The trade organisation for wines from New Zealand has launched an online portal to provide the industry with educational resources and event information. The Trade Hub was rolled out in conjunction with New Zealand Wine Week, which includes seminars and masterclasses. Today’s (Thursday’s) instalment centres around Pinot Noir, with an exploration of sub-regions. The session, which starts at 4pm, is led by Cameron Douglas MS.

Online wine merchant Laithwaites is set to release a wine packaged in 100% recycled ‘wild’ glass, which it claims is a first for the UK wine industry. W/O Frappato 2020, an organic Sicilian red, will be available from January 27. The roll out is part of the retailer’s commitment to halve its carbon footprint by 2030 and ultimately reach its net zero goal.  Laithwaites…

Budweiser has launched limited-edition packaging and a scan-to-win competition, as part of its ‘official beer of the English Premier League’ status. The new packs are available in convenience, grocery and wholesale channels nationwide.  The limited-edition Budweiser and Budweiser Zero cans and bottles feature the Premier League trophy and packs also include a scan-to-win AR on-pack competition. Once shoppers scan the QR code they can use their…

DO Cava has launched the Cava Academy, a modern e-learning platform to train professionals to become Cava experts of the future. Cavaacademy.com is open to wine professionals from all over the world and it aims to make its training available to everyone through comprehensive lessons led by renowned names including Pedro Ballesteros MW and Ferran Centelles, as well as the innovative Basque Culinary Center. This…

That Boutique-y Whisky Company (TBWC) is launching its Australia Series. The latest batch of world whiskies will be available globally from April 23, showcasing eight craft distilleries, some of which have previously not been available outside Australia. The launch follows the success of its inaugural World Series in August and its World Rye Series in November. This is the latest quarterly collection and it comprises…

Spar has redesigned its own- label premium gin range. The new label is designed to highlight the liquid’s key premium cues bringing them in line with the market. The new label will first appear on the Spar Rhubarb and Ginger Gin bottles with Spar Original London Dry Gin following suit in the New Year. ‘The Harmonist’ brand is the new name chosen for the range…

The Whisky Exchange is repeating its search for a Whisky of the Year chosen by its customers. It’s the second time that the award-winning retailer has set out on the quest which it uses to promote the winning product and the whisky category throughout the coming year. The winning whisky is given a dedicated landing page on the retailer’s website and there are special offers…