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Petition demanding a new post of Minister for Hospitality There is a petition circulating that calls for a Minister for Hospitality. The petition needs over 100,000 signatures in order for it to be debated in the Commons. If interested, you can sign HERE

The launch issue of the brand new Viti-Culture e.Bulletin can be downloaded HERE ! CONTENTS: UK & Canada Trade Deal 'Good Result' for Wine and Spirits Dorset Winemaker Beats Top French Champagne Houses to Win Coveted Sparkling Wine Award Ridgeview Oak Reserve 'Label of the Year' UK Packaging...

Our new 2021 Further Education prospectus is now available, and we hope it will inspire a new generation of students wishing to study one of our land-based courses, and develop their careers within a growing sector; offering more opportunities and rewards than ever before. Our students now have...

Association of Colleges (AoC) has published its latest bi-annual research showing the majority (68%) of SMEs say that if their business is going to “survive and thrive” then skills must be a top priority for the government. Despite recent high-profile skills speeches and announcements, almost...

It's a beast! Not Richard Bampfield but the length of our Wine Chat. A great listen as we chat the wonderful world of Lidl GB Wine, Burgundy, English Wine, Sustainability and the mistakes we all make in the Supermarket Aisle. Produced by The Wine Events Company, 30.06.2020

Despite international travel restrictions and with social distancing measures, ProWine China is confident of being able to pull off a successful event. According to the organisation, stocks in China are hitting a low ebb and most dealers are ready to place new orders for the coming year after...

The new national restrictions in England, which will be introduced on Thursday pending parliamentary approval, have banned takeaway alcohol sales from hospitality outlets. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to set out his plans for the four-week lockdown in England in parliament this afternoon...

Australian winemakers have reported their most valuable yearly export trade since 2007, with China spending more on a smaller volume of wine. TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE CLICK HERE First published 29.10.20 ABC News Key points: Australia exported $3 billion worth of wine in the year to September...

Reported 21.10.20 - www.thedrinksbusiness.co.uk Bacardi has today released plans to put “the world’s most sustainable spirits bottle on the shelf by 2023” with the launch of a package that will biodegrade in 18 months. Read the full article HERE

First published HERE 21.10.20 www.thedrinksbusiness.com The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called for the removal of the 10pm closing time for hospitality outlets in London now that Tier 2 restrictions apply. In a statement Khan said the rule needs to be “rapidly reviewed”. “We saw the...

Simon Thorpe MW will join WineGB as the new Chief Executive from Monday 26 October. Simon is a well-known figure in the UK wine trade with over 30 years’ experience working in the retail and wholesale sectors including Waitrose, Constellation, Negociants and John E Fells. Latterly he has been...

There is a lot to read but it's worth having a look. The focus is mainly on the end of the transition period for exiting the EU and the consequential matters for excise duty on procedures. I hope this is helpful. Kind regards Alan Powell

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Published: 06:00, 14 October 2020 Read the Full article in Kent Online HERE Plans have been put forward to transform a vineyard into a million-pound tourist attraction with a visitor centre to host wine-tasting tours. Meopham Valley Vineyard is looking to grow production and footfall at its...

Employer Bulletin Our Employer Bulletin (October 2020, Issue 86) includes all of the latest COVID-19 updates to help you continue to meet your payroll obligations to HMRC, including recent government announcements of additional support for businesses and employees. We’ve included...

To read the original article on The BBC PLEASE CLICK HERE As winemakers in the northern hemisphere continue to harvest this year's grapes, climate change is having an increasing impact on the industry. Zach Everett had no intention of growing grapes when he started making alcoholic drinks 15...

You are invited to take part in a research project on the diversity and functional role of wild birds on UK vineyards, in collaboration with ornithologists at the Universities of Cambridge and East Anglia, and Sustainable Wines of Great Britain. The project will be led by Natalia (Nat)...

Employees who work for UK firms forced to shut by law because of coronavirus restrictions will get two-thirds of their wages paid for by the government. Chancellor Rishi Sunak said it was an "expansion" of the Job Support Scheme, which begins on 1 November and will be available for six months...

First Published in The Guardian - to read the FULL ARTICLE PLEASE CLICK HERE From so-called “bagnums” to “cardbordeaux”, bag-in-box wines have enjoyed a sales surge in the UK during lockdown as Britons opted for better value for money and fewer trips to the supermarket. The Co-op chain...

To read the full article in The New York Times please CLICK HERE Beyond the financial cost of the destruction in Napa Valley is the emotional price, as wine that’s been nurtured from vineyard to barrel flows down the drain. The 2020 vintage was already difficult in Napa Valley. It was born...