Wine And Spirit Trade Association

WSTA: 'It’s not too late for Gov to scrap crippling duty hikes'

28-Jun-2023 By Rebecca Weller

SMEs will be “most at risk” when “crippling” duty hikes come into force next month, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has stated.

Alcohol Duty Review evidence call welcomed by trade

02-Oct-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government’s launch of the Alcohol Duty Review call for evidence has been welcomed by trade bodies.

Sparkling wine

Pub fizz sales put in sparkling performance

11-Mar-2016 By Mike Berry

On-trade sales of sparkling wine have rocketed over the past year, according to new figures.

James Wilmore: Will the late-night levy become a legal battleground?

06-Dec-2010

So, who will be the winners and losers now the licensing overhaul juggernaut is up and rolling? Well, one thing's for sure, licensing lawyers will...

Sales of rosé soar in pubs

13-Jul-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Rosé wine has continued to grow in popularity with sales in pubs and bars increasing by 20 per cent over the last year. The figures from the Wine...

WSTA: enough is enough on alcohol tax

16-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney

Enough is enough on alcohol duty — that's the warning from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) as the Budget edges ever closer.

Wine drinkers rein in spending

31-Oct-2008 By Ewan Turney

Consumers are cutting back on wine as the credit crunch begins to bite — pubs have seen a drop in those paying £12 or more for a bottle.

Six out of 10 wine fans drink rosé

26-Aug-2008 By Matt Eley Matt

The popularity of rosé has soared so much over the last three years that it is now drunk by 60 per cent of regular wine drinkers. Research by the...

Study highlights huge potential for wine in pubs

12-May-2008

Licensees are failing to maximise wine sales, according to research from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).The trade body said that there...

Smoke ban creates opportunity for wine

09-May-2008

A survey of wine lists at venues across the UK has shown that many are not giving customers enough choice. A poll of 500 sites by CGA, on behalf of...