Bread firm to bid for Cape wine giant

South African wine and spirit producer KWV is the subject of takeover speculation, with Pioneer Food expected to make a bid.

Burlesque star unveils Cointreau beauty kit

Burlesque star Dita Von Teese has unveiled a limited edition beauty and cocktail kit 'My Private Cointreau Coffret'.

Better-than-expected economic data strengthens sterling

Campo Viejo ramping up tapas campaign

Spanish wine brand Campo Viejo is ramping up its Viva el vino tapas campaign in the on-trade after the success of last year's marketing push.

Third pub for ex-Bibendum chief

Off-licence link to binge drinking

A study has claimed that problem drinking is worsened in areas where off-licences proliferate.

Cognac launches iPhone app

A new mobile phone application for Cognac has been launched by the region's generic body, the BNIC.

Reserve Brands behind festive premium spirits

Diageo GB's luxury spirits division will be investing in an extensive programme of initiatives across its portfolio to help retailers boost their premium spirits sales this Christmas.

UK credit rating outlook stabilizes

Sterling had a poor start to the week on concerns over further Quantitative Easing that were hanging over the pound following last week's relatively negative Bank of England minutes. This saw sterling hit a seven month low of €1.1184/£1 against the euro on Monday. However, Tuesday's GDP figures of 0.8% beat expectations and the UK credit rating outlook upgraded to "stable" from "negative" following spending review.

Glenfiddich releases Snow Phoenix whisky

Glenfiddich is releasing a new whisky, Snow Phoenix, to mark the dramatic events of January this year when heavy snow caused some of its warehouse roofs to collapse.

Glenglassaugh whisky launches Manager's Legacy

70% more wine bloggers at European conference

The European Wine Bloggers Conference (EWBC), held in Vienna over the weekend, attracted 70% more bloggers this year than last.

Sterling slips against US dollar

Sterling slipped back against the US dollar on Wednesday after investors pulled out of bets against the US currency.

Sterling jumps after positive GDP data

Sterling jumped against the euro and US dollar yesterday after surprisingly positive UK GDP data for the third quarter.

Tennis challenge change of date

Chilean producer Casillero del Diablo has teamed up with Buddies of The Benevolent to host the wine trade's first ever tennis challenge.

Co-op's Californian wines get lightweighted

The Co-operative is looking to save around 530 tonnes of glass per annum by lightweighting its own-brand Californian wine range.

Galvin La Chapelle duo scoop Wines of Rousillon Dessert trophy

London restaurant Galvin La Chapelle's head sommelier and pastry chef have scooped the UK Wines of Rousillon Dessert trophy.

Problem drinkers could face daily alcohol tests to cut crime

A hard-hitting American project, which forces problem drinkers to undertake twice daily breath tests with the aim of cutting alcohol-related crime, is to be trialled in the UK.

New online club offers up to 50% off fine wines

Purity Brewing to triple capacity

Warwickshire firm Purity Brewing is to triple capacity with a new 5,000 square foot brewhouse.