The industry has welcomed a decision to delay the implementation of Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS). Scotland’s new first minister, Humza Yousaf MSP, said yesterday…
The industry has welcomed a decision to delay the implementation of Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS). Scotland’s new first minister, Humza Yousaf MSP, said yesterday…
The first digital London Wine Fair has been hailed as “the most significant online event for the drinks industry to date”. The event, which took place May 17-19, attracted visitor and exhibitor numbers which exceeded expectations, according to the organisers, and this affirmed the decision to move to a fully digital event in light of the pandemic; a decision which was made only four months…
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to listen to British business and UK consumers by freezing wine and spirit duty. The announcement comes after a WSTA campaign called on the Chancellor to support the wine and spirit industry after the pandemic led to the “crushing, continuing closure” of the hospitality sector. A freeze will allow businesses to “recover, rebuild, create…
A recent complaint against Silent Pool Distillery’s Colorado High CBD-infused gin has been upheld by the Portman Group’s Independent Complaints Panel. This is the first complaint under the Portman Group’s Code of Practice for the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks about a CBD product. As a result of this decision the Portman Group said it plans to develop guidance to aid producers in…
If you’re hanging on to a rising balloon, you’re presented with a diffi cult decision — let go before it’s too late or hang on and keep getting higher, posing the question: how long can you keep a grip on the rope?” I was reminded of Danny’s sky-high meditation towards the end of Withnail & I by — of all things — the establishment of a…
The organiser of Prowein has announced that the event will not take place at a later date in 2020. The wine trade fair was scheduled to take place in Düsseldorf from March 15-17. However, Messe Düsseldorf was forced to cancel it due to fears over the spread of the novel coronavirus. Any hopes that it might be pushed back to a later slot in the…
Messe Düsseldorf has decided to postpone Prowein due to fears about the spread of the novel coronavirus. The event was due to take place on March 15-17, but preparations have been plunged into chaos as the virus spreads across Europe. Messe Düsseldorf said it is following recommendations from the German government’s crisis management team “This decision was not an easy one for all concerned,” said…
In 2008, the UK was plunged into a full financial meltdown by the global credit crunch and Brits clung to their jobs as panic set in. Amid this testing backdrop, Rowan Gormley made the bold decision to leave a stable business, Virgin Wines, and set up a new one called Naked Wines. It is a mark of the man’s…
