Sterling recovered against the euro yesterday after the Greek parliament approved a vital set of austerity measures that pave the way for a second bailout.
Read more...The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, WSET have launched two new qualifications for employees in the hospitality front-of-house sector.
Read more...The Church of England is to tighten up its rules on investment in alcohol producers, and has widened its policy to include supermarkets.
Read more...MPs have joined forces in a campaign to persuade the government to change the smoking ban they argue has been disastrous for the pub industry.
Read more...Maker's Mark bourbon is being backed this summer with a major campaign under the banner Bourbon & Bespoke.
Read more...Sterling fell against the euro yesterday, hitting an eight week low, after Bank of England policymakers opened the door for further quantitative easing.
Read more...Two top Spanish producers are capitalising on Spain's growing momentum by buying new vineyards in up and coming areas.
Read more...France dominates the trophies honours list in this year's International Wine Challenge, coming first for the third consecutive year with 34 wines being awarded a trophy - a 62% increase on last year.
Ian Macleod Distillers has bought Speyside distillery Tamdhu from the Edrington Group for an undisclosed sum.
Read more...Australian wine brand, Yellow Tail is launching a risk free purchase, taste guarantee promotion, 'love the taste or your money back'.
Read more...The UK comes second in the European league table for drinks pricing, according to official EU figures.
Read more...E & J Gallo Winery is buying Edna Valley Vineyard for an undisclosed sum.
Read more...Helping independent local retailers thrive in today's tough retail landscape is the aim behind Independents' Day 2011 on July 4.
Read more...Diageo has upped its stake to become a majority shareholder in one of China's largest spirit companies Sichuan Chengdu Quanxing.
Read more...Two leading Champagne houses have been busy releasing new additions to their portfolios.
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Les Jamelles Rare & Antique continues to introduce wines committed to help promote and maintain indigenous grape varieties from the Languedoc-Roussillon.
UK whisky site Caskstrength.net has become the first blog to launch its own whisky.
Brandia International has developed a €5-million international promotional campaign for Vinho Verde, following a boom in global exports.
Read more...Sterling fell to a five month low against the US dollar yesterday as concerns over the European debt crisis saw investors buy safe haven currencies.
Read more...Constellation has officially changed its name to Accolade Wines from today, along with a new strategy.
