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Sterling continues to hit high against dollar

Published:  14 December, 2010

Sterling hit a three week high against the US dollar yesterday; gaining nearly two cents from earlier lows after concerns hit the US economy that left investors selling the US dollar.

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Bibendum launches The Wondering Wine Company

Published:  13 December, 2010

Bibendum has launched an outside wine service called The Wondering Wine Company that aims to revolutionise how wine is served at UK sporting, food and cultural events.

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Asda launches interactive beer website

Published:  13 December, 2010

Asda has launched a microsite dedicated to educating customers about its range of international, British and local beers.

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Currency analysis, December 10: sterling slips against US dollar

Published:  10 December, 2010

Currency analysis for December 10 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling slips against US dollar. For bespoke currency advice for the drinks industry go to www.smartwinespirits.com

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Portuguese winemakers urged to band together

Published:  10 December, 2010

Portuguese winemakers have been urged to work together to raise awareness of their country and their products.

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Penny-pinching on wine in decline, says Wine Intelligence

Published:  10 December, 2010

Consumers are increasingly prepared to spend more money on a bottle of wine to drink at home, according to latest research by Wine Intelligence.

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Napa Valley Vintners launches rare wines website

Published:  10 December, 2010

The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has launched a new website dedicated to rare wines in the premier Napa Valley portfolio.

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Geoffrey Dean: Ashes and wine blog reports on impact of rain to 2011 vintage

Published:  10 December, 2010


This has been a good week to be an Englishman in Australia following England's crushing victory in the second Test.

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Australia's First Families of Wine launches second year of UK activity

Published:  09 December, 2010

Australia's First Families of Wine (AFFW) has launched its second year of UK activity.

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Currency analysis, December 9: sterling hits two week high

Published:  09 December, 2010


Currency analysis for December 9 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling hits a two week high.
For bespoke currency advice for the drinks industry go to www.smartwinespirits.com

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Campo Viejo puts unique twist on wine and dine concept

Published:  09 December, 2010

Rioja wine brand Campo Viejo is linking up with tapas restaurants to flip traditional dining on its head.

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Halewood launches 2011 'Lamb's Spiced Master of the Blend' competition

Published:  09 December, 2010

Halewood International is to run its second on-trade based 'Lamb's Spiced Master of the Blend' competition.

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Ehrmanns adds Kiwi producer to its portfolio

Published:  08 December, 2010

Ehrmanns has been appointed as the UK agent for family owned New Zealand producer Giesen Wines.

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D&D to open two Leeds restaurants

Published:  08 December, 2010

 

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Half of failing hospitality businesses down to inexperienced owners

Published:  08 December, 2010

Hospitality business mentor, David Hunter, has revealed that around half of failing businesses within the hospitality sector are owned by individuals who have no prior experience.

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Positive UK manufacturing figures sees sterling hit high

Published:  08 December, 2010

Sterling hit the highest level against the US dollar for two weeks yesterday, as better than expected UK manufacturing figures and a strong GDP estimate helped point towards a continued economic recovery.

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Absolut introduces Quick Response neck collar

Published:  07 December, 2010

Absolut has introduced a consumer neck collar that incorporates QR (Quick Response) code technology that allows customers to view recipes on how to mix drinks and cocktails at home.

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Inish Turk Beg develops digital marketing and social media strategy

Published:  07 December, 2010

Irish whiskey producer, Inish Turk Beg, has hired digital agency Underwired Amaze to develop its digital marketing and social media strategy.

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Wines in the press - December 3-5

Published:  07 December, 2010

The Telegraph
Victoria Moors says compiling the list of top wines for Christmas has nearly killed her.

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Inverarity Vaults opens Edinburgh wine bar

Published:  07 December, 2010

Inverarity Vaults has opened its first wine bar in Edinburgh at the city's Festival Theatre under its One to One retail brand.

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