Wine of Great Britain (Wine GB) has confirmed around three million vines have been planted so far this year - equating to an additional 690 hectares of vineyards and a 24% increase in the overall land now under vine.
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The London Wine Fair (LWF) has said visitor numbers exceeded expectations for its 39th show.
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The number of visitors to London Wine Fair (LWF) is tracking those of last year so far despite the entry fee introduced for the first time this year.
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Fairtrade wine is becoming increasingly popular, with 39% of Fairtrade shoppers seeking out the Fairtrade label on wines and spirits, up 10% on 2010.
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Jamie Oliver’s restaurant empire is at the brink of collapse, with the group having called in the administrators putting up to 1,300 jobs at risk.
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Inter Rhône has revealed a “very promising” start to 2019 with preliminary data showing export sales to the UK near stagnant compared to the double-digit volume drop recorded in 2018.
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Majestic wants £100 million for its bricks and mortar stores, according to a report from Sky News.
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Jascots Wine Merchants has posted sales of £9.25 million - a record high - for the year ending 30 April 2019.
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Exports of Beaujolais to the UK rose 35% in volume and 9% in value year on year from February 2019, according to InterBeaujolais.
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Berkmann Wine Cellars has secured £14 million of backing from HSBC UK to support its overseas expansion plans.
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The 2019 Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition has been won by Ronnaporn Kanivichaporn from Bangkok, Thailand.
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The Co-op has “massively boosted” its rosé portfolio, adding 10 new lines as part of a spring range refresh.
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England’s winemakers scooped 11 Gold, 50 Silver and 60 Bronze medals in the International Wine Challenge (IWC), placing it ninth in the medals table. Ten of England’s 11 Gold medals were awarded to sparkling wines.
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Off-Piste Wines has secured a place in the 2019 Sunday Times HSBC International Fast Track 200.
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Chris Porter has departed as chief executive of drinks industry charity, The Benevolent.
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Vineyard Cellars has appointed Dave Allen to the role of director as the Californian fine wine merchant looks to grow its portfolio.
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House of Lanson has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor for Provence producer Domaine de Cala’s rosé duo - Prestige and Classic.
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