2 September 2019
SWA urges UK government to end trade uncertainty conditions
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) urges the UK government to end uncertainty in future trading conditions.
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29 August 2019
First-ever hydrogen-powered gin distillery secures UK government funding
The UK government is investing in its first-ever gin distillery, which will use hydrogen from renewables to produce environmentally friendly gin.
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27 August 2019
New Zealand wine demand increases significantly in global market
The demand for New Zealand wine has increased significantly in the global market, according to the 2019 Annual Report released by New Zealand Winegrowers.
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19 August 2019
Canada announces $1.32bn support for dairy farmers
The Canadian government is set to spend C$1.75bn ($1.32bn) over eight years to assist dairy farmers facing competition as a result of free trade deals.
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12 August 2019
Wine emerges as UK’s favourite alcoholic beverage
Wine has emerged as the UK’s favourite alcoholic tipple according, to a survey released by Wine Drinkers UK.
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24 July 2019
UK bans sale of energy drinks to children under 16
The UK Government has confirmed that it will ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16 years old.
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23 July 2019
Researchers find new method to cut sugary content in drinks
Researchers from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), University of Sheffield, Innovate UK, and WET Group have found that by increasing the pH level of water helps to tackle obesity and...
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23 July 2019
Market imbalance hindering wine industry growth, says ACCC
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has said that the growth of the country’s wine industry will depend on reforms to improve competition for wine grapes.
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22 July 2019
Demand from China and US drive Australian wine exports to $2.86bn
Australian wine exports have increased by 4% in value to $2.86bn in the 12 months to June 2019, due to continued demand from China and the US.
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17 July 2019
UK spirits producers plan to increase production capacity
UK spirits producers are planning to increase their production capacity significantly over the next 12 months amid signs that the nation's boom in spirits is set to continue.