yesterday after a mixed day of data left investors uncertain over the UK's economic outlook ahead of this month's Bank of England meeting later this morning.

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Fat Duck sommelier scoops Sud de France award

Published:  06 October, 2011

Fat Duck sommelier Stefan Neumann has been scooped the best UK sommelier award for the Sud de France competition.

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Kleine Zalze appoints new marketing chief

Published:  06 October, 2011

Family-owned South African wine estate Kleine Zalze has appointed Wynand Van Schalkwyk as its marketing and sales manager.

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Guala Closures buys fourth acquisition in 16 months

Published:  05 October, 2011

Guala Closures Group has just completed its purchase of a 70% stake in Polish aluminium drinks closures manufacturer DGS.

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October heatwave boosts English wine

Published:  05 October, 2011

The rare October Indian summer will produce a "vintage to be treasured" for some producers, but it's not been without problems for others.

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Retailers and manufacturers overlook ageing population, says global survey

Published:  05 October, 2011

Retailers and manufacturers across the globe are failing to meet the specific needs an ageing population, according to global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney.

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Scotch Malt Whisky Society gears up for Whisky Week

Published:  05 October, 2011

To mark Whisky Week, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has created a week-long programme of events.

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Sterling hits yearly low against dollar

Published:  05 October, 2011

Sterling fell towards the lowest level against the US dollar for over a year yesterday, as construction data revealed the worst figures for 10 months.

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Beam begins trading on New York Stock Exchange

Published:  04 October, 2011

The world's fourth largest premium spirits company, Beam Global has begun trading as an independent company on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Percy Fox announces death of Blossom Hill winemaker, Carol Thorup

Published:  04 October, 2011

Percy Fox has announced the loss of Carol Thorup, wine maker for Blossom Hill, who has died from cancer.

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Percy Fox pays tribute to Blossom Hill winemaker

Published:  04 October, 2011

Blossom Hill winemaker Carol Thorup passed away from cancer on September 5, aged 57.

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Sterling falls against dollar as investors anticipate UK Quantitative Easing

Published:  04 October, 2011

Sterling fell against the US dollar yesterday, hitting a low of $1.5450/£1 as investors anticipate the Bank of England introducing further Quantitative Easing in the UK.

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