UGA now on Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Labels
Published: 21 July, 2023
From 1 July 2023 the term 'UGA' has been permitted to appear on the label of Gran Selezione wines.
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UK wine rules: Getting the blend right
Published: 10 July, 2023
The government claims its new proposals will “put a rocket” under UK trade by enabling businesses to “blend” and “transform” bulk wine on home turf, though some say it will sound the death knell for wines of provenance. Jo Gilbert wades in.
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Terrazas De Los Andes becomes 10th winery to achieve ROC status
Published: 03 July, 2023
Mendoza winery Terrazas de los Andes has become just the 10th winery in the world, and the first within LVMH, to be awarded ROC Certification (Regenerative Organic Certification).
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Miguel A. Torres pens open letter calling for more climate activism
Published: 29 June, 2023
Miguel A. Torres, president of Familia Torres has urged the wine industry to do more to combat climate change in an open letter.
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WSTA tells government 'It’s not too late to scrap hikes'
Published: 26 June, 2023
With just one month till the government’s alcohol tax hikes are effective, the Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) has reiterated why the “crippling” duty increases should be scrapped.
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Scottish government delays mandatory calorie labelling
Published: 31 May, 2023
The Scottish government has today (31 May) announced that it will be delaying the planned implementation of mandatory calorie labelling.
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Sir Graham Brady announced as new chair of Wine and Spirits APPG
Published: 18 May, 2023
Sir Graham Brady, MP for Altrincham and Sale West, has been announced as the new chair of Wine and Spirits APPG.
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UK government announces free trade deals with Australia and New Zealand in boost for wine exports
Published: 05 May, 2023
The UK’s free trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will come into effect at the end of the month as the Commonwealth allies enter talks ahead of the coronation of King Charles III.
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Félix Solís Avantis trials QR codes and digital seals for UK exports
Published: 20 April, 2023
In a bid to reduce export times and mitigate “Brexit costs” Spanish wine company Félix Solís Avantis is trialling shipments using blockchain technology.
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Scotland’s alcohol advertising ban ‘sent back to drawing board’
Published: 19 April, 2023
After significant backlash from the Scottish drinks trade proposals to restrict alcohol advertising north of the border have been, “sent back to the drawing board”, first minister Humza Yousaf has announced.
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Scottish drink trade welcomes DRS delay announcement
Published: 18 April, 2023
Following months of petitioning from the drinks trade, new Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf announced that the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be delayed until March 2024.
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Letter to Scottish government calls for delay to DRS
Published: 07 March, 2023
Hundreds of businesses have joined forces calling on the Scottish government to “delay, review and rethink” its Deposit Return Scheme.
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Wine and spirit businesses welcome the Windsor Framework Agreement
Published: 03 March, 2023
The Windsor Framework Agreement, a system designed to facilitate the movement of goods from GB to Ireland post-Brexit has been welcomed by the UK wine and spirit businesses.
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Small businesses disadvantaged as DRS saga continues
Published: 03 March, 2023
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) continues to express serious concerns over the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) ahead of the August launch date with many questions about its operation still unanswered and small businesses still disadvantaged.
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Sustainability key motivator for Australian wine consumers
Published: 01 March, 2023
Sustainable Winegrowing Australia released its Impact Report for the 2021–22 financial year this week, revealing a record growth in membership by Australian grape growers and winemakers.
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Trade Associations unite against alcohol ad ban
Published: 21 February, 2023
The UK’s trade associations, representing the alcohol and retail sectors, have joined forces to oppose the Scottish government’s proposals for a ban on alcohol advertising and promotion.
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Analysis: Tougher ad guidelines
Published: 13 February, 2023
For a long time, alcohol’s advertising regulations have been clear. Led by the CAP and BCAP codes for broadcast and non-broadcast media, ASA rulings and the Portman Group’s Code of Conduct, advertising of licensed and age-restricted products in the UK should not incite people to adopt styles of drinking that are unwise, target under 18s or encourage excessive drinking. Ads cannot be portrayed as mood boosting or therapeutic, either – something Brewdog discovered when it tried to market its hard seltzer cans with a wink and a nod to industry watchdogs.
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Industry “absolutely shocked” by proposed Scottish alcohol advertising ban
Published: 18 January, 2023
The Scottish government is in the midst of a consultation, seeking views on potential restrictions to alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland.
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Scottish businesses brace for divisive DRS
Published: 16 January, 2023
With news of the cost of living crisis and staff shortages in hospitality dominating headlines in the industry of late, the issue of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Scotland has taken a back seat.
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Business energy support to reduce from March government announces
Published: 11 January, 2023
The goverment has announced a new energy support for businesses that will take effect from 1 April 2023, although at a lower rate than the present scheme.
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