As North South Wines secures its B Corp status, founder and managing director Kim Wilson and sustainability manager Rebecca Murphy talk exclusively to Lucy Britner about their ongoing journey “In the future, you won’t have a sustainability manager, because being sustainable will be a part of everything you do,” believes Rebecca Murphy, who currently has that job at North South Wines and has…

The first-ever British Cider Week will be taking place from April 14 to 23 in a bid to engage consumers with the category.  Cider brands such as Pilton, Sheppy’s Cider, Westons and Thatchers will be participating in the activation. The week will see a handful of cider-based events across the country including tastings, tours and competitions.  The campaign will also be supported by the…

Diageo has lined up a three-year partnership with the Eurovision Song Contest for its cream liqueur brand, Baileys. As ‘official partner’ of the event, which takes place in the UK this year from May 9-13, Baileys will be available on site at Liverpool Arena. Jennifer English, global brand director, Baileys, said: “At Baileys, we are huge fans of the Eurovision Song Contest and we are excited…

The Manchester date for the Specialist Importers’ Trade Tasting (SITT) has been pushed back a week, to make way for the Queen’s funeral. SITT Manchester will now take place on September 26, after it was announced over the weekend that Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on September 19. The London event, scheduled for September 21, remains unchanged. With 59 tasting tables aimed at…

The global equity of wine brands has stabilised but has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to the 2022 Wine Intelligence Global Wine Brand Power Index. Australia’s Yellow Tail retains the number one spot in the index, with Concha y Toro’s Casillero del Diablo in second place. Both brands place in the top three of the 25 markets surveyed for the index, with Yellow…

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company has rolled out the first TV ad for its Birrificio Angelo Poretti brand, as it looks to tap into the beer with food occasion. The campaign, called Made For The Table, shows a “range of scenarios set around a dining table for celebratory occasions and intimate moments; a group of friends at dinner, a couple on a date and a busy…

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…