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Matthew Clark sets out to stir up cocktail sales

Published: 11 January, 2018

Matthew Clark has launched a ‘cocktail package’ to help licensees tap into the burgeoning sector.

Boutinot partners with Cantine Riondo

Published: 11 January, 2018

Boutinot has partnered with Italian producer Cantine Riondo to become the exclusive UK agent for wines targeted at the UK multiple off-trade.

UK consumer spend to hold steady in 2018

Published: 11 January, 2018

Research reveals that despite economic uncertainty two-thirds of UK consumers will continue to spend the same amount when it comes to nights out in 2018.

Still wine swipes the Christmas sales crown

Published: 11 January, 2018

Still wine has emerged as the surprising winner of the wine aisle across the all-important Christmas season, with sales finally back in growth and outperforming Prosecco for the first time in several years.

Great Wine Estates signs distribution deal with Voyager Estate

Published: 11 January, 2018

Wine Estates (GWE) has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Voyager Estate, taking over from Justerini & Brooks.

Fever-Tree adds two non-executive directors

Published: 11 January, 2018

Fever-Tree has added two non-executive directors, Kevin Havelock and Jeff Popkin, to its board.

Top 5 wine predictions for 2018

Published: 10 January, 2018

Wine Intelligence has provided its top five predictions for the coming year.

Luscombe Drinks adds light tonic water to mixers portfolio

Published: 10 January, 2018

Luscombe Drinks has expanded its mixer portfolio with a Light Devon tonic water.

Bier Huis signs exclusive distribution deal for Clover Gin

Published: 10 January, 2018

Bier Huis, the Ossett-based specialist beer, cider and spirits shop, has added Clover Gin from Belgium to its wholesale section as a UK exclusive.

The Co-op expands vegan portfolio with 23 wines

Published: 09 January, 2018

The Co-op is set to expand its vegan wine portfolio with 23 new offerings by the end of 2018, taking it to 100 lines.

Buckingham Schenk introduces new brand

Published: 09 January, 2018

Buckingham Schenk has launched a new brand called Latis in response to the growing trend for Malbec and wines from Cahors.

British wine trade figures receive top French accolade

Published: 09 January, 2018

Four prominent figures from the British wine trade have received the ‘Ordre du Mérite Agricole’ from the French Ambassador, Jean-Pierre Jouyet.

Majestic reports strong Christmas sales

Published: 09 January, 2018

Majestic Wine saw bumper trading over the Christmas period with group sales increasing by 3.2% compared to last year.

Pebblebed Vineyards founder Geoff Bowen passes away

Published: 08 January, 2018

Geoff Bowen, founder of Devon vineyard Pebblebed, has passed away.

Halewood reports 100% leap in net profits

Published: 08 January, 2018

Halewood Wines and Spirits has reported a 100% leap in net profits for the year ending 1 July, 2017.

Chinese investor Peter Kwok buys seventh Bordeaux vineyard

Published: 08 January, 2018

Chinese investor Peter Kwok has acquired his seventh vineyard in Bordeaux with the purchase of Château Bellefont-Belcier - a Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Emilion.

Pubs to open until 1am to celebrate Royal Wedding

Published: 08 January, 2018

Pubs and licensed premises in England and Wales could be allowed to stay open until 1am to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Nick Hyde takes over as WSET chairman

Published: 08 January, 2018

Nick Hyde has taken over from James Simpson MW as chairman of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Board of Trustees.

Producers tap non-alcoholic drinks trend

Published: 08 January, 2018

Two new product ranges have been launched to appeal to the growing trend for adult non-alcoholic drinks.

Average on-trade red bottle price rises £8 in a year thanks to premium upswing

Published: 05 January, 2018

Wine prices have seen significant upward movement in the on-trade, new research suggests, with red in particular receiving a generous boost from a rise in premium listings.

Matthew Clark sets out to stir up cocktail sales

Boutinot partners with Cantine Riondo

UK consumer spend to hold steady in 2018

Still wine swipes the Christmas sales crown

Great Wine Estates signs distribution deal with Voyager Estate

Fever-Tree adds two non-executive directors

Top 5 wine predictions for 2018

Luscombe Drinks adds light tonic water to mixers portfolio

Bier Huis signs exclusive distribution deal for Clover Gin

The Co-op expands vegan portfolio with 23 wines

Buckingham Schenk introduces new brand

British wine trade figures receive top French accolade

Majestic reports strong Christmas sales

Pebblebed Vineyards founder Geoff Bowen passes away

Halewood reports 100% leap in net profits

Chinese investor Peter Kwok buys seventh Bordeaux vineyard

Pubs to open until 1am to celebrate Royal Wedding

Nick Hyde takes over as WSET chairman

Producers tap non-alcoholic drinks trend

Average on-trade red bottle price rises £8 in a year thanks to premium upswing

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