A group of over 100 UK drink industry figures have signed a letter written to The Times urging the chancellor to rethink its decision to reverse the alcohol duty freeze.
Portuguese wine producers “on the verge of bankruptcy”
Portugal’s association of wine traders, Anceve, has called on the government for economic support as it warns rising costs have left many small- and medium-sized producers “on the verge of bankruptcy”.
Tequila
Popularity comes with a price for the agave plant. Lucy Britner puts tequila under the microscope
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.
Fine wine prices drop 15% in 2011
Fine wine prices fell 15% in 2011, fine wine index Liv-ex has reported.
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Challenges stack up for hospitality
Tess Posthumus hates to be a doom-monger, but the reality is that many bars are facing a decidedly tough time.
