Spirit Trade Association

London re-established as gin capital of the UK

09-Nov-2017 By James Beeson

London is now home to 24 gin distilleries - more than existed in the whole of the England in 2010 – according to new statistics revealed by the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).

EU Referendum

Cameron: 'a stronger alcohol industry lies within the EU'

24-Mar-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Britain's alcohol industry will be safer and stronger if the UK votes to stay in the European Union (EU), Prime Minister David Cameron has promised ahead of the referendum later this year.

Research

Consumers returning to pubs but home drinking still most popular

27-Mar-2015 By Mike Berry

Almost two thirds of consumers have drunk at a pub or bar in the last month, compared to almost 8 in 10 that have drunk at home, new figures have revealed.

WSTA chief urges pubs to grasp spirits opportunity

23-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

Spirits are part of the answer to a vibrant and profitable on-trade, yet many pubs are missing out on their potential, according to Miles Beale, chief executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).

Whisky the winner as beer sales slide in 2014

20-Jun-2014 By James Wallin

Sales of malt whisky and sparkling wine have boomed in the pub sector over the last year while beer sales saw a dip.

Major industry conference to focus on new laws

24-Jan-2011 By James Wilmore

A major industry conference looking at the licensing regime shake-up and how the trade can work with the authorities is set to take place in London...

WSTA to expand spirits role

17-Dec-2010 By Ewan Turney

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association will expand its role on behalf of the spirits sector in the New Year.

One in three plan to drink out less

15-Sep-2010 By John Harrington

One in three people plan to cut back on drinking away from home — and nearly half say they'll eat out less — in the next 12 months. That's...

WSTA: duty plus VAT is right definition of below cost

08-Sep-2010 By Ewan Turney

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association has told the Government the only sensible definition of below cost is duty plus VAT. The WSTA used the...

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 and cider trade bodies to strengthen links

27-Oct-2009 By Ewan Turney

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is to provide management services to the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM).

Wine is most popular drink in UK

11-May-2009 By Ewan Turney

One in three Britons who drink alcohol prefer wine to beer, according to a new survey by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA). The survey...

Pub-goers choosing cheaper wine

31-Oct-2008

Pub-goers are choosing cheaper wines in the economic downturn, according to new research from the Wines and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).The Wine...

WSTA hits back at mis-labelling of wine claims

16-Sep-2008 By Ewan Turney

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has hit back against claims that wine is mis-labelled and full of artificial flavourings and additives to mimic the tatste of grapes.

Scots concerned by planned alcohol laws

04-Aug-2008 By Matt Eley Matt

One in five people north of the border would travel to England to buy alcohol if the Scottish government introduces tough new laws to tackle alcohol...

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...

Poor harvests 'push price of wine up 10 per cent'

28-Jan-2008

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association says that poor grape harvests and increasing prices for raw ingredients are to blame for the looming price...

Mixed news for Wine & Spirit group

21-Mar-2007

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association welcomes spirit duty freeze but says it is shocked by sparkling wine increase

Trade leader calls for a united industry front on social responsibility

10-Oct-2006

Christopher Carson, chairman of the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), has called for a united industry front on social...