Halewood International founder dies
Published: 17 October, 2011
John Halewood, founder of independent drinks distributor Halewood International, has died at the age of 64.
Read more...New boss for Cert Octavian
Published: 17 October, 2011
Logistics and specialist wine cellarage firm Cert Octavian has appointed Vincent O'Brien as managing director with immediate effect.
Read more...Strong US sales figures help boost sterling to month high
Published: 17 October, 2011
Stronger than expected US retail sales figures helped to boost global risk appetite helping Sterling to hit a one month high against the US dollar.
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WSTA and police warn wine producers about identity fraud
Published: 17 October, 2011
The WSTA and the Metropolitan Police have warned that using identity fraud to obtain wine without payment is on the increase, and producers should be on their guard.
Read more...Diplomatico launches ultra premium rum
Published: 14 October, 2011
Venezuelan rum producer Destilerias Unidas has launched its first ultra premium bottling of Diplomatico rum.
Read more...Heritage Wine to distribute Nugan Estate
Published: 14 October, 2011
Heritage Wine has signed an agreement to distribute Australia's Nugan Estate in the UK.
Brighton council accused of one-sided debate on alcohol policy
Published: 14 October, 2011
An attempt by Brighton & Hove council to canvas opinion of residents about the city's alcohol policy has been criticised by local drinks businesses for being one-sided.
Read more...Bordeaux first growth prices fall as investors turn to Burgundy
Published: 14 October, 2011
Bordeaux prices fell by 7.5% in quarter three, as buyers reject expensive 'hyped up' newer vintages and turn to other markets, according to trader of first growths, Bordeaux Index.
Read more...UK economy's fragility impacts on sterling
Published: 14 October, 2011
Sterling fell against the US dollar yesterday, tracking weakness in the euro and as concerns over the UK economy's fragility impacted on the pound's prospects.
Read more...Raymond Blanc and Martell to host live dining experience
Published: 13 October, 2011
French chef, Raymond Blanc, has teamed up with luxury cognac brand, Martell, to host Harrods' first live dining experience in its Brompton Road windows.
Read more...Sainsbury's new BWS boss focused on innovation
Published: 13 October, 2011
Andy Phelps, the new BWS manager at Sainsbury's, wants to make the supermarket's wine category "famous for innovation".
Read more...Hotel de Vin boss Robert Cook to step down
Published: 13 October, 2011
Hotel du Vin and Malmaison chief executive Robert Cook is leaving the group.
Torrontés trumps consumer's favourite white wines, says study
Published: 13 October, 2011
Torrontés, the white grape variety unique to Argentina, has trumped consumer's favourite white wines in a study by Wine Intelligence.
Read more...South Africa's Cape Wine Europe attracts 800 visitors
Published: 13 October, 2011
Turning South Africa's Cape Wine Europe tasting into a pan-European event has "really started to pay off", with around 800 visitors attending, said WOSA's chief executive.
Read more...Andrew Lansley welcomes Portman Group's code review
Published: 13 October, 2011
Drinks watchdog the Portman Group has launched a comprehensive review of its code of practice for responsible alcohol marketing.
Read more...ViVAS to be sole wine supplier to TGI Friday's
Published: 13 October, 2011
ViVAS has signed an agreement with the TGI Friday's restaurant chain to become its exclusive wine supplier.
Read more...Lighter style wine up 61% in off-trade
Published: 13 October, 2011
Lighter styles of wine are streaking ahead of more traditional bottles in the off-trade - up 61% according to the latest Nielsen data.
Read more...'Auchentoshan Switch' competition announces finalists
Published: 12 October, 2011
The Auchentoshan Switch competition has selected 40 mixologists to go through to the finals in London and Las Vegas.
Read more...Alcohol industry hits back at criticism of responsible drinking campaigns
Published: 12 October, 2011
The alcohol industry has hit back at claims from Alcohol Concern that responsible drinking campaigns are ineffectual and possibly counterproductive.
Read more...Winners of Jacquart's Rising Stars trophy announced
Published: 12 October, 2011
The Champagne Jacquart Rising Stars trophy has been won by chef Lindsay Mackay and sommelier Tobias Wetzler, from the Carnegie club at Skibo castle in Scotland.
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