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Hawes, Mills and Townsend join the Benevolent as Trustees

Published: 01 August, 2013

Drinks industry charity The Benevolent has appointed three new Trustees as it continues to restructure and reposition itself in the trade.

Bottle Green looks to the on-trade with Nuba Cocktails

Published: 31 July, 2013

Wine distributor, Bottle Green, has signed up its first non alcoholic agency business by taking on ready-to-drink, pre-mixed bottled cocktail brand Nuba Cocktails as it looks to widen its profile in the on-trade.

McKinley Vintners appoints Jim Furze managing director

Published: 30 July, 2013

McKinley Vintners has announced a series of management changes, with Jim Furze appointed managing director, Peter McKinley chairman and Guy Nightingale sales director.

Industry welcomes lower underage drinking figures

Published: 26 July, 2013

The drinks industry has largely welcomed the latest round of official figures that show a continued downward trend in the numbers of young people drinking in the UK.

Hayward Brothers and WWA to offer wider range

Published: 25 July, 2013

Hayward Brothers hopes its recent acquisition of fellow independent merchant distributor World Wine Agencies will help widen its collective reach among independent retailers and provide them with a greater selection of wines.

Bibendum's Instil Drinks Co takes on specialist spirits staff

Published: 22 July, 2013

Instil Drinks Co, the new beers and spirits business set up by Bibendum, continues to recruit senior specialilst staff to help...

Free thinking with Liberty Wines

Published: 19 July, 2013

Look behind the scenes at Liberty Wines and it's easy to see why it was named IWC On-trade Supplier of the Year this week. Richard Siddle looks at its award-winning offer

The Wine Society leads the way in IWC 2013

Published: 19 July, 2013

The Wine Society was named overall Merchant of the Year at this week's International Wine Challenge Awards ceremony, which also saw Marks & Spencer named Supermarket of the Year for the fourth time since the Merchant Awards started in 1990.

Discovery Taste: Uruguay

Published: 18 July, 2013

Whisper it, but Uruguay is quietly developing a wine reputation worthy of wider listings in the UK. David Furer picks out 10 wineries you might want to discover for yourself.

Postal charges: how to cut your costs

Published: 12 July, 2013

In April 2012 Royal Mail raised a few eyebrows by increasing its postal charges by 30%. Royal Mail said it was necessary to keep the organisation afloat...

Q&A with Andrew Bewes, managing director, Hallgarten Druitt

Published: 05 June, 2013

Richard Siddle talks to the Hallgarten chief about its recent senior management shake-up and what it means for the future of the business

Kingsland Wines & Spirits scoops environmental accolade

Published: 05 June, 2013

Kingsland Wines & Spirits has won two accolades at the Salford Business Awards 2013.

Getting down to business at London 2013

Published: 17 May, 2013

London 2013 takes place at the Royal Albert Hall on September 24 and offers a completely new way of buying and sourcing wine. Here's how it all works...