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Currency update, June 2: sterling bounces back

Published:  02 June, 2010


Today's currency analysis from our currency partners Smart Currency Exchange has at long last some good news for sterling.

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Drinkaware tackles football fever

Published:  02 June, 2010

Alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware, has announced a campaign to help fans stay safe and drink responsibly throughout the football season.

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Thierry's consumer bloggers open up LIWF

Published:  01 June, 2010


UK wine agency, Thierry's, invited six consumers to attend this year's London International Wine Fair to get a better understanding of the kind of wines people are looking to buy.

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Highland Park ranks No1 in Spirits Journal 2010

Published:  01 June, 2010

Orcadian Highland Park single malt has been awarded top marks by US independent whisky expert Paul Pacult in his Spirits Journal 2010.

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Whisky worth £4bn to Scottish economy

Published:  01 June, 2010

Scotch whisky is worth £4 billion to the Scottish economy, according to a report for the Scotch Whisky Association by Verso Economics.

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Wines in the Press- May 28-30

Published:  01 June, 2010

Guardian

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Australia's First Familes of Wine get promotions boost

Published:  28 May, 2010


The Australia's First Families of Wine (AFFW) initiative has been given a boost this week with a government grant of AUD$429,000 to help promote the wineries involved around the world.

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French launch first 3-D Virtual Wine Fair

Published:  28 May, 2010

The www.WineFair.com plans to help busy wine and spirit professionals network worldwide from the comfort of their desks

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Dawson joins M&S online wine team

Published:  28 May, 2010

Former Sainsbury's wine buyer Emma Dawson has joined Marks & Spencer's online team.

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Molson Coors adds premium wines

Published:  28 May, 2010

Molson Coors (UK) has added a premium wine dimension to its range, aimed at independent bars and restaurants.

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Support trade Benevolent cycle ride to Champagne

Published:  28 May, 2010

This weekend members of the UK wine trade will set off on a 375km bike ride from Calais to Champagne to help raise money for the drinks charity, The Benevolent.

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Currency update May 28: spreading your risk

Published:  28 May, 2010

Here is today's currency analysis from Smart Currency Exchange as part of the new free currency advice service from Harpers Wine & Spirit.

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Vinexpo Asia-Pacific sees visitors up by 40%

Published:  27 May, 2010

Vinexpo Asia-Pacific closed today after what it claims was its most successful ever show with a 40% increase in visitors on its last show in 2008.

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Milk and Honey to represent UK in Appleton rum's world final

Published:  27 May, 2010

Josh Ivanovic of London's Milk and Honey bar is to represent the UK in the final of the Appleton Estate Bartender's Challenge in Jamaica after winning the British competition this week.

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Justerini & Brooks launches wine broking service for all

Published:  27 May, 2010

Justerini & Brooks is looking to open up the wine investment market to anyone regardless if they know anything about fine wine with its new wine broking website, www.justerinis.com.

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WSTA welcomes alcohol misuse crackdown measures

Published:  27 May, 2010

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has welcomed measures outlined in the Queen's Speech aimed at tackling alcohol misuse.

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More overseas visitors attended this year's LIWF

Published:  27 May, 2010

Recently-released official figures show that more overseas visitors attended last week's London International Wine Fair - despite the travel chaos caused by the volcanic ash cloud.

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Lagnado to head Bacardi marketing

Published:  27 May, 2010

Bacardi has hired the woman who masterminded the Campaign for Real Beauty for Dove soap as its new global marketing boss.

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VSPT signs new eco agreement for Chilean wine

Published:  27 May, 2010

VSPT, the second largest producer and third major exporter of Chilean wine, has signed an energy efficiency agreement meaning its products will now be cleaner and greener.

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The future looks bright for Jacob's Creek

Published:  27 May, 2010

Bernard Hickin has predicted that 2010 will be an outstanding vintage for Jacob's Creek.

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