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WSTA opens applications for “fresh thinking” board members

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is on the lookout for new board members, as it seeks to diversify the line-up. The WSTA is…

Aldi seeks consumers to review its wines

Aldi is seeking consumers to apply to its Aldi Wine Club as wine reviewers.  The supermarket retailer plans to select 30 members of the pubs…

HMRC turns screw on duty evasion

The HMRC’s Alcohol Wholesaler Registratation Scheme is now operational. Between January 1 and March 31, 2016, every UK wholesaler of beers, wines or spirits must…

  • Wholesale changes

     April 17, 2015

    The pre-Christmas rush will have an extra level of hassle for suppliers and many drinks retailers this year. The government has chosen the last three months of the year to start implementing the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme. Any trade supplier or wholesaler of alcohol will have to apply to join the scheme between October 1 and December 31, even though it won’t come into full…