Gin sales lead UK distillery boom
Published: 17 January, 2018
HMRC figures have revealed that 49 new distilleries started up in the UK in 2017 including 22 in England and 20 in Scotland.
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Chinese distiller buys stake in VSPT
Published: 17 January, 2018
Chinese distiller, the Yanghe Distillery Company, has bought a 12.5% stake in the VSPT Wine Group, Chile’s second largest wine producer and exporter.
Brands Report: Tequila
Published: 16 January, 2018
It’s all about top quality when it comes to Mexico’s finest, reports Shay Waterworth
Brands Report: Pisco
Published: 16 January, 2018
There’s an exciting new entrant in this sector, reports Shay Waterworth
Henkell on brink of acquiring Cava brand Freixenet
Published: 15 January, 2018
The acquisition of Catalan sparkling wine brand Freixenet to German counterpart Henkell is hanging in the balance, with a deadline to make the transaction in April according to a DI source in Cava.
WSTA nominated for European Association Awards
Published: 16 January, 2018
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has been shortlisted for two European Association Awards, which will take place on February 23 in Brussels.
Tesco renews partnership with WSET
Published: 15 January, 2018
Tesco has renewed its role as gold level corporate patron of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).
The Benevolent launches mental health campaign
Published: 15 January, 2018
The Benevolent launched a new mental health awareness campaign #NotAlone at the Vintners’ Company Annual Wine Trade Lunch on 12 January at Vintners’ Hall.
Asahi Super Dry re-launches in UK
Published: 15 January, 2018
Asahi UK, the British subsidiary of Asahi Europe Ltd, has relaunched Asahi Super Dry to the UK markets, which will be made in the Peroni brewery, north Italy.
Heinemann wins retail concessions for Carnival cruise ships
Published: 12 January, 2018
Gebr. Heinemann is to enter the American and Australasian market as a retailer on four cruise ships, represented by its subsidiaries, Heinemann Americas and Heinemann Asia Pacific.