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First quarter restaurant sales flat for Beefeater owner Whitbread

Published: 16 June, 2015

Restaurant sales are taking a smaller share of the product mix of Whitbread, the owner of Costa and Premier Inn.

Ardbeg malt whisky serve recreates Islay mist in bars

Published: 15 June, 2015

Islay's cult Ardbeg distillery has produced a carafe designed to replicate the island's mist in an on-trade serve.

French President Hollande opens Vinexpo 2015

Published: 15 June, 2015

French President François Hollande opened the 18th bi-annal Vinexpo 2015 yesterday.

Edinburgh launches gin with flavours of the seaside

Published: 15 June, 2015

The plethora of premium gin launches has continued with Edinburgh Gin launching a product with botanicals sourced from the local coastline.

Full recall for shattering Wine Society Prosecco

Published: 15 June, 2015

The Wine Society has recalled all remaining bottles of its house Prosecco after more bottles spontaneously shattered in members' wine racks.

London to get smaller format Majestics as Gormley tests ways to get chain back on track

Published: 15 June, 2015

New Majestic Wine boss Rowan Gormley has spelled out his vision for the future of the company in a bid to return the company to profit growth.

Celebrate World Gin Day tomorrow June 13

Published: 12 June, 2015

Tomorrow June 13 people the world over will be celebrating the classic English tipple- gin.

French media given green light to name-check wines in law change

Published: 12 June, 2015

France's controversial Evin law which bans alcohol advertising has been amended to allow the media to talk about wines in copy.

Stolichnaya grasps the spirit of Ibiza in hotel deal

Published: 12 June, 2015

Stolichnaya Russian vodka is using a new campaign to position itself as the "vodka of Ibiza", the holiday destination of choice for party people.

Wine body rules out export group for Western Australia

Published: 12 June, 2015

The Australian Grape & Wine Authority has distanced itself from reports there were plans to open an export development office for Western Australian wines.

Martini looks to its roots for premium vermouth launch

Published: 12 June, 2015

Martini is trying to take the famous vermouth upmarket with the launch of two products under the Riserva Speciale name.

Campari disposes of Enrico Serafino Italian wine operation

Published: 11 June, 2015

Italian drinks giant Gruppo Campari has sold off its Piedmont-based Enrico Serafino wine operation.

Pernod Ricard UK turns 40 and celebrates responsibly with its 5th annual "Responsib'all Day"

Published: 11 June, 2015

Pernod Ricard UK celebrated its Ruby Anniversary as well as raised a glass to several key milestones over the last 40 years while also promoting it's "Responsib'all Day".

Moody's warns of more margin and market share misery for multiples

Published: 11 June, 2015

A warning that supermarket margins face more pressure from price deflation in the months ahead has been made by a leading credit rating agency.

Industry collective takes a trip down Gin Lane with launch

Published: 11 June, 2015

A mystery cabal of drinks industry professionals is behind the launch of a new range of four gins.

Brewdog to build brewery and open first bars in US

Published: 11 June, 2015

Brewdog is to build its first brewery outside the UK to supply beer to five bars it intends to open in the US.

American whiskey challenges Johnnie Walker lead in alcohol power list

Published: 10 June, 2015

Johnnie Walker has retained its title as the world's leading alcohol power brand - but risks losing the crown in future years.

Villa Maria hands top winemaking role to Picone

Published: 10 June, 2015

New Zealand wine producer Villa Maria has promoted Nick Picone to the role of group chief winemaker.

Vinexpo opens with a new look expecting 48,000 visitors to attend

Published: 10 June, 2015

Vinexpo 2015 is set to begin this weekend in Bordeaux with a new look and is expecting to attract an estimated 48,000 visitors to the bi-annual show in France.