Sterling boosted by rise in UK retail sales

Sterling strengthened yesterday after stronger than expected retail sales figures provided positive news on the UK economy.

Edinburgh New Town Cookery School launches beer and food course

Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, (ENTCS) has made its Scottish beer and food evening courses a permanent addition to its events calendar.

Learn more about Aussie wines

The trade is being offered the chance to find out more about Australian wine from leading wine writers and educators in Wine Australia's new one day wine school running later this month.

It's Funkin festive

Capitalising on the on-trade festive cocktail market is Funkin with its Christmas Cocktail Starter Pack, (rtp £99.99).

Berry Bros' Simon Staples moves to Hong Kong

Simon Staples, Berry Bros & Rudd UK sales director, is moving to Hong Kong to head up and expand its burgeoning Hong Kong and Macau divisions.

Trade ushers in Beaujolais Nouveau

Beaujolais Thursday is being marked with a flurry of on-trade events, restoring some of the sheen to day that many in the UK trade feel has been steadily losing its gloss.

Freixenet: Cava rules should be relaxed

High UK unemployment data puts pressure on sterling

UK unemployment continues to grow hitting 17 year highs as the private sector is unable to take up the slack from those being made unemployed in the public sector.

Taylor's Port revamps website

Taylor's Port has launched its new website with the aim of giving consumers greater confidence at point of purchase.

Sourz Raspberry achieves record sales, says Maxiumm

The newest flavour variant in the Sourz portfolio, Sourz Raspberry has recorded sales at 75% ahead of expectations, according to brand owner Maxxium.

Napa Valley harvest - "tears to glory"

The Napa Valley harvest 2011 went from "tears to glory" according to Tim Mondavi, owner of Continuum.

Euro zone problems continue to put pressure on sterling

Problems in the euro bond market continue to trouble sterling against currencies other than the euro as a significant proportion of the UK's trade is with the euro zone.

Tullamore Dew launches premium 12 Year Old

First Drinks owned Tullamore Dew, has launched its premium variant, the 12 Year Old Special Reserve whiskey to the UK on and off-trade market.

Penfolds releases Bin 620 after 40 year wait

After a wait of over 40 years, Australian producer Penfolds has released Bin 620 Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz 2008.

Napa Valley harvest - "tears to glory"

The Napa Valley harvest 2011 went from "tears to glory" according to Tim Mondavi, owner of Continuum.

Pernod Ricard launches Jacob's Creek 'Always Stay True' campaign

Pernod Ricard UK has unveiled a new campaign for its Australian Jacob's Creek brand, 'Always Stay True'.

Pernod Ricard launches Jacob's Creek 'Always Stay True' campaign

Pernod Ricard UK has unveiled a new campaign for its Australian Jacob's Creek brand, 'Always Stay True'.

Moreno Wines to distribute Marqués de Cáceres

Moreno Wines is to become distributor for Riojan brand, Marqués de Cáceres in England.

ProWein to expand for 2012

ProWein is to open an additional hall at its Düsseldorf's exhibition centre due to exhibitor demand.

October sunshine boosts UK pubs

Pub and restaurant operators had a successful October despite the economic gloom, according to new figures.