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Yalumba reveals new organic collection

Published: 24 January, 2023

Barossa Valley producers Yalumba have announced a new range of organic certified wines.

Beyond Wines adds Western Cape-based Overhex to its portfolio

Published: 24 January, 2023

In a bid to grow South African Wines in the UK, distributor Beyond Wines has added Western Cape-based Overhex to its portfolio.

Hayward Bros. and The Usual Suspects broaden UK offering

Published: 23 January, 2023

Hayward Bros, the family-owned, London-based importer has strengthened its relationship with Australian producer The Usual Suspects Collective, headed up by Jonathon Hesketh.

Bancroft pushes into the Spanish Levante with new addition

Published: 23 January, 2023

Bodegas Mustiguillo, part of the Grandes Pagos de Espana, is joining the Bancroft Wines portfolio as the distributor bolsters UK representation of wine from Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

Liberty welcomes record number of visitors to familiar turf

Published: 20 January, 2023

Liberty Wines is celebrating a bumper tasting at its usual Oval hunting ground on Tuesday (17 February), where a record number of visitors made the pilgrimage to its annual portfolio event.

Fells adds Wiston Estate to portfolio

Published: 19 January, 2023

John E Fells & Sons have added its first English winery, Wiston Estate, to its portfolio.

Greek wine makes a splash as Maltby & Greek goes solo

Published: 18 January, 2023

A tasting focused on solely on Greek wine, from Amyndeon in the north west to Santorini and everything in between, made a big splash at Vagabond Wine’s Monument outpost earlier this week, in what is believed to be the biggest single tasting of Greek wine ever to be held in London.

St Austell hails expansion to Wales

Published: 18 January, 2023

St Austell Brewery is expanding its reach into South Wales, taking the reach of its wholesale business beyond its West Country stronghold.

Hallgarten Wines named UK on-trade distributor for Grupo La Rioja Alta

Published: 17 January, 2023

Specialist wine importer, Hallgarten & Novum Wines, has been appointed as the new UK on-trade distributor for iconic Spanish producer Grupo La Rioja Alta.

Virgin Wines announces 'disappointing' profitability performance

Published: 12 January, 2023

Virgin Wines, one of the UK’s largest direct-to-consumer online wine retailers, has published its trading update for the six months ended 31 December 2022.

Alliance Wine partners with The Drinks Trust

Published: 12 January, 2023

Alliance Wine has announced a partnership with The Drinks Trust, to help provide care and support to people within the drinks industry.

Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes awarded knighthood for ‘services to business and equality’

Published: 03 January, 2023

Ivan Menezes, Diageo's Indian-born CEO, has received a knighthood in King Charles' first New Year’s Honours list.

ABS adds first English wine to Portfolio

Published: 20 December, 2022

Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) is partnering with House Coren, to distribute their sparkling wine, Boco – the first English wine to join the ABS portfolio.

Armit strengthens Spanish portfolio in exclusive partnership with Familia Fernandez Rivera

Published: 19 December, 2022

Leading fine wine merchant Armit Wines has expanded its coverage of Spain with a new range from the Familia Fernández Rivera wineries, including the flagship Tinto Pesquera wines.

Hallgarten Wines embarks on search for third ‘HeadStart’ Apprentice

Published: 07 December, 2022

Specialist wine importer, Hallgarten & Novum Wines, is once again on the hunt for a ‘HeadStart’ Apprentice.

Bibendum predicts its top 10 drinks trends for 2023

Published: 07 December, 2022

Based on research conducted by Proof Insight, Bibendum has compiled its list of top 10 trends to look out for in 2023.

Fine Wines Direct UK announces two new appointments

Published: 05 December, 2022

A regular finalist in Harpers best UK wholesaler, Fine Wines Direct UK has added two high-profile names to its sales team.

Taking stock: UK beverage businesses are in midst of ‘inventory crisis’

Published: 30 November, 2022

UK beverage manufacturers are now holding more than double the amount of stock compared to pre-pandemic levels, as delays and shortages take an increasing toll on the global supply chain.

Corney & Barrow gains exclusivity of Domaine Dugat-Py

Published: 30 November, 2022

Corney & Barrow (C&B) has announced its appointment as the exclusive UK agent for Domaine Dugat-Py – a family owned historic estate located in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin.

Drink brands still going strong despite rise of discounters

Published: 29 November, 2022

According to Kantar, food price inflation jumped to a record high of 14.7% in October, and these rising costs have coincided with a surge in sales for discount retailers like Aldi and Lidl.