Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Campari launches limited edition art label

Published: 04 October, 2016

Campari has unveiled the latest version of its annual Art Labels.

M Restaurants: Creating a community of investors

Published: 04 October, 2016

M Restaurants set Twitter alight yesterday as its crowd funding campaign to raise funds for a new Twickenham restaurant took off on social media.

British Gin exports to the US rises by 553% in a decade

Published: 03 October, 2016

British Gin accounts for a quarter of all UK spirits exported to the USA, according to figures released today.

WSTA Part 1: How technology and innovation may shape the future

Published: 30 September, 2016

Innovation and technology, as we all know, has drastically changed business, primarily changing the ways we connect with our consumers and understand their needs. The pressure has never been higher on business leaders to innovate continuously and to do so quickly.

Top ten future cocktail trends

Published: 30 September, 2016

Cocktail culture is becoming an increasingly global phenomenon, with forecasts showing that by 2020, there will be 400 million new consumers drinking luxury spirits (Future Labs Luxury Report 2015).

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 30 September, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Tequila leaders Jose Cuervo files for IPO

Published: 29 September, 2016

The world's largest tequila producer, which has been family owned and run by direct descendants of the actual Jose Cuervo since the 18^th century, is filing for an initial public offering.

10th annual Cognac auction raises record amount for charity

Published: 29 September, 2016

The 10th edition of charity auction of high-end cognacs raised a record amount for Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil, an organisation which has helped underprivileged young people and vulnerable families for 150 years.

COPY: The Drinks Wholesaler: A little of what they like

Published: 28 September, 2016

Welcome to our autumn issue of Drinks Wholesaler, which is packed with the usual medley of analysis, insights, viewpoints and features, plus original research into the wine market, commissioned and shared by Crown Cellars, appearing for the first time here.

William Grant & Sons reports record profits

Published: 27 September, 2016

William Grant & Sons premium spirit business reported an 8.9% increase in profits after tax hitting record high of £147.4m.

London Cocktail Week top picks

Published: 23 September, 2016

One of the biggest events on the London drinks calendar returns to the capital next month.

Sipsmith launches quarterly subscription service

Published: 22 September, 2016

Artisanal gin company Sipsmith has launched a quarterly subscription service for consumers following a successful trial.

New Diageo president for merged US and Canada spirits business

Published: 22 September, 2016

Smirnoff producer Diageo has named a new chairman for its North American and Canadian spirits businesses, uniting the two territories.

The Drinks Wholesaler: A little of what they like

Published: 21 September, 2016

Tesco on top as UK supermarkets fight back

Published: 21 September, 2016

For the first time in at least two years, the UK's leading supermarkets experienced two consecutive months of growth in both money taken at the till and volume of goods sold.

Training with the WSET: Climbing the education ladder

Published: 20 September, 2016

As most people in the trade will tell you, learning about wines and spirits is the Mastermind specialist subject you never stop prepping for.

Insights: Vodka's back and going premium

Published: 20 September, 2016

Vodka may have hung on to its crown in recent years, but the gin renaissance certainly tempted a few of its followers. But make no mistake: vodka is back and its returning to form with a more premium offer

Edinburgh Gin purchased by Ian Macleod Distillers

Published: 15 September, 2016

Spencerfield Spirit Company and owner of the Edinburgh Gin brand has been acquired by Ian Macleod Distillers for an undisclosed sum.

Clegg addresses "denial and disbelief" at Brexit Ipsos Mori debate

Published: 14 September, 2016

Brexit was at the heart of informative discussions at two leading institutions in London yesterday, at the WSTA's annual conference and Ipsos Mori's panel discussion featuring former Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg.

Dan Jago takes over as chairman as WSTA outlines Brexit strategy

Published: 14 September, 2016

Berry Bros. & Rudd MD Dan Jago will lead the WSTA through a tumultuous period in British politics and history and the association prepares to make Brexit its focus over the next two years.