It is expected that French wine production will be the smallest in 30 years, with severe heatwaves having impacted yields. The farm ministry…
It is expected that French wine production will be the smallest in 30 years, with severe heatwaves having impacted yields. The farm ministry…
Independent brewers in Northern Ireland have spoken out about “severe market restrictions” which stop them selling in their home country. According to The Society for Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA), 99% of beer sold in Northern Ireland is from global brands, leaving the 17 independent brewers little choice but to export their product. The Society said that the issue was the…
Exchange for Change, the organisation set to deliver the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in the UK, has announced that producer fees will be frozen at 0p for the first 15 months of the programme. As such, drinks producers will not have to pay fees for any drinks containers between October 2027 and December 2028. According to Exchange for Change, the decision comes…
The WSET School London are launching an inaugural LGBT+ speed dating night, designed for wine lovers, set to take place on 1 October. According to the WSET, the evening will bring together queer singles over a series of wine, snacks, quizzes and wine-themed challenges, hosted at the WSET School London on Bermondsey Street. The organiser said that the evening will feature two speed…
Henkell Freixenet has acquired a 60% stake in the Irish importer and distributor Cassidy Wines. Based in Dublin, Cassidy Wines was first formed in 1977, and according to Henkell Freixenet, has a deep knowledge of the local market, as well as long-standing customer relationships. As it looks to expand its presence in the country, Henkell Freixenet continued that Ireland has attractive growth potential, with…
As the trade moves into autumn, Alliance Wine has added two new French producers to its portfolio: Champagne Lenoble and Maison Albert Bichot. According to Alliance, these partnerships join the roster of producers gained from its acquisition of H2Vin, which saw it take on Loire, Burgundy and Rhône producers, including Clos Rougeard, Domaine Guiberteau, Didier Dagueneau and Clos du Caillou. Alliance said that the recent…
The title of Supreme Champion in the 2026 International Beer Challenge Taste Awards has gone to a hoppy blonde ale from Belgium. Huyghe Brewery’s Averbode triumphed over other gold medal winners after also taking the title for best ale over 5% ABV. The same beer was the Supreme Champion in 2024.The UK’s Hogs Back Brewery was awarded a trophy for Best Label Design…
A perry from Germany has been won the Supreme Champion Trophy in the 2026 International Cider Challenge 2026.Tête de Cuvée Perry 2025 is produced by Germany’s Böhm Ciderwerkstatt.A Highly Commended award went to Sadaharu Aoki Saya 2025 from Tamba Wine, a cider that also secured a trophy in the rosé cider category.In the Design & Packaging Awards, a silver medal for best label design…
