Italy

Shifting world wine trends

16-Feb-2018 By Nigel Huddleston

The winds of change are blowing through the world of wines as factors ranging from currency fluctuations to weather-impacted harvest levels cause both suppliers and consumers to look beyond stereotypical options to new markets and styles.

AB InBev snaps up another craft brewer

26-Apr-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

AB InBev has snapped up an Italian craft beer brand days after agreeing to rid itself of a mainstream premium Italian lager in a deal with Asahi last week.

Tom Palmer: Another victory down to character

15-Feb-2012

We certainly won’t have been handed too many laurel wreaths to us for our performance in Rome on Saturday but we eventually prevailed against a stubborn Italian side who, it must be remembered, defeated World Cup finalists France in last year’s RBS 6...

Edinburgh 'profiteering' from pub street permits

26-May-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Edinburgh Council has been accused of "profiteering" after collecting more than £220,000 in charges from pubs for outside tables.

Tilda launches Taste of Italy promo

17-May-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Tilda Foodservice has launched a Taste of Italy promotion where customers can win wine, a one-to-one risotto workshop and a visit to Italy. All...

EU urged to protect pubs and brewing heritage

08-May-2009 By Ewan Turney

The European Union (EU) has been urged to protect Europe's brewing heritage and support its well-run pubs and bars.

Pub lays on free curry for theatre-goers

21-Jan-2009 By James Wilmore

An enterprising licensee is laying on free curry for hungry theatre-goers as part of a trip to see the world premiere of a new comedy. Paul Hedley,...

'Researchers question health benefits after metal found in wines'

30-Oct-2008

The health benefits of a regular tipple have been thrown into doubt after the discovery of widespread metal contamination in common table wines....

World Cup revenge for France?

12-Jun-2008 By Helen Bendell helen.bendell@william-reed.co.uk

With the final phase of the group games taking place this week, we also have the most tantalising clash so far. Italy won the 2006 World Cup, beating...

MP confirms EU's pint glass crown ban

27-Feb-2007

The traditional crown stamp on pint glasses is set to vanish, because of a European Union ruling, an MP has confirmed. From now on, only the European...

Emporio Peroni set to tease Sloane Street

24-Mar-2005

London's stylish Sloane Street has another Italian designer shop to match the likes of Giorgio Armani, Gucci and Versace ­ Peroni Nastro Azzurro...

US drinks giant snaps up Tuaca

08-Apr-2003

Tuaca, the Italian liqueur distributed by Brighton-based company Danes in the UK, has been acquired by US drinks giant Brown-Forman (B-F).In a deal...