London Wine Fair (LWF) has announced it expects an almost five-fold increase in UK producers this year, compared to 2025.  The news comes in the context of the fair’s inaugural Host Nation initiative, which is set to shine a spotlight on British producers, including English and Welsh wine.  LWF added that the English Wine stand has now doubled in size…

Harshal Gore, head of strategy and external relations at PackUK, which is part of Defra, provided an update on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) at the London Wine Fair yesterday morning (May 21).  Gore, who was a panellist at the WSTA’s circular economy discussion, conceded that “strategically EPR is the right thing to do, but there have been so many false starts”.  However, he…

“Wider aisles, better conversations and more time.” These were among the positive comments from the side-lines at both this year’s Prowein and London Wine Fair. And it’s no surprise that after two years off, a Spring of Covid uncertainty and an initial clash over dates that visitor numbers weren’t up to pre-pandemic levels. Prowein reported 38,000 visitors from 145 countries at its…

The trade organisation for Australian wine has said 29 wineries will be present in the UK for London Wine Fair (LWF) next month. Wine Australia said the wineries from Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales are expanding into the UK and are seeking importers. The producers will be part of LWF’s Wine Unearthed new-to-market area. Highlights include sparkling wines, cool climate wines, and low…

Wines of Ukraine has been invited to exhibit at the London Wine Fair (LWF) in June, marking the first time the country will be at the show. In light of the conflict in Ukraine, organisers are currently liaising with the generic body to create a special destination stand for the winery on the trade floor, free of charge.  As the producers are likely unable…

The organisers of London Wine Fair have moved the event to June, as they look to avoid a clash with Prowein. The in-person and digital event will now take place from June 7-9. The move comes after Prowein announced plans to shift their dates from March to May. Hannah Tovey, LWF event director, said: “Our objective is simply to create the best…

The director of London Wine Fair (LWF) has called Prowein’s shift from March to May an “extremely aggressive move”. Prowein made the announcement today, following speculation in the trade earlier this month.  Hannah Tovey, LWF event director, said the new date, which clashes with the Olympia show, is “a direct attack on both the London Wine Fair and the UK drinks market”.  “The Fair has…