The East London-based Nirvana Brewery has announced that it has achieved certified B Corporation status. Founded in 2016, the brewery has become known…
The East London-based Nirvana Brewery has announced that it has achieved certified B Corporation status. Founded in 2016, the brewery has become known…
Wines of Georgia is calling on wine shops and restaurants to take part in Georgian Wine Month this October, a new month-long celebration of the country widely credited as the birthplace of wine and the origin of the orange wine category. The campaign starts on October 5th, which is International Orange Wine Day. It will run throughout the month with a national PR…
David Porter, head of operations & buying at Lea & Sandeman, outlines the value of building lasting relationships directly with the people who make the wineThere is a moment, usually somewhere between the second glass and the third, or as you bounce along an unmade track in a pick-up truck, when a winemaker shares something no agent’s brochure could ever capture and no wholesaler’s…
Anishka Jelicich has begun her new role as CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers, taking over from Phillip Gregan, who retired this year. Following a career in wine spanning more than two decades, Jelicich previously worked for Chivas Brothers, Pernod Ricard and as a self-employed contractor. For this new chapter, she leaves her role at Pernod Ricard, where she…
This October, Rioja Wine UK will once again host Rioja Wine Month, a nationwide campaign designed to put Rioja centre stage across the off- and on-trade. Independent wine merchants, wine bars and restaurants across the UK are invited to take part, benefiting from national campaign support, consumer-facing promotion and a dedicated platform to drive footfall, sales and consumer engagement throughout the month. Participants…
Westons Cider has announced the opening of its new Westons Distribution Centre in Herefordshire. The family-owned business said the centre, which represents and investment of more than £3.5 million in site acquisition and development, underscores its commitment to sustainable growth and supporting the local economy, balanced with operational efficiency. The 43,000 sq ft site adds more than 3,000 pallet spaces, effectively doubling Westons’…
Sonya Hook caught up with Miles Beale, chief executive of the Wine & Spirit Trade Association, who recently – and not for the first time – secured the top spot on DR’s Top 100 Most Influential people in the industry. Naturally the conversation focused on the ‘green taxes’ of EPR and DRS, as well as packaging formats and a reminder of some words of…
Brewdog has boosted beverage revenue for US firm Tilray by 61% following the acquisition of the beer brand in March this year. According to Tilray’s latest financial report, beverage revenue rose to $105.6 million in the fourth quarter. Tilray said ownership of Brewdog has significantly accelerated its beverage strategy, creating a pro forma global beverage platform worth approximately…
