ALERT: Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme in Force from 1 January 2016

From the 1 January 2016 HMRC will introduce the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS) to tackle alcohol fraud. Cindy Dorrington of Bivonas Law asseses the implication for the trade. 

2015 year in review and hopes and fears for 2016: Robin Copestick, Copestick Murray

Robin Copestick of Copestick Murray looks back at Stoke City football and how healthy the UK wine trade was in 2015. Although 2015 was good- "2016 will be better still."

De Bortoli to launch two new terroir-focused wine ranges

Australian winemaker De Bortoli is to launch two new wine ranges into the UK in January.

Liberty Wines extends premium New Zealand list with Burn Cottage Pinot Noirs

Liberty Wines has added Central Otago's Burn Cottage Vineyard to its range of premium New Zealand Pinot Noirs.

Matthew Clark predicts adventurous 2016 for consumers

Leading online distributor Matthew Clark is predicting that UK consumers will become yet more inquisitive in 2016.

Flint Wines to unveil the reborn Domaine Launay-Horiot at 2016 en primeur tasting

London-based on-trade supplier Flint Wines has added Burgundy's resurrected Domaine Launay-Horiot estate to its portfolio.

Q&A: Nik Darlington, founder, Red Squirrel Wine

Bibendum PLB adds Coates & Seely to English wine roster

Hampshire-based producer of sparkling wine Coates & Seely is moving its distribution to Bibendum PLB Group in January.

Analysis: The impacts of where to bottle and how to transport wines

Deciding where to bottle and how to transport their wines are big decisions for producers that can have a major impact on the rest of the supply chain, as Simon Jack reports

Vindpendents agency recruits three new members

Wine agency Vindependents has added three new independent wine merchants to its membership, taking its total to 21.

The Smith Report: A year of change for the trade

Looking back, 2015 has been a year of change and consolidation, but those business adapting are more prepared to pounce on the opportunities in 2016

New managing director at Matthew Clark after Conviviality acquisition

On-trade distributor Matthew Clark is to get a new managing director following its acquisition by Conviviality Retail in a £200 million reverse takeover in October.

Analysis: Harper's survey reveals what trends may lay ahead in 2016

Looking back, 2015 was not a bad year for the trade, but it was a challenging one. But what does the future hold? We conducted a survey to find out the general feeling throughout the trade as we approach a new year. 

A big year ahead for rum and craft beer, Bibendum PLB predicts

Rum, old world reds and craft beers all present big opportunities for 2016, according to the insight team at Bibendum PLB in its end-of-year predictions.

Ehrmanns extends Australian portfolio with Willow Bridge Estate

Wine supplier Ehrmanns has inked a UK distribution deal with Western Australian winery Willow Bridge Estate across both the on- and the off-trade.

Borsa Vini Italiani tastings revealed for London and Manchester 2016

The Italian Trade Commission has announced the dates of its trade-only Borsa Vini Italiani tastings in January 2016.

Bibendum PLB unveils new insights into UK consumer profiles

New research from Bibendum PLB's insights team has defined eight distinct consumer categories in the UK drinks market.

Vina Valdivieso appoints brand ambassador to drive sales

Chile's Valdivieso winery, together with its distributor Bibendum PLB, have appointed Jonas Tofterup as brand ambassador and export manager for the UK and Europe.

Broadland sales up 20%, ahead of ambitious 12-year growth plans

Turnover at Norwich-based wine supplier Broadland Wineries is up 20% year on year to XXXX, the company has reported.

Bancroft strengthens management, on-trade, fine-wine teams

London-based specialist wine distributor Bancroft Wines has announced a range of senior and sales appointments as part of its ambitious expansion plans.