Drinks industry is well placed to benefit from new Google and Twitter deal

Drinks retailers, wholesalers and producers who try to hush-up negative comments from customers online are putting their businesses at a major disadvantage, according to a leading social media expert.

M&S fourth quarter figures buck retail trends

Marks and Spencer Group fourth quarter financial results were released today showing total UK sales increased 2.7% and food sales increased 3.7%.

BrewDog profits soar 69%

Scottish craft brewer BrewDog saw profits soar 69% during 2014, on the back of strong demand for craft beer.

California imposes first mandatory water reductions as drought persists

California is imposing mandatory water restrictions on residents and business requiring they reduce water usage by 25%, in response to the severe drought that has been affecting the state.

Diageo acquires control of South African beer business, United National Breweries.

Diageo has acquired control of South African beer business United National Breweries, after snapping up the remaining 50% of the business.

En primeur: great quality, but don't hold your breath on price

First impressions on this year's en primeur seem to be that the quality is there - but don't hold your breath about prices coming down.

Hardys pushing Australian regions following revamp

Hardy's has rolled out new packaging for its William Hardy sub-brand, which flags up the regions in South Australia the wine blends come from.

Casillero de Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon overtakes Wolf Blass in off-trade

Casillero del Diablo Reserva had grabbed the top spot for cabernet sauvignon in the UK market.

Glenmorangie sells Scotch Malt Whisky Society to focus on its global brands

The Glenmorangie Company has sold the Scotch Malt Whisky Society to a group of private investors.

French winery fits mini cameras to bees to pioneer new viticiulture breakthrough

Bacardi grows its American and Scotch whisky portfolio through acquisition

Bacardi Limited has made two major moves into the whisky category this week with the acquisition of American bourbon brand Angel's Envy and the purchase of a stake in the Compass Box Whisky Co.

Burgundy's Domaine Chanzy 'postpones' Seedrs crowdfunding campaign

Burgundy winery Domaine Chanzy has postponed its Seedrs crowdfunding campaign, which was aiming to

Scotch whisky exports fell in 2014, the latest SWA figures reveal

Exports of Scotch whisky last well fell 7% to £3.95bn, according to figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association, compared to £4.26bn in 2013. 

Hennessy celebrates 250th anniversary with limited edition cognac release

The Hennessey cognac house is celebrating its 250^th anniversary by releasing The Hennessy 250 Collector's Blend, a limited edition signature blend of eaux-de-vies.

Free Run Wines adds first Aussie winery to portfolio

Free Run Wines is adding its first Australian wine producer, Morambro Creek to its portfolio from next month

Oddbins losses halve as turnover in England rises 10%

Oddbins saw turnover increase nearly 10% in England in the last 12 months, as it makes headway towards profitability.

English sparkling producer Jenkyn Place adds first Blanc de Noir

Hampshire winery Jenkyn Place has added its first Blanc de Noirs to its range, which will be available from June.

TWE announces consolidation in its US and Australian supply chain

Treasury Wine is making "significant changes" to optimise its supply chain and cut overheads, it announced today.

Wine technology company VinTank bought by W20 Group

VinTank, the US technology company that helps wine companies manage their social media presence, has been purchased by San-Francisco-based digital communications agency, W2O Group.

Bancroft wines restructures and strengthens the team as profits rise 10%

Bancroft Wines is restructuring to create four wine divisions dedicated to its key sales channels.