A new report has highlighted the extent of sexism in the whisky industry, with sexual harassment, stereotyping and the gender pay gap among concerns raised…
A new report has highlighted the extent of sexism in the whisky industry, with sexual harassment, stereotyping and the gender pay gap among concerns raised…
The search continues for improved sustainable alternatives to traditional wine bottles, and younger consumers are proving very receptive. Winemakers across the world are increasingly investing in and exploring sustainable production practices, in the vineyards and through to the winery, but the elephant in the room when it comes to wine is the glass bottle itself. The Porto Protocol Foundation is an initiative born out of…
A report from the Institute of Alcohol Studies which claims that the sponsorship of sports by alcoholic drinks is “putting our children and athletes at risk” has been rebutted by the Portman Group. The report reviewed seven studies related to the issue and found that all of them pointed to an association between exposure to alcohol sports sponsorship and dangerous levels of alcohol consumption. Katherine…
Political scientist Dame Joan Stringer has been appointed chair of the Scotch Whisky Action Fund, a group set up by the industry to tackle alcohol abuse. Stringer will lead a group that hands out £100,000 each year to various schemes across Scotland that promote responsible drinking. The fund was set up by the Scotch Whisky Association in 2013 and is managed by independent charity Foundation…
The Co-operative Group is planning a big push on Fairtrade wine for next year’s Fairtrade Fortnight, from February 24 to March 9. The group is the biggest Fairtrade wine retailer in the world, and has been selling Fairtrade goods for 10 years. Half of all Fairtrade wines in the UK are sold by the Co-op, accounting for nearly 30% of all Fairtrade wines worldwide. Fairtrade…
