UK Prime Minister Theresa May has welcomed Hush Heath's trade deal with Canada following news that its sparkling wine has achieved a listing with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO.)
Exports of UK alcohol saw strong growth in the first half of 2017, with whisky and beer still topping the list of the nation's biggest exports, according to the latest HMRC stats.
Exports of Cognac continued to rise for the third year running, reaching record levels for both volume and value, the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac has reported.
Exports of French wine and spirits have risen by 12% to €6 billion in the first six months of the year, driven by a rebound in wine sales and the continued strong performance of Cognac, the Fédération des Exportateurs de Vins & Spiritueux has revealed.
