Millions of British consumers are increasingly health conscious and inclined to opt for low-calorie drinks that do not pack a high alcoholic punch. Their purse strings are tight amid the economic uncertainty sparked by Brexit and many prefer to save money by entertaining at home. They want to impress their guests and, more importantly, their social media followers with drinks that look…

The Benevolent Ball, held for the first time at London’s Natural History Museum, raised £50,000 for the charity last night. A total of 430 senior members and UK drinks industry personalities attended the Charity’s annual major fundraiser. The evening started in the iconic Fossil Way with a Champagne reception in the Salon des Champagnes, sponsored by Laurent-Perrier, Louis Roederer, Moet et Chandon and Taittinger Champagne.

Clare Balding OBE stars in the first episode of a new series of A Glass With, the podcast hosted by Olly Smith and produced by Richard Hemming MW. The show has established itself among 20% of podcasts across the globe since launching in March 2017. Pink, Stuart Broad and Mick Hucknall are among the celebrities that have chatted about wine, life and love with jolly…

Waitrose is trialling a Wine Tasting at Home experience, offering ‘in-home wine experts’ to help educate consumers in an informal setting, while also tapping into the growth in socialising in the home. The concept, which is presented via a standalone website – www.homewinetasting.co.uk – offers consumers three options: Explorer, which is priced at £35 per person for 6-10 guests; Premium at £50 per person, again…

OLN’s resident MW Richard Hemming is teaming up with wine personality and all round jolly good fellow Olly Smith for a new podcast. The dynamic duo’s A Glass With… podcast sees them interview a celebrity guest in each issue, and series one features some A-list names. Popstar pink, cricketer Stuart Broad and Simply Red frontman Mick Hucknall are among the stars that will bring a…

Waitrose is running its first ever drinks festival in London next month in partnership with more than 200 producers. The various themed rooms at the Institute of Engineering and Technology will offer guests the chance to sample a wide range of spirits, beers, ciders and wines, as well as food to soak it all up. Confirmed suppliers include Hobgoblin, Meantime, Chase, Pedrino, Heineken and Sipsmith,…

Jägermeister is spending £1 million on a summer marketing campaign that will see the brand represented at seven music festivals across the UK. Its staff will roll up to the festivals and erect a four-room building called the Jägerhaus, where they will serve shots and cocktails and teach music fans about the herbal liqueur. Jägermeister events manager Samantha Green said: “Jägermeister is a brand synonymous…