PLB strengthens on trade and independent division

PLB has made five appointments to its specialist division focused on the UK on-trade and independent sectors.

NRB announces strongest chef line-up to date

The north's hospitality trade show, Northern Restaurant & Bar, has announced its strongest line-up to date of chefs who will cook in the Chef Live theatre at its event in Manchester Central in March 2013.

English wine experts question need for regionality

Harpers hears from leading experts on English sparkling about whether establishing a cru-based identification system would help estates promote their wines better on an international stage.

Cellar Trends reports positive results from Drinkaware campaign

Drinks distributor Cellar Trends and alcohol education charity Drinkaware have reported positive results to its responsible drinking message campaign Why let good times go bad? which it held in 18 cities across England before Christmas.

'Crus' for English sparkling wines

Leading English sparkling wine producers have called for estates to shout about their individual growing areas in a bid to communicate their regional differences better.

Leventhorpe launches Yorkshire's first sparkling rosé

The Leventhorpe vineyard near Leeds has launched Yorkshire's first sparkling rosé wine in time for Christmas and end-of-year celebrations.

Northern Restaurant & Bar 2013 calls for registration

The north's hospitality trade show, Northern Restaurant & Bar, has announced it will be 20% larger on its return to Manchester Central in March 2013.

Northern Restaurant & Bar show larger in 2013

The north's hospitality trade show, Northern Restaurant & Bar, has announced it will be 20% larger on its return to Manchester Central in March 2013.

Majority of consumers against minimum pricing, reveals new poll

The majority of people in England and Wales do not think there should be a minimum price of alcohol, according to research commissioned by retail and consumer analysts, Kantar.

ROLLING UPDATE Alcohol strategy: trade polarised over new measures

The measures proposed by government under its alcohol consultation have polarised opinion within the drinks trade, with the main trade body and producers condemning minimum pricing, while some in the on-trade and smaller merchants believe it is a good idea.

Drinks trade angst over minimum pricing grows

Angst is growing within the UK drinks trade as the government prepares to release its consultation into minimum unit pricing.

Why G-Men and G-Women are taking control of wine

There were some spilt cornflakes over breakfast in the more conservative parts of the wine and spirits trade when many of the major supermarkets brought in buyers from other grocery sectors to run their BWS departments. What could they possibly know about wine was the cry from middle England.

Chase Distillery launches Extra Dry Gin

Frederic Robinsons launches e-learning training programme

Frederic Robinsons is to launch an e-learning training programme with the aim of offering its on-trade tenants induction guidance and hands-on experience.

Number of licensed premises slightly up

There are 3% more licensed premises in the UK today than there were in 2008, according to the Home Office.

Indies haven't benefited from reported economic growth, says ACS

Despite figures from Office of National Statistics showing the economy has returned to growth, a survey carried out by the Association of Convenience Stores shows independent stores have not benefited.

Barwell & Jones expands sales team in the north

Wine agency Barwell & Jones has appointed two additional national account managers to its sales team in a bid to gain new distribution in key regions.

Drinks trade charity launches Benevolent Bursaries

The drinks industry charity The Benevolent has launched new initiatives to deliver career-long support to members of the trade, alongside a new website and branding.

Robinsons Brewery wins Business of the Year award

Robinsons Brewery has been awarded Business of the Year at the Stockport Business Awards 2012 for demonstrating all-round business excellence and impressive achievements.

Alcohol harm in baby boomers costs NHS most

Problem drinking among baby boomers is costing the NHS 10 times more than binge drinking in 16-24 year-olds across England, says Alcohol Concern.