G&J Greenall sold by De Vere group
Published: 08 August, 2011
Distiller G&J Greenall has been sold by the De Vere Group, in a deal reportedly worth £7.5 million.
Read more...Sterling remains buoyant in turbulent market
Published: 08 August, 2011
In a turbulent week for financial markets, sterling had a relatively positive ride hitting a three month high of €1.1550/£1 against the euro last Thursday.
Read more...Diageo premix range to sponsor Absolute Radio Hometime show
Published: 08 August, 2011
Diageo Great Britain (GB) premix range is to sponsor the Sony, Geoff Lloyd Hometime show on Absolute Radio, in a bid to target end of day drinkers.
Mount Gay raises profile at Cowes Week
Published: 05 August, 2011
Mount Gay Rum is continuing its long-standing association with sailing by running a series of event and sampling activities at Cowes Week.
Read more...Sterling hits three month high against euro
Published: 05 August, 2011
Sterling has had an interesting week - hitting a three month high against the euro yesterday of €1.1550/£1.
Read more...World first for Shoreditch cocktail bar
Published: 05 August, 2011
The team at Victorian-inspired bar The Worship Street Whistling Shop in Shoreditch have created what they claim is "the world's first multi sensory cocktail experience".
Read more...Sterling climbed against US dollar after service sector expansion
Published: 04 August, 2011
Sterling climbed against the US dollar and briefly touched €1.15/£1 against the euro after data unexpectedly showed that services sector activity expanded at the fastest pace in four months.
McWilliams launches low alcohol wine range
Published: 04 August, 2011
Australian producer McWilliam's is launching Beachcomber, a range of lower alcohol wines with a 5.5% abv, alongside importer PLB.
Read more...Waitrose poaches Asda wine buyer
Published: 04 August, 2011
Waitrose has appointed former Asda wine buyer Katie Mollet to its team ? she will have special responsibility for Italian, bag-in-box, small bottle and low alcohol wines.
Read more...Trade tasting of South West France wines
Published: 03 August, 2011
A date for your diary: Monday September 12, 2011
Read more...Bars offer a taste of Tennessee
Published: 03 August, 2011
September will see a month of festivities taking place in pubs and bars across the UK to celebrate Jack Daniel's birthday.
Read more...Wine retailers shortlisted for Business Awards
Published: 03 August, 2011
Three leading wine retailers have been nominated for accolades at this year's Orange National Business Awards.
Pound hits all-time low against Swiss franc
Published: 03 August, 2011
Sterling fell to the lowest level for two weeks against the US dollar as data showed UK construction weakened amid mounting concern that US spending cuts may curb global growth.
Read more...Alcohol sales hit travel retail high
Published: 02 August, 2011
Wine and spirits sales in the travel retail sector have hit their highest levels since 1999, according to a new report.
Read more...Rising dollar hits New Zealand winemakers
Published: 02 August, 2011
New Zealand winemakers are warning that the strong Kiwi dollar could make exports unviable for some producers.
Read more...Sterling falls as UK manufacturing data drops to two year low
Published: 02 August, 2011
Sterling fell by 1% against the US dollar yesterday after UK manufacturing data dropped to the lowest level in two years.
Read more...Suppliers hit back at Hutchinson's 'leakage' claims
Published: 01 August, 2011
Suppliers have hit back at Jamie Hutchinson's claims they have not been supporting independents, and say there are enough wines for all sectors to choose from.
Jamie Hutchinson calls for suppliers' charter
Published: 01 August, 2011
Independent wine merchant Jamie Hutchinson has called for a suppliers' charter to be set up for any business serious about servicing the independent sector.
Read more...River Cottage opens new canteen and deli
Published: 01 August, 2011
The River Cottage - originally set up by food writer Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on the Channel 4 TV series - is opening a new canteen and deli in Plymouth this October.
Read more...WSTA defends trade over "drinks industry bias"
Published: 01 August, 2011
The WSTA has jumped to the trade's defence after criticism that a government advisory group is heavily biased towards the drinks industry.
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