The Wine Society CEO takes a seat at the WSTA Board
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has welcomed Steve Finlan, CEO of The Wine Society and highly experienced retailer, to its Board. Steve has joined the WSTA Executive Board […]
Rosé provides a ray of sunshine for the beleaguered Wine sector
Rosé wine sales are booming and it’s no longer just a summer sup, according to the latest data from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association’s latest Market Report. The popular […]
WSTA appoints M&S, Head of Beers Wines and Spirits, as new Chair
The Board of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association has announced a new Chair – Caroline Thompson-Hill, Head of Beers, Wines and Spirits at Marks & Spencer. Caroline, who is […]
The Wine and Sprit Trade Association shines a spotlight on the trade
A new brochure designed to highlight the economic importance and complexity of the UK’s wine and spirit trade has been published today. The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) […]
WSTA welcomes four new faces, bringing a wealth of experience, to its Board
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has welcomed four new members to its Executive Board, bringing with them over 130 years’ experience in the drinks trade. This week the quartet […]
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association boosts its Executive Board with a trio of industry experts
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has welcomed three new Board members, chosen for their different business expertise and perspectives. Joining the WSTA Executive Board last week were a […]
CAP reaches 300 milestone with the launch of three new partnerships in Merseyside
New projects to tackle underage drinking have been launched in Merseyside, with the opening of three new Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) in Birkenhead, New Brighton and Wallasey. These three new […]
Sixth Annual Abridge Wine & Spirits Competition to be held in Dijon
BETHESDA, MD – 26 February 2025 – Abridge™ – a comprehensive online resource for alcohol beverage companies trading products internationally – is delighted to announce that its sixth annual Wine […]
The WSTA calls for a two-year freeze to alcohol duty to claw back desperately needed Treasury coffers
Wine and Spirit businesses are calling on the Government to freeze alcohol duty, for at least two years, to help towards plugging the black hole in the public finances. Alcohol […]
The WSTA welcomes Campari Group to a seat at the board
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has welcomed a new board member, adding another major global spirit brand to its Executive Board. Francesco Cruciani joined Campari Group in 2007 […]
The wine and spirit industry brings a major boost to the UK economy
A new report into the value of the UK’s wine and spirit industry, commissioned by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, has revealed that the trade contributed over £76 billion […]
The WSTA diversifies its board with four new members
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has welcomed four new board members, chosen for their different business expertise and perspectives. Earlier this year the WSTA – a not for […]