Pernod Ricard is turning its attention to "premium light and fresh wines" on the back of recent sales figures that show the £6.50-£8.50 price bracket is the fastest-growing segment by value in the UK.
Sterling hit a four-and-a-half month high against the US dollar yesterday, before losing ground and ending the day where it started.
Read more...Matthew Clark, is to distribute cavas and still wines from Freixenet Group, across all sectors of the on-trade.
Read more...Consumers need to be educated that 'less is more' when it comes to trading up, according to Australian Vintage boss Neil McGuigan.
Read more...Harpers Wine & Spirit is calling for independent wine merchants to take part in the Sud de France Festival, with the chance of winning Sud de France Retailer of the Year 2012.
Read more...Vivek Singh has revealed the names in his new team at the recently-opened modern Indian restaurant Cinnamon Soho.
Read more...Sterling had a mixed day yesterday, strengthening and weakening against a variety of currencies as the markets shifted from risk appetite to risk aversion.
Read more...Enotria has appointed two staff internationally to be responsible for sales of its Sicilian joint venture project Cantine Settesoli.
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Wines of Germany is launching the UK's first Riesling Summit, aimed at the trade.
Read more...Wines of Germany is launching the UK's first Riesling Summit, aimed at the trade.
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Having had years of Delia and Nigella sending products flying off the shelves, it looks as if Gewürztraminer might be subject to the Raymond Blanc effect, after his recent BBC2 programme about Alsace, says Fiona Beckett.
A Malbec made in Kent with Argentinian grapes was never destined for sale on the mainstream market, but rather as an "intriguing experiment", says Wines of Argentina.
Read more...The London International Wine Fair LIWF, has announced a line up of new events that will take place across its calendar in May.
Read more...Online sales of wines, spirits and beer grew by 20% in 2011, outperforming overall market growth of 16%, according to IMRG Capgemini.
Read more...It's a "scary" time for wine brands as supermarkets' own versions are leaving them out in the cold, say experts.
Read more...Majestic Wine's commerical director Mark Reynolds has died, aged 48.
Read more...Planting is to start at England's "largest" vineyard, Rathfinny Estate, this week which long term aims to compete in quality with top French Champagne houses.
Read more...Sterling had a poor day on Friday weakening off against the majority of currencies; but, strengthening against the US dollar.
Read more...Rhone valley wines are to be backed by a £1 million support programme in the UK as Inter Rhône, its generic body, looks to build on its number one position in the French red AOC wine market.
Read more...The Prime Minister has announced plans to introduce a minimum price per unit of alcohol and ban the sale of multi-buy discount deals in a bid to end Britain's binge-drinking culture.
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