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Chinese buy-in to Diageo

Published: 22 July, 2009

The state-owned China Investment Corp has bought a stake worth £221 million in Diageo, the world's biggest drinks company.

Profits soar at Oyster Bay firm

Published: 22 July, 2009

The New Zealand producer behind the Oyster Bay wine brand has reported a 146% leap in net profit for the last half of 2008.

52 pubs closing every week says BBPA

Published: 22 July, 2009

The rate of UK pub closures has increased by a third in the first six months of the year, according to new figures from the British Beer & Pub Association.

Stowells launch wine Tool-kit

Published: 21 July, 2009

Constellation Europe's flagship on-trade brand, Stowells has launched a new initiative in the form of a 'Stowell's Tool-kit,' in a bid to grow on-trade volume and boost confidence.

Ehrmanns in take over

Published: 21 July, 2009

UK-based wine company Ehrmanns has been bought out by wine investment fund Global Vintners.

Pernod upbeat despite economic gloom

Published: 20 July, 2009

Pernod Ricard has reported a "highly satisfactory" performance in its past year of trading, despite what it admits is a "difficult economic environment".

New commercial boss appointed at First Quench

Published: 20 July, 2009

First Quench Retailing's commercial director, Lloyd Stephens, has made a surprise exit from the off-licence operator.

100% Malbec rosé launches in the UK

Published: 20 July, 2009

A new 100% Malbec rosé is being launched in the UK from Bodega Septima, Grupo Codorníu's Argentine winery.

Wines in the press, July 17- 19

Published: 20 July, 2009

Here is what the national wine critics had to say over the weekend of July 17 - 19.

Adams buys Leasingham vineyard

Published: 20 July, 2009

Tim Adams Wines, the Clare Valley producer, has bought 75 hectares of Leasingham vineyards for what it believes was a knock-down price.

Toolkit to boost Stowells sales

Published: 17 July, 2009

Constellation Europe has launched an on-trade "toolkit" to boost sales of Stowells and increase wine knowledge in the sector.

Rioja claims industry first

Published: 17 July, 2009

Nine Rioja producers have achieved the highest levels of natural resveratrol ever recorded in wine.

Auchentoshan plans for festival

Published: 17 July, 2009

Auchentoshan is opening its archives as part of its first whisky festival on August 29 at the lowland distillery by Dalmuir, Glasgow.

Industry to deliver £100m responsible drinking campaign

Published: 16 July, 2009

The first stage of the much touted Project 10 joint government/drinks industry initiative goes live in September with a high profile responsible drinking advertising campaign.