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Asia at turning point says cognac chiefPublished:21 May, 2015

Asia, and specifically China, is heading back to growth following the Chinese government's clamp down nearly two years ago on extravagant entertaining, excessive drinking and gifting.


DI's Roskrow wins Drinks Writer of the YearPublished:22 May, 2015

Dominic Roskrow has won Drinks Writer of the Year at the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drinks Awards 2015 for articles published in Drinks International magazine.


WSTA calls on Government supportPublished:19 May, 2015

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has called for further Government help for the UK wine sector.


Yellowtail reaches 1m case sales in GBPublished:20 May, 2015

Casella Family Brands’ Yellowtail has reached one million nine-litre case sales in Great Britain during 2014/15. 


Wine industry needs to listen, says KingslandPublished:20 May, 2015

The drinks industry needs to get better at listening to consumers, according to Neil Anderson, marketing director at Kingsland.


Prosecco success shapes McGuigan strategyPublished:19 May, 2015

The rise in prosecco has made Australian Vintage rethink its sparkling wine offering, according to CEO Neil McGuigan.


Stock Spirits cautions 'extremely weak' Q1Published:19 May, 2015

Stock Spirits Group has warned of an ‘extremely weak’ first quarter in a trading statement released ahead of its annual general meeting today. 


Diageo opens Johnnie Walker House in SingaporePublished:19 May, 2015

Diageo and DFS Group have opened the latest Johnnie Walker House retail showcase in Singapore Changi Terminal 3.


Prosecco beats champagne for value Published:19 May, 2015

52% of prosecco drinkers in the UK regard the Italian fizz as ‘very good value for money’, more than twice the figure for champagne, according to a new report from Wine Intelligence.


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