The River Cottage - originally set up by food writer Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on the Channel 4 TV series - is opening a new canteen and deli in Plymouth this October.
Read more...The WSTA has jumped to the trade's defence after criticism that a government advisory group is heavily biased towards the drinks industry.
Read more...Sterling has started the week above $1.64/£1 against the US dollar after weak US data and the ongoing deadlock over its debt ceiling.
Read more...Consumers have cut back on eating out, and money-off vouchers are becoming less important when it comes to choosing a venue, according to new research.
Read more...Adults are using stress as an excuse to consume up to four drinks a night at home, according to research from Drinkaware.
Read more...Diageo Great Britain (GB) has launched a marketing campaign for its gin brand Gordon's, that aims to inspire consumers to turn to its gin and tonic at the start of the evening.
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Bottle Green's French Connection Wines is joining forces with the fashion brand, French Connection, to offer in-store sampling.
Read more...Thierry's has added C da Silva's Dalva Port range to its portfolio.
Agents and importers are being tasked with creating a rugby-themed promotion around Kiwi wines for the chance to win a trip to New Zealand.
Read more...Sterling strengthened against the euro yesterday, hitting a high of €1.1446/£1, however British retail sales fell at their fastest pace in a year.
Read more...Gonzalez Byass has taken on distribution of the premium Australian McLaren Vale winery, Wirra Wirra.
Read more...Maxxium UK has announced the UK cognac market is back in growth by 10% in volume and value, due to its brand Courvoisier, which it says is propelling the spirit forward.
Read more...The drinks industry is encouraged by figures from the recent NHS study on teenage drinking, but also sends a warning about becoming complacent.
Read more...Online wine retailer, Virgin Wines has launched a new website, that aims to improve overall usability and feature more customers' comments, ideas and feedback.
Read more...Naked Wines has teamed up with Wines of Argentina to find the best Argentinian winery, not yet exporting to the UK, to offer them a guaranteed £50,000 order.
Read more...Pernod Ricard owned Martell has launched an on-pack promotion offering consumers a chance to win a luxury home in Cognac.
Read more...Sterling slipped against the US dollar, as data showed that UK factory orders declined more than estimated and manufacturer optimism dropped to the lowest level in two years.
Read more...Whisky distilleries will be forced to transport more freight by rail as the industry continues to expand.
Read more...Sterling hit a six-week high yesterday against a broadly weaker US dollar after UK GDP figures came in higher than expected.
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