China threatens to restrict EU wine imports

China has threatened to restrict wine imports from the European Union in a tit-for-tat dispute over tariff barriers.

Living Ventures scoops top Cocktail in the City award

Living Ventures-branded bar The Alchemist has won the Overall Winner title at Leeds inaugural Cocktails in the City event.

Diageo appoints Syl Saller as chief marketing officer

Diageo has appointed its long-standing innovation director, Syl Saller, as its global chief marketing officer.

Berkmann to distribute Champagne Drappier in UK

Berkmann Wine Cellars has announced it will distribute Chapmagne Drappier in the UK from August.

Californian UK market is wide open for new brand launches reveals California Summit

Despite the dominance of Californian wine brands the category is still wide open for new brands to enter the market and gain significant market share.

Kingsland Wines & Spirits scoops environmental accolade

Kingsland Wines & Spirits has won two accolades at the Salford Business Awards 2013.

Robinsons Brewery experience receives VisitEngland accreditation

Robinsons Brewery in Stockport has received VisitEngland accreditation for its new visitors' centre, which has been rated as an "excellent overall visitor experience" by assessors.

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie wine sells out in UK

A first wave of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s rosé wine offered by Berry Bros & Rudd in the UK has sold out within days of release.

NZ Ascension Wine Estate up for sale

New Zealand's Ascension Wine Estate is up for sale after having fallen into receivership.

Hi-Spirits to distribute Blavod portfolio in UK

Hi-Spirits has announced it will take over the distribution of the Blavod portfolio of spirits brands in the UK and Ireland from this month.

Africa and India offer huge potential, says Moët's Jean-Guillaume Prats

The global wine market is waiting to see if Africa and India go on become two of the biggest wine markets of the future.

Diageo launches counter top spirits unit for impulse sector

Diageo is launching a new counter top unit for the impulse sector to help drive sales of 20cl miniatures of its major spirits brands.

Pusser's 15 year old rum back in stock

New stocks of Pusser's 15 year old rum are now available in the UK after an absence of 10 months due to global demand.

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Funkin launches summer pitcher promotion

Mixers producer Funkin has announced it will issue 1,000 'pitcher kits' to help pubs and bars improve their cocktail menus this summer.

Louis XIII auction raises £62,500 for childen's charity

More than £62,500 was raised at a Louis XIII charity auction this week as the Rémy Martin-owned luxury Cognac house unveiled its latest bottling.

Canti releases new packaging designs

Italian wine producer, Canti, has released new packaging for its sparkling wines, Prosecco and Asti.

Portman Group implements new marketing code

Drinks industry regulator Portman Group has launched the fifth edition of its marketing code of practice, which includes tighter monitoring of the internet and tougher rules on linking alcohol to sex.

Vintage Roots launches own-label wine brand