Bibendum's profits surge 11%
Published: 19 August, 2010
UK wine distributor Bibendum is "cautiously optimistic" after announcing gross profits have risen 11% on last year to £20.8 million, following strong cost controls.
Read more...Islay produces its first gin
Published: 19 August, 2010
The Hebridean island of Islay has turned its hand from the production of peaty whiskies to distill its first gin.
Read more...Currency update, August 19: recovery for sterling
Published: 19 August, 2010
Currency update for August 19 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling rises to hit a daily high of $1.5689/£1.
Read more...Brown Brothers buys Tamar Ridge
Published: 18 August, 2010
Australian producer Brown Brothers has bought Tamar Ridge Estates vineyard and winery interests in Tasmania from Gunns for AU$32.5 million.
Read more...Currency update, August 18: Sterling falls again
Published: 18 August, 2010
Sterling fell yesterday against the US dollar and euro yesterday after inflation data showed a slow down in UK price growth.
Read more...Armit appointed UK agent for Maison Deux Montille Soeur Frère
Published: 18 August, 2010
Armit has been appointed exclusive UK agents for Maison Deux Montille Soeur Frère.
Read more...Enotria buys Great Western Wine
Published: 17 August, 2010
Enotria has bought Bath-based firm Great Western Wines (GWW) for an undisclosed sum.
Read more...Currency update, August 17: sterling regains lost ground
Published: 17 August, 2010
Currency update for August 17 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling reclaimed some of the ground lost against the US dollar last week, rising 0.4% yesterday to hit $1.5665/£1 after risk sentiment improved in trading yesterday.
Read more...New hierarchy for Languedoc appellations
Published: 17 August, 2010
A new hierarchy for Languedoc appellations has been confirmed by the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Languedoc (CIVL).
Read more...Documentary push for Olmeca Tequila
Published: 17 August, 2010
Olmeca Tequila has produced a series of documentaries to educate consumers about the history of the category and its relevance to the London bar scene.
Read more...Côtes du Rhône sponsors London Double Header
Published: 16 August, 2010
Côtes du Rhône wines will be the official match sponsor of the London Double Header at Twickenham, which marks the opening round of matches in the Premiership Rugby season.
Read more...Currency update, August 16: sterling given downbeat assessment
Published: 16 August, 2010
It was an interesting week last week for sterling after the Bank of England's quarterly inflation report gave a downbeat assessment of the UK's prospects over the next two years.
Read more...Berry Bros. & Rudd to partner Anchor Brewers & Distillers
Published: 16 August, 2010
Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits has formed a strategic partnership with Anchor Brewers & Distillers.
Read more...Nicolas to sell non-London stores
Published: 13 August, 2010
French wine retailer Nicolas has entered into negotiations to sell all 18 of its stores located outside the M25 to a company set up by its former operations director.
Read more...González Byass celebrates 175th anniversary with London tasting
Published: 13 August, 2010
González Byass is presenting its entire range of wines, sherries and brandies to celebrate the 175th anniversary since the Spanish wine company's establishment.
Read more...Currency update, August 13: risk aversion hits global markets
Published: 13 August, 2010
Currency update for August 13 from Smart Currency Exchange: mixed week for sterling which ended the week up against the euro and down against the US dollar as a fresh wave of risk aversion hit global markets.
Read more...Cameron 'irresponsible' over local minimum pricing support
Published: 12 August, 2010
The Association of Convenience Stores has criticised David Cameron's support for local minimum pricing on alcohol.
Currency update, August 12: uncertainty ahead for UK economy
Published: 12 August, 2010
Currency update for August 12 from Smart Currency Exchange: pound on track for the biggest daily drop against the US dollar since the election.
Read more...WSTA Conference to discuss 'challenges and opportunities' in UK market
Published: 11 August, 2010
The Wine and Spirits Trade Association WSTA, is to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced in the UK market at this year's WSTA Conference.
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