Majestic toasts Christmas sales record
Leading UK-based wine merchant Majestic Wines enjoyed a 10.4 per cent sales boost this Christmas, citing consumer demand for premium products as the key to success.
Archives for January 5, 2006
New rules ease foreign access to protected name status
In a bid to meet World Trade Organisation demands, the European Commission plans to make it easier for non-EU companies to gain geographical indications (GI) protection for speciality brand names.
Fizzy soft drinks not linked to esophageal cancer, study
Consuming fizzy soft drinks is not linked to esophageal cancer as previously thought and diet drinks may even help decrease the risk, suggests new research on the issue.
Spirits industry wary of EU reform plans
A senior official said the industry was not consulted on the European Commission proposal to re-categorise spirit drinks, but welcomed plans to update production regulations.