UK port sales soar in 2020
Port sales in the UK saw impressive category growth throughout 2020, with the largest volume of off-trade sales since 2015.
The wine retailer banking on Bitcoin
A luxury online wine retailer has enjoyed a surge in demand after the value of Bitcoin increased by around 1,000%.
UK hard seltzer market could reach £75m by 2023 says new report
The UK hard seltzer market is expected to reach a value of £75m by 2023 according to a report commissioned by DRTY.
Sake exports reach record highs in 2020
The exports of sake hit a record high in 2020 for the 11th consecutive year reaching a value of 24.1bn yen, a 3.1% increase on the previous year.
BTC Wine sees demand spike following Bitcoin bull run
A luxury online wine retailer has enjoyed a surge in demand after the value of Bitcoin increased by around 1,000% between March 2020 and January 2021.
Australia grows wine exports by 4%
Strong demand in the UK and China allowed Australia to increase wine exports by 4% during the 12 months to September 30.
US hospitality industry revived almost 600,000 jobs in July
The US bar and restaurant industry revived 592,000 jobs across the country in July, according to new statistics from the Bureau of Labor.
Chilean wine
Despite a strong peso, consumers are prepared to pay the price for quality Chilean wine. Christian Davis reports
Vinho Verde exports booming
Despite challenging Portuguese economic conditions, Vinho Verde exports are on the increase and will become more competitive in the global market place, according to the Vinho Verde Commission (CVRVV).
Scotch exports hit record high
The scotch whisky category belied global economic instability in 2011 by growing sales value 23% to a record £4.2billion.
Johnnie Walker takes 1st place in Brands by Value list
Johnnie Walker has taken first place in Brands by Value, a list of the world’s 50 most valuable drinks brands.
Austrian wine exports set a record
Exports of Austrian wine by value have exceeded estimates as a result of higher prices and a decline in bulk wine.
Diageo strengthens ties with Facebook
Diageo has announced plans to step-up its multi-million dollar strategic partnership with social media website Facebook.
Scotch whisky exports up 22%
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced that the value of scotch exports for the first half of 2011 is up 22%
International Wine Challenge awards are announced
The International Wine Challenge announced its winners last night at the Hilton hotel in London
Premiumisation driving UK spirits, says First Drinks
Premiumisation is driving UK spirits volume and value growth in the on and off-trade, according to findings by First Drinks.
Constellation officially becomes Accolade
Costellation Wines Australia and Europe has officially become Accolade Wines - as of June 27. Accolade brands include Hardy’s and Echo Falls.
Johnnie Walker tops value list
Diageo’s Johnnie Walker is the number one spirits brand by value according to Impact Databank’s Top 100 Premium Spirits list.
Scotch whisky - cornerstone of Scottish economy
A new study has revealed that Scotch whisky is worth £4 billion a year in added value to the Scottish economy - with the industry spending in excess of £1.1 billion annually on supplies produced in Scotland.
Record exports as scotch whisky defies downturn
Global exports of scotch whisky reached record levels in 2009 despite the economic downturn in some major markets, according to annual figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).