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Why the UK's Best Bars Will Win Through People, Not Products

24/07/2026 As operators face rising costs, changing consumer expectations and a talent shortage, UK Bartenders' Guild President Claudia Carozzi believes the industry's greatest opportunity isn't behind the bottle. It's behind the bar.

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Tap Wine Reimagined: Why More Fine Wines Are Going On Draft

22/07/2026 From fine dining to gastropubs, wine on tap is shifting perceptions, cutting costs, and modernising service across the hospitality settings.

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Michele Orbolato On Crafting Profitable Wine Programs Across Los Mochis Locations

22/07/2026 Head Sommelier of Thesleff Group shares insights on multi-site wine curation and overcoming sourcing challenges

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Wine Buying Beyond The Bottle With Mike Best MW

04/09/2026 From wine lists to buyer expectations, Mike Best MW explores what matters most in building stronger, more profitable on-trade programmes.

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What It Really Takes to Become a Master Sommelier: Christopher Delalonde MS on Mindset to Succeed

25/08/2026 The UK Sommelier of the Year and Master Sommelier shares the discipline behind the qualification, the importance of tasting with purpose and why hospitality—not knowledge alone—remains the foundation of the profession.

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Building A More Transparent And Efficient Global Wine Market Through Arvest

10/08/2026 Etienne Lefebvre explains how standardized, multi-source wine data is transforming purchasing, pricing, inventory management, and transparency across the global trade.

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Asia Spirits Ratings 2026

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London Beer Competition 2027

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International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show London 2027

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2027

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The New Reality of Selling to UK Venues

21/04/2026 Selling to Bars, Pubs & Restaurants in the UK Has Changed — And Most Brands Haven’t Caught Up

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When the Room Feels Quieter: How Bars and Restaurants Are Rethinking Growth in a Low-Footfall Era

21/04/2026 The bars and restaurants winning today are not the busiest, but the ones turning every guest into more value, more experience, and more return visits.

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What Inspired London’s Top Somms to Get Started

21/04/2026 Exploring the personal stories, defining moments, and inspirations that led London’s leading sommeliers into the world of wine

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Elusa Armagnac: Blending Tradition with Innovation in Every Sip

24/10/2024 Exploring Elusa's journey with Blanche Armagnac and future aspirations

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Wine Buying Beyond The Bottle With Mike Best MW

04/09/2026 From wine lists to buyer expectations, Mike Best MW explores what matters most in building stronger, more profitable on-trade programmes.

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What It Really Takes to Become a Master Sommelier: Christopher Delalonde MS on Mindset to Succeed

25/08/2026 The UK Sommelier of the Year and Master Sommelier shares the discipline behind the qualification, the importance of tasting with purpose and why hospitality—not knowledge alone—remains the foundation of the profession.

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Building A More Transparent And Efficient Global Wine Market Through Arvest

10/08/2026 Etienne Lefebvre explains how standardized, multi-source wine data is transforming purchasing, pricing, inventory management, and transparency across the global trade.