Cold and wet conditions during harvesting in Chianti Classico this week are reminding producers of conditions 30 years ago – but they don't appear unduly concerned; indeed, some are pleased. Of course, the presence of regular rainfall during the final stages of ripening and over the picking period is making the harvest challenging for...

The troubled fortunes of Australia’s third largest wine group, Australian Vintage (AV), have taken yet another surprising turn. Ron Emler reports. Just six months after firing Craig Garvin as chief executive for what the company called “a lack of judgement ...inconsistent with the values of the company and the high standards expected of its...

Diageo is targeting the on-trade with its trials of a new circular keg and dispense system for its Smirnoff vodka brand. The new technology, developed by Diageo in partnership with design consultancy Hodges & Drake, is called Everpour and utilises reusable stainless kegs (with a volume of either 5 litres or 17.5l) which, once emptied,...

The construction of Nusantara, Indonesia's new capital, is well underway, with Independence Day marked in the city for the first time. Eloise Feilden considers whether Jakarta's bustling cocktail scene can retain its relevance with the spotlight shining elsewhere. Indonesia is on the cusp of a significant transfer of power as responsibility...

Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government has unveiled the most significant reforms to employment rights in a generation, but what next steps need to be taken to get the best outcome for hospitality staff and businesses? The UK government published a new Employment Rights Bill this morning (10 October) in a bid to tackle poor working conditions...

An initiative to help save Oregon farmland is being backed by US breweries and hop merchants in a bid to boost the sector. The ‘Cheers to the Land’ campaign, which has been organised by the Oregon Agricultural Trust, returns for its third year on 12 October with the support of 13 breweries, a cidery and a kombucha maker along with sponsors:...