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Currency update June 23: market reacts positively to yesterday's Budget

Published:  23 June, 2010

Currency update June 23: positive reaction to the Budget helps sterling gain against the euro and the US$.

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No duty increases in Chancellor's emergency budget

Published:  22 June, 2010

The drinks industry is celebrating this afternoon after the new Coalition government's budget revealed there would be no immediate increase in alcohol duties.

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Sign up for Top Merchants day: July 19, Bristol

Published:  22 June, 2010

The second Top Merchants networking and educational seminar is to take place on July 19 in Britol with Angela Mount, Susy Atkins and Wine Intelligence all lined up to take part.

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Gastronomy Team of the Year finalists named

Published:  22 June, 2010

The Academy of Food & Wine has named the five teams through to the final of the 2010 Gastronomy Team of the Year.

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Lanson reveals new brands strategy for UK

Published:  22 June, 2010



Champagne house, Lanson, has announced it is to rename its UK operations Lanson International to reflect its move to offer a wider portfolio of Champagne brands in the UK.

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Currency update June 22: market fearful of today's Budget

Published:  22 June, 2010

Currency update June 22: markets nervous about today's Budget.

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Currency update June 22: market fearful of today's Budget

Published:  22 June, 2010

Currency update June 22: markets nervous about today's Budget.

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Wines in the Press - June 18-20

Published:  22 June, 2010

The Guardian
Victoria Moore is talking about and online wine merchant with a difference, Slurp.

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Synchronized Sud de France tasting gets underway

Published:  21 June, 2010

More than 90 wine writers and bloggers from 24 countries took part in a synchronized tasting of five Sud de France wines today at 11am.

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John Leech joins United Wineries

Published:  21 June, 2010

United Wineries has appointed John Leech as commercial director to its UK team.

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Laurent-Perrier to support Young Chef / Young Waiter 2010

Published:  21 June, 2010

Champagne Laurent-Perrier is to support this year's Young Chef / Young Waiter competition.

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Currency update June 21: sterling starts the day strongly

Published:  21 June, 2010

Currency analysis update, June 21 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling has started the day strongly, rising to a five week high against the US dollar of $1.4925/ £1 in early trading.

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Record number of awards for English and Welsh Wines

Published:  18 June, 2010

This year's English & Welsh Wine of the Year Competition results have been announced with a record number of awards.

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Famous Grouse revamps packaging

Published:  18 June, 2010

The Famous Grouse has revamped its packaging for its blended Scotch whisky.

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New Zealand wine industry welcomes smaller 2010 vintage

Published:  18 June, 2010

The 2010 New Zealand grape harvest totalled 266,000 tonnes - 19,000 tonnes smaller than in 2009.

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Basque wines to come to London in one-day event

Published:  18 June, 2010

Wines from the Basque region will be coming to the London in a one-day event in order to raise awareness within the UK.

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Record number of medals in English Wine Awards

Published:  18 June, 2010


A record number of medals have been awarded in this year's English & Welsh Wine of the Year Competition announced today.

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Currency update June 18: sterling under pressure

Published:  18 June, 2010

Currency analysis update, June 18 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling under pressure.

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Diageo backs Purple Flag scheme

Published:  17 June, 2010

Diageo has become the headline sponsor of the Purple Flag scheme which recognises cities that have done significant work to improve their night-time environment for visitors and residents.

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Mateus woos consumers with holiday

Published:  17 June, 2010

Mateus Rosé is giving away a holiday in Portugal in a neck-collar promotion.

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