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Cosentino predicts strong 2008 growth

Published: 23 July, 2008

Cosentino Signature Wines has predicted year-on-year growth of 35% for 2008.

WDF auction fast approaching

Published: 23 July, 2008

The process of auctioning off of BAA's chain of World Duty Free (WDF) shops is gathering steam.

Newland joins Beam from Constellation

Published: 23 July, 2008

Bill Newlands is to leave Constellation Brands to rejoin Beam Global Spirits & Wine in a newly-created role.

New Scottish licensing laws to hit 4m

Published: 23 July, 2008

SCOTLAND: Around 100 extra police officers and staff will be needed to cope with the country's new licensing laws at a cost of more than 4 million, MSPs have been warned.

Portman Group releases revised Code of Practice

Published: 23 July, 2008

UK: The drink industry's social responsibility watchdog tightens up sponsorship and advertising rules.

Royal stamp for Grouse

Published: 23 July, 2008

Whisky brand, The Famous Grouse, has had its Royal Warrant extended until 2013.

Villa Maria hears Pinot persuasion

Published: 23 July, 2008

Over 80 Villa Maria grape growers have heard the argument for increasing the imports of New Zealand Pinots into the UK market.

Harpers features on Wine Show podcast

Published: 23 July, 2008

A 20-minute podcast with Harpers' editor, Richard Siddle, has been made available online.

Myliko Wines adopts carbon offsetting

Published: 23 July, 2008

Myliko Wines, the UK merchant, has announced its new carbon offsetting scheme.

Schlatter named new Merryvale president

Published: 23 July, 2008

Ren Schatter has been appointed as the new president of Merryvale Vineyards.

Majestic experiences strong Christmas sales

Published: 23 July, 2008

Despite a disappointing start, sales at Majestic rallied in the nine weeks of Christmas trading.

Brown to keep 24-hour alcohol license

Published: 23 July, 2008

UK: Round-the-clock drinking law not responsible for binge drinking, the Government claims

Edrington chief rewarded with Knighthood

Published: 23 July, 2008

The chair of the Edrington Group, John James Griffin Good, has been rewarded with a Knighthood for services to Scotland in the New Year's Honours List.

2008 industry predictions

Published: 23 July, 2008

David Gleave, managing director, Liberty

Scotch distillery to be bought out

Published: 23 July, 2008

Glenglassaugh distillery, which manufactures the Famous Grouse whisky brand, looks set to be sold to an investment group.

Chile appoints new director

Published: 23 July, 2008

There will be a new man at the top for generic promotional body Wines of Chile from next month.

Rhythm & Vines still on after earthquake

Published: 23 July, 2008

NEW ZEALAND: Vineyard to hold the country's largest New Year's Eve music festival despite earthquake.

Covela accepted into biodynamics magic circle

Published: 23 July, 2008

Portuguese winery Quinta de Covela has been accepted into "La Renaissance des Appellations", an exclusive international group of organic and biodynamic wine producers.