The story of Hasher Family Wines’ viticultural odyssey

Frederik Herten and Céline Haspeslagh took a bold move in 2021, moving their family from Belgium to South Africa. Yet, in just four years, Hasher Family Wines has moved from continental relocation to global recognition. The family, including...

Hard-hit industries say they are 'not a bargaining chip' and issue call for action

If the strike were to end today, it would take months to clear the distribution backlog, says coalition. Representatives of restaurant, wine, liquor and cannabis industries raised their voices in union Friday, calling for immediate action to end...

Pasqua Wines purchases Bond Girl’s Sicily winery

Pasqua Wines has acquired Bond Girl and actress Carole Bouquet’s Pantelleria estate, home to the ultra-rare Sangue d’Oro. “We want to breathe new life into this land,” CEO Riccardo Pasqua told db. The development comes during Pasqua’s centenary...

Surprised by opposition to liquor store

The man proposing to build a Super Liquor in Hāwea says he is surprised about the pushback his plans have received. Glen Christiansen said it was only a matter of time before the township got its first liquor store. The Cromwell resident, who owns...

Chris Lucas launches Collective Foundation to support local hospitality sector

Chris Lucas has launched Collective Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation aimed at supporting the long term, sustainable future of Australia’s hospitality sector. Lucas has played a pivotal in the country’s dining scene for 30 years. The...

67 Pall Mall reveals the changing face of fine wine demand

67 Pall Mall has unveiled a report for its tenth anniversary outlining the shifting tastes, spending patterns and behaviours of fine wine drinkers, which reveals both a widening repertoire as well great loyalty to fine wine’s top regions. The...

California winemaker calls ‘enchanting chaos of harvest’ one of highlights of his job

Napa Valley’s Mayacamas Vineyards is introducing its new 2023 Chardonnay alongside a re-release of its acclaimed 2013 Chardonnay. In addition, the storied California producer is debuting its 2022 Merlot, paired with a re-release of its 2012...

India’s F&B Sector Readies Rs 9,000 Crore…

New Delhi, Oct 17 (KNN) India’s food and beverage (F&B) sector is gearing up for a massive initial public offering (IPO) wave worth nearly Rs 9,000 crore, as multiple companies prepare to tap the capital markets amid growing consumer demand and...

UK among Europe’s most expensive countries to buy wine

New data shows that British wine drinkers pay well above the European average for a mid-range bottle, with prices highest in England and lowest in Wales. UK ranks seventh for wine prices across Europe Wine lovers in the UK are paying some of the...

A deportation crackdown sows fear across the restaurant industry

An estimated 350,000 have been deported or detained in the first seven months of the Trump Administration. | Photo courtesy of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Earlier this year, a former worker came to Toni Torres, co-owner of the bakery...

New product releases: From swicy ice cream to pistachio drinks

Feeling spooky or festive yet? You may well be after scrolling through our latest round-up of new product releases – which features snowflake-shaped butter, pumpkin-spiced kefir, and spicy cheese and ice cream. Here are some of the standout dairy...

Mac Macpherson: ‘They weren’t happy at all’ - the ridiculous backlash to a $695 bottle of wine

It’s generally acknowledged that $695 makes Lorenzo the most expensive bottle of wine ever released by a New Zealand producer, and a number of the people in the wine trade I spoke with weren’t happy that Ollie and Rebecca had gone out on such a...

Sanjeev Kumar’s niece Jigna Shah reveals, 'All his friends vanished when he quit drinking post-surgery'

Bollywood icon Sanjeev Kumar entered films in his 20s and quickly became one of the most respected actors of his era. Known for his versatility, he chose meaningful, character-driven roles over glamour or action. Off-screen, Sanjeev loved food and...

English winemakers hope for export boost

WEST CHILTINGTON, England/OSLO ― English winemakers are betting that surging exports can sustain their once novelty product after domestic sales growth slowed, hoping for a boost from Britain's warmest summer on record this year as climate change...

Nigeria’s Health Sector Records Progress Under Economic Reforms – Uzoka-Anite

News Investigators/ The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, says Nigeria’s health sector is witnessing remarkable progress as the Federal Government’s macroeconomic reforms continue to yield tangible results. Mrs Uzoka-Anite made...

MNU-FHTS, Bestbuy Maldives sign MoU to strengthen hospitality education in Maldives

The Maldives National University – Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (MNU-FHTS) and Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academic collaboration and advance hospitality...

Boston Beer at a crossroads

Like the wine industry, has the beer sector definitively entered a phase of structural decline? All the major brewers are facing sharp falls in volume, which they are compensating - as far as they can - with price increases and generally...

Portland restaurant offers ‘free beer for frogs’ this weekend amidst No Kings protests

Protestors have been taking to the streets to rail against the Trump administration, with many donning inflatable animal costumes. However, residents are divided over a local Portland restaurant giving free beers to activists dressed as frogs,...

The truth about wine sediment — and why it’s nothing to fear

If you’re like me, you love a good glass of wine — whether it’s a casual but delicious grocery store bottle you’re sipping while making dinner for the kids, or a bottle you’ve been saving for a special occasion. But have you ever popped open a...

B.C. gov’t, public sector union entering non-binding talks

After seven weeks of strike action, B.C. public sector workers say the union and the provincial government will enter mediated talks as soon as possible. The union announced Friday that its bargaining committee has agreed to non-binding talks with...