Rum producers seeks snap-happy sailors
Published: 23 July, 2008
Rum producer Mount Gay has called on sailing enthusiasts to share their memorable photos in the 2007 Red Cap contest.
Read more...Constellation and Punch Taverns tie-up given go-ahead
Published: 23 July, 2008
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) gives consent to a tie-up between the UK's largest pub company and the world's largest wine merchant, Constellation Brands.
Miguel Ros takes top prize at the Quality Drink Awards
Published: 23 July, 2008
Miguel Torres Chile San Mdin Cabernet Sauvignon Ros 2006 won the most prestigious prize at the annual Quality Drink Awards 2007.
EU attacks loss making winemakers
Published: 23 July, 2008
The EU yesterday proposed that 200,000 hectares of vineyards be grubbed up across Europe.
Read more...Yvon Mau boss steps down after 35 years
Published: 23 July, 2008
Jean-Franois Mau, who has headed up Bordeaux ngociant Yvon Mau for 35 years, is to leave the company next month.
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Militant French winemakers step up violence
Published: 23 July, 2008
CRAV explodes bombs at a co-op headquarters in Languedoc Roussillon region.
Vinexpo breaks 50,000 barrier
Published: 23 July, 2008
More than 50,000 people from 154 countries attended this year's Vinexpo wine fair in Bordeaux, a 3% rise on the previous event in 2005.
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Sweden to split Vin & Sprit
Published: 23 July, 2008
Makers of Absolut vodka faces the split
Read more...Swedish online alcohol shops defy national tax board
Published: 23 July, 2008
Suppliers of online alcohol refuse to cooperate with Swedish tax authorities.
Golfer Jim Furyk sponsored by Johnnie Walker
Published: 23 July, 2008
Pro-golfer Jim Furyk signs a three-year sponsorship deal with Diageo-owned Scotch whisky brand Johnnie Walker.
India cuts duty on imported wines
Published: 23 July, 2008
India withdrew the additional customs duty on imported wines and spirits on Tuesday in an effort to resolve a dispute with the European Union and other leading trading partners over high duties on these items.
New PM reshuffles ministers
Published: 23 July, 2008
Caroline Flint has lost her position as health minister after former chancellor of the exchequer, Gordon Brown became Prime Minister last week.
Kwik Save goes into administration
Published: 23 July, 2008
1,100 job axed as ninety stores close today (July 6)
Read more...United goes global
Published: 23 July, 2008
Spanish specialist United Wineries has opened subsidiaries in the US, Scandinavia, central Europe and South America.
Read more...Camel Valley triple trophy win
Published: 23 July, 2008
Camel Valley Vineyard in Bodmin, Cornwall, was the big winner at the 2007 English and Welsh Wine of the Year competition.
Wine apprentice - you're hired!
Published: 23 July, 2008
He may not look like Sir Alan Sugar but David Gleave MW, managing director Liberty Wines, is hoping to say "You're hired!" to one lucky wine trade novice.
Europe to turn wine into fuel
Published: 23 July, 2008
Leftover wine to become biofuel as EU moves to cut excess production.
Chivas Brothers to expand Scottish bottling plants
Published: 23 July, 2008
The whisky firm has unveiled plans for a 4.75m expansion of its bottling plants in Paisley and Dumbarton as part of its on-going investment programme.
China blamed for whisky price-hike
Published: 23 July, 2008
Whisky prices set to rise 10% or more a year due to growing international interest.
The Oregon Wine Board launches revised Wine Explorer tool
Published: 23 July, 2008
The online tool will provide web tourists with a virtual tour of the state's wine regions.
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