Major pub chains are leaning into St Patrick’s Day with sharp drink pricing and exclusive brews aimed at drawing customers through the doors. Operators are combining price points, product exclusivity and live sport to build trading momentum during a period of wider cost pressure.
Around 90 pallets of counterfeit wine and Prosecco worth £500,000 were discovered in warehouses across Essex in a coordinated police sting last week. The head of the National Food Crime Unit stressed this kind of fraud is “not a victimless crime”.
The wines of Bordeaux need little introduction. Few regions in the world can rival its centuries-old expertise, iconic châteaux and global renown. It is, quite simply, the benchmark against which so many others are measured.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Artémis Domaines Golden Vines Victims of Conflict Scholarships. The programme offers paid internships and professional support to wine professionals whose careers have been disrupted by war or geopolitical upheaval.
Following three years of declining shipments of Champagne, it’s hoped that the region will see a turnaround in 2026 – but that’s unlikely with production costs, exchange rates and market conditions as they currently are.
An MP in Okanagan, Canada, has introduced a private member’s bill to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act in a bid to remove federal restrictions on DTC alcohol shipments between provinces. If successful the move will open up sales throughout the country.
Berry Bros. & Rudd buyer Davy Zyw has become the first snowsport athlete with motor neurone disease (MND) to compete at the Winter Paralympics, which is currently being held at Milano Cortina in Italy.
Prosecco has become a vital ingredient in some of the world’s most popular cocktails, including the Aperol Spritz. But how do producers really feel about their sparkling wines being used in mixology? Sarah Neish finds out.
Traditional bitter remains profitable for pubs but faces declining volumes in the on-trade as stout, lager, and alcohol-free beer gain ground. Despite this, some brewers argue bitter could appeal to a new generation if positioned with the same confidence that has helped drive stout’s resurgence.
US-based producer Brown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, is gearing up to launch several premium spirits brands in India over the next few years, hoping to benefit from the Asian country’s boom in demand for high-end drinks.
After starting her career in Russia, Kristina Gladilina, head of wine at Lita in Marylebone, tells db why working in London is an “entirely different stage” and how women can build knowledge and find their voice in the industry.
Despite falling global shipments, certain Champagne segments are thriving, writes Kathleen Willcox. Collectors’ cuvées, by-the-glass programmes and accessible luxury bottles are emerging as bright spots in a challenging market.
For decades, María José Sevilla helped reshape British perceptions of Spanish cuisine and wine through her work with Foods & Wines from Spain. From television and books to trade promotion and education, she became one of the most influential ambassadors of Spain’s gastronomy in the UK.
Last year a Napa winery sued its neighbour for planting redwood trees, which it said would adversely affect the flavour of its Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Now a pair of feathered creatures is adding fuel to the fire. Sarah Neish reports.
The annual Winemakers’ Winemaker Award — which sees Master of Wine winemakers vote for their cellar-based role model — will be announced at a ceremony during ProWein on Monday 16 March.
Jack Daniel’s owner Brown-Forman has delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly sales and profits, lifting its share price on Wall Street. However, the US spirits giant remains cautious about the year ahead as consumers cut spending and North American markets weaken.
A federal grand jury in Oakland, California yesterday indicted five senior Southern Glazer’s employees, alleging they led an eight-year-long bribery scheme to control what wines made it into retail stores. They are also accused of falsifying records.
The value of Chablis exports to the UK increased “significantly” during 2025, rising 15% to €35.99 million, the latest figures from the BIVB have revealed.
German spirits group Mast Jägermeister SE has increased sales volume and revenue in 2025, even as many global spirits markets declined. The performance was driven by the core Jägermeister brand and the rapid take-up of the Jägermeister Orange variant.
Henkell Freixenet has acquired 100% ownership of Spanish sparkling wine giant Freixenet, after the founding Ferrer family and José Luis Bonet agreed to sell their remaining shares.
Stuart Boxer has announced he will retire from the role of chief financial and strategy officer of Australia’s Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) from September, as the company strives to claw back more than AU$100 million.
Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture has ratified five additional single estate Cavas at the highest rung of the appellation’s hierarchy. The decision brings the total number of Paraje Calificado wines to 15.
Executive director of the Wine Origins Alliance, Jacques-Olivier Pesme, talks cybersquatting, grandfather clauses and fair competition with Sarah Neish.
The Majestic Group-owned drinks distributor Enotria has proposed some structural changes that could lead to a reduction in headcount. The announcement comes amid tough economic conditions for the trade as a whole, particularly in the supply chain.
The US brewer and cannabis group Tilray Brands is readying to acquire parts of the Brewdog business in a deal understood to be in the region of £40m.
Nimbility has added João Portugal Ramos to its portfolio, assisting with increased depth to Portuguese wine offerings across Asia. Rebecca Lo reports.
Europe’s richest man lifts the Arnault family holding above 50% of LVMH shares. The move strengthens control of the €280 billion luxury empire amid market weakness and succession speculation.
From gentleman’s claret to blended whisky and bitter shandy, old money tastes favour discretion over display. In a world of trophy bottles and viral cocktails, understated loyalty and value still define the traditional drinks cabinet. Gabriel Stone reports.
