St-Rémy French brandy is reducing the weight of its bottles as one of many measures to establish a new gold standard in sustainability.

There is unlikely to be any ice wine from Germany this year because of the mild winter north west Europe is experiencing.

Budweiser has revamped its cans in the UK, with a red 'bowtie' sitting behind the Budweiser logo on the new-look version.

The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) or Bordeaux Wine Council, which represents Bordeaux vine growers and négociants, has announced the appointment of François Jumeau as its new marketing director.

Prosecco winery Follador has appointed World of Patria as its travel retail and duty free distribution partner.

UK company First Drinks has appointed Una McCullough as marketing director.