Grapes such as Touriga Nacional and Vermentino, more commonly associated with Portugal and Italy, are gaining ground in Australia, particularly among boutique producers keen to offer younger consumers something other than Shiraz or Chardonnay.

Instil Drinks Company, Bibendum PLB’s spirit and beer arm, is set to relaunch with a refreshed portfolio in March.

The Boston Brewing Company has added three new beers to its range made using nitrogen rather than traditional carbonisation.

The Boston Brewing Company has added three new beers to its range made using nitrogen rather than traditional carbonisation

Singapore-based brewer Fraser & Neave has expressed an interest in SABMiller’s Peroni and Grolsch brands.

Global sales of Scotch will have grown by 5% between 2015 and 2020, driven by the premium category and rising disposable incomes, new market research claims.

The London Wine Fair has announced it is to launch a new pop-up tasting area for 2016 for those not exhibiting at the fair, with Wine Australia and Napa Valley Vintners already signed up to take part.

Hampshire winery Exton Park has teamed up with on-trade distributor H2Vin to supply its wines in restaurant and hotels in and around the London area from 1 February.