Sterling falls back after a bumper week

Sterling fell against the US dollar and euro yesterday as investors took profits following last week's highs.

Bibendum launches Market Insights division

Bibendum has launched a new Market Insights division that aims to work closely with customers to deliver greater profits for the its category.

Le Bouchon Breton best in Harpers Drinking Out Excellence Awards

Le Bouchon Breton in London's Spitalfields market has been named the best place for a drink whilst out dining in the 2011 Harpers Wine & Spirit Drinking Out Excellence Awards.

Creation Wines appoints Ellis of Richmond

Creation Wines of South Africa has named Ellis of Richmond as its UK distributor.

Emporia Brands rolls out spirits school

Emporia Brands is rolling out a series of spirits training days for specialist wines and spirits merchants.

Artisan & Vine and DrinkBritain to launch 'Meet the Winemaker' tastings

Battersea-based wine bar Artisan & Vine is joining with DrinkBritain.com to launch a 'Best of English - Meet the Winemaker' series of tastings.

Austrian wine industry announces record value

The Austrian wine industry has announced a positive year in 2010, despite difficult market conditions.

Lloyd Webber's wine sells for £3.5m at auction

A selection of Andrew Lloyd Webber's wine collection went under the hammer in Hong Kong this weekend, raising $5.6 million (£3.5 million). 

Home Office joins trade for new alcohol conference

The Home Office has linked up with key trade bodies for a new alcohol conference "Is Big Society a partnership?" which aims to allow the industry to debate new legislation.

A volatile week for sterling

Sterling finished slightly stronger against the US dollar on Friday after following the euro higher against the US currency.

Cognac sales up 30% in 2010

2010 was a record year for Cognac, as shipments reached an all-time high of 1.86 billion Euros (£1.58 billion).

Wikio rates Bibendum wine blog as 'most influential'

Bibendum's Bibendum Times website has been named as the UK most influential wine blog by Wikio in its January 2011 rankings.

Champagne Laurent-Perrier releases its Vintage 2002 to the trade

Champagne Laurent-Perrier has revealed it is to release its latest vintage to the trade, the Vintage 2002.

Bacardi launches Originals ready to serve cocktail range

Bacardi is introducing a new range of ready to serve authentic cocktail drinks which it believes could open up a new drinks category to outlets unable to currently offer a credible cocktail service.

New boss for Louis Latour Agencies

Louis Latour Agencies has appointed Bibendum's Dan Bolton as its new managing director.

Emporia to offer spirits training to indies

Emporia Brands is launching spirits training days for independent merchants and specialist outlets across the country.

Nick Clegg toasts Scotch whisky

The Deputy Prime Minister praised the Scotch whisky industry as it was announced that global exports are heading for a record year ? up 12% in the first 10 months of 2010.

Sterling struggles as industry orders fall

Revamped wine service from Hillebrand

Drinks logistics firm JF Hillebrand has launched an expanded distribution service for the European wine market.

Sterling slips due to high inflation figures

Sterling slipped yesterday against the euro and US dollar dropping from the highs seen on Tuesday, after UK inflation came in much higher than expected.