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New tool helps locate England's nearest vineyards

Published: 03 September, 2024

Wine remains a popular choice for Brits, with a growing number now turning to homegrown options.

Hospitality looks to inflation relief to raise hopes on sales and margins

Published: 03 September, 2024

Caution about the future remains a staple concern among Britain’s hospitality leaders as pressure on the cost of doing business continues to rise.

Alcoholic drink manufacturers face profit decline

Published: 03 September, 2024

UK small and mid-sized food and drink manufacturers are grappling with a stark profitability drop, with the alcohol sector experiencing the most significant hit.

Holyrood celebrates international success via Dutch partnership

Published: 02 September, 2024

Edinburgh-based Holyrood Distillery has reported strong export growth as mid-year sales already exceed that of 2023 by 15% thanks to an exclusive partnership with Dutch importer and distributor High Spirits.

Oxford Landing clinches official wine partnership with the British & Irish Lions

Published: 02 September, 2024

South Australian family-owned winery Oxford Landing has been announced as the Official Wine Partner for The British & Irish Lions for their upcoming Lions tour to Australia.

Four leading South Africa estates join Hallgarten

Published: 02 September, 2024

Hallgarten & Novum Wines is significantly expanding its South African portfolio with the exclusive addition of four premium suppliers from across the country.

Julian Momen: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 02 September, 2024

We continue our summer Q&A series with Julian Momen, MD of Enotria& Coe.

Friday Read: Why the UK should embrace the new labelling rules

Published: 30 August, 2024

Madalena Moreira, oenologist at Encirc, argues there is room for everyone in the UK wine trade to benefit from the post-Brexit bottling rules, and that the changes will not negatively impact sales of quality English sparkling wine.

Andrew Bewes: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 30 August, 2024

We continue our summer Q&A series with Andrew Bewes, MD, Hallgarten Wines.

Hospitality faces potential outdoor smoking ban

Published: 29 August, 2024

Lighting up outside on restaurant terraces and pub gardens could be outlawed by the new Labour government, creating more uncertainty for businesses which are already struggling to encourage consumers to visit their venues.

Pernod Ricard forecasts return to growth in 2025 following wine sale

Published: 29 August, 2024

Spirits giant Pernod Ricard has forecasted that its sales will grow again next year after suffering a post-pandemic slump.

Webinar sign up: B Corp for the Wine Trade

Published: 29 August, 2024

Have you ever considered what it takes to become a B Corp certified company?

Indie retailers face down living wage increases

Published: 28 August, 2024

The National President of the Fed (Federation of Independent Retailers) has written to the new Secretary of State for Business and Trade to highlight the impact of higher wages on smaller businesses.

Naked’s losses widen as group seeks return to growth

Published: 28 August, 2024

Troubled online retailer Naked Wines has announced a further fall in sales, with its full year results showing total sales down 18% year-on-year to £290m (52 weeks to 1 April 2024) against £345.0m in FY23.

Berry Bros. & Rudd becomes exclusive partner for Tuscan vineyard

Published: 28 August, 2024

Fine wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd (BBR) has inked a new partnership with Orma, sandwiched between the hallowed estates of Ornellaia and Sassicaia.

Tom Platt: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 28 August, 2024

We continue our summer Q&A series with Tom Platt, CEO of Liberty Wines.

Scottish businesses call for lower VAT

Published: 27 August, 2024

"Less spend, fewer visits and less time spent in venues" is the current reality for the Scottish hospitality sector as businesses face a double whammy of consumer reluctance and rising costs.

UK hospitality faces employee burnout

Published: 23 August, 2024

Labour shortages and employee burnout continue to plague hospitality, a new report has found, as more than half (53%) of UK managers working in the sector say their company and staff are suffering.

James Davy: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 23 August, 2024

We continue our summer Q&A series with James Davy, chairman of Davy’s.

Treasury loses nearly £300m in spirits tax revenue

Published: 22 August, 2024

New figures from HM Revenue and Customs reveal the Treasury has lost close to £300m in tax revenue from Scotch whisky and other spirits following Jeremy Hunt’s significant tax increase last August.

New tool helps locate England's nearest vineyards

Hospitality looks to inflation relief to raise hopes on sales and margins

Alcoholic drink manufacturers face profit decline

Holyrood celebrates international success via Dutch partnership

Oxford Landing clinches official wine partnership with the British & Irish Lions

Four leading South Africa estates join Hallgarten

Julian Momen: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Friday Read: Why the UK should embrace the new labelling rules

Andrew Bewes: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Hospitality faces potential outdoor smoking ban

Pernod Ricard forecasts return to growth in 2025 following wine sale

Webinar sign up: B Corp for the Wine Trade

Indie retailers face down living wage increases

Naked’s losses widen as group seeks return to growth

Berry Bros. & Rudd becomes exclusive partner for Tuscan vineyard

Tom Platt: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Scottish businesses call for lower VAT

UK hospitality faces employee burnout

James Davy: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Treasury loses nearly £300m in spirits tax revenue

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