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The Fallout from Brexit - Interview, UK WSTA II 26 Jan 2017

Olly Wehring

In this, the second part of our interview the head of the UK's Wine & Spirit Trade Association, Miles Beale looks beyond the European Union and sees cause for optimism, despite the uncertainty of recent months.

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The Fallout from Brexit - Interview, UK WSTA - I 26 Jan 2017

Olly Wehring

Earlier this week, just-drinks met with Miles Beale, the head of the UK's Wine & Spirit Trade Association, to discuss all things Brexit. In the first of this two-part interview, Beale looks back at how the country's wine and spirits categories have responded to the referendum vote in June that will see the UK leave the European Union.

BBPA queries Brexit immigration position 6 Sep 17

Olly Wehring

The trade association for the UK’s on-premise channel has expressed alarm at leaked documents from the country’s Home Office, regarding a possible position on immigration following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.

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SWA applies for GI in New Zealand 29 Aug 17

Lucy Britner

The Scotch Whisky Association has applied for Geographical Indication status in New Zealand. 

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India's highway liquor ban eased by Supreme Court 25 Aug 17

Olly Wehring

India's Supreme Court has tempered the terms of the ban on alcohol sales in proximity to the country's highways, according to local reports.

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PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi exits Trump forum 17 Aug 17

Andy Morton

A high-level business forum set up by US president Donald Trump, and including PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, has disbanded, saying intolerance has "absolutely no place in this country".

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Heineken loses appeal against abuse of position in 6 Jul 17

Olly Wehring

Heineken has lost its appeal in Greece against a fine for "abusing its dominant position" in the country’s market, although the amount of the fine has been reduced.

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EU-Japan free trade deal set to boost wine exports 6 Jul 17

Lucy Britner

Wine producers from the European Union are set to see import tariffs into Japan disappear as the EU and Japan move closer to a free trade agreement.

Small measures required as Philadelphia soda tax adds up 4 Jan 17

Andy Morton

Philadelphia’s soda tax came into force on Sunday, and is reportedly causing a stir in the city's check-out aisles.

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Prohibition hangover lingers despite Ontario's shift 18 Dec 15

Andy Morton

This week, consumers in Ontario were able to go into a supermarket and buy beer.