Many thanks ... and see you next year: 17-19 May!

A big thank you to all visitors and exhibitors who made this year's LIWF such a success. GV


13,700 visitors braved volcanic ash clouds and cabin crew strikes to make the trip to ExCeL for the 30th anniversary edition of the Fair.

Read through some quotes following the Fair...

Dates for LIWF 2011 have been announced as 17-19 May at ExCeL. We hope to see you there!

LIWF and The AccessZone Wrap Video from Ryan and Gabriella Opaz on Vimeo.

A look at what happened during the 18,19,20 of May in London at the Accesszone, and why social media is changing wine as we know it! Catavino.net walks you through what happened and how!

 

"LIWF really exceeded our expectations this year. Not only did we sell 500 cases of wine off stand to completely new clients but we've also signed up new accounts through meetings held at LIWF. The show has also put us in front international buyers too who have been making genuine order enquiries - for example we are now in discussions with a USA based company, a very exciting opportunity as its a completely new territory for us. We are already excited for next year."

Martin Krajewski, Proprietor of Chåteau de Sours

 

Wine News - with Just Drinks

US: Beam Global profits slip fails to hinder Fortune Brands H1
Fortune Brands has posted a healthy lift in sales and profits for the first half of 2010, despite a dip in operating profits at its Beam Global Spirits & Wines division.
July/August Management Briefing - The Private-Label Drinks Market - Part II
Tesco and Sainsbury's show how to exploit drinks private labels The success of Tesco and Sainsbury's private-label drinks products in the UK cannot be denied. In a time when many companies are tightening their belts and streamlining their product mix, these supermarket retailers are expanding their own-label (to use the standard UK term) drinks range - and consumers are benefiting.
July/August Management Briefing - The Private-Label Drinks Market - Part III
Retailers benefit from quality private-label drinks reputation What is the attraction of drinks' own brands or private labels for the retailers? After all, if consumers are happy with commercial 'national' brands then retailers can make money. "They exist because supermarkets are trying to build their supermarket values and their own relationship with their customers," says Richard Hall, chairman and founder of international food and drink consultants Zenith International.
July/August Management Briefing - The Private-Label Drinks Market - Part I
Private-label drinks sales make major progress Private-label drinks sales in supermarkets worldwide are no longer the poor relation of commercial 'national' brands - cheap drinks for consumers caring little about taste and brand image. A good place to examine this trend is the US, whose private-label offerings have often lagged behind those in Europe.
FRANCE: Burgundy wine body ups advertising spend
Burgundy's wine trade body has increased its marketing spend as it looks to capitalise on a return to growth in key export markets.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
The top ten stories published on just-drinks this week:
GLOBAL: 'Local' wine, spirit firms reap downturn dividends - research
The economic downturn has proved beneficial for wine and spirits producers in their domestic markets, as consumers have moved towards safer, local choices, according to recent research.
US: Wine prices face long road to recovery - Research
Oversupply on the global wine market and discounting by retailers threaten to derail positive signs in the US wine sector, according to investment banking group Rabobank.
GEORGIA: EU, Georgia agree wine deal
The EU has agreed to recognise the unique status of 18 Georgian wine names in return for Georgia respecting the protected status of famous European wines, from Champagne to Chianti.
Product Launch - UK: Viña Ventisquero's Three Lagoons Carménère 2008
Viña Ventisquero's Three Lagoons Carménère 2008
FRANCE: LVMH sales regain fizz in H1
Champagne and Cognac sales at Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) have rebounded from declines in 2009 to rise by more than a third in the first half of 2010, the firm has announced.
US: Recession hangover hits alcohol M&A deals - figures
Alcoholic drinks firms in the US have been reluctant to acquire new businesses in the last 18 months and activity has lagged behind other sectors, such as soft drinks, new figures show.
UK: Government opens consultations on alcohol sales
The UK Government has officially launched consultations on its plans to overhaul drinks licensing laws and ban below-cost sales of alcohol.
UK: Gov't to strip back public information campaigns
Drinks companies are set to exert greater influence on public information campaigns in the UK after the Government's Central Office of Information has said it will cut jobs and focus only on essential work.
US: Fortune Brands declares dividend
Fortune Brands has declared a regular dividend of US$0.19 per share on its common stock.
GLOBAL: Pernod Ricard confirms business reshuffle
Pernod Ricard has confirmed the creation of a premium wines business division, while the drinks giant's managing director for distribution is to step down.
US: Beam Global Spirits & Wine goes with RNDC in Indiana
Beam Global Spirits & Wine has plumped for Republic National Distributing Co (RNDC) to distribute its products in the state of Indiana, after RNDC acquired Beam's partner in the US state, National Wine & Spirits, back in March.
FRANCE: Vranken-Pommery Monopole toasts H1 Champagne rebound
Vranken-Pommery Monopole has hailed a resurgence in consumer demand for Champagne after reporting a rebound in sales for its fiscal half-year.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
The top ten stories published on just-drinks this week:
BULGARIA: JF Hillebrand targets wine with Bora Shipping buy
Global wine and spirits logistics firm JF Hillebrand has acquired Bora Shipping in Bulgaria.
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OPENING TIMES

Tues 18th May
9.30 - 18.00
Weds 19th May
9.30 - 18.00
Thurs 20th May
9.30 - 17.00

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