Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Australia prepared to lose no 1 spot

Published: 23 July, 2008

Leading figures in Australia have claimed its position as the UK market leader by volume and volume is not sustainable and is detrimental to its wine industry

WSTA: Raising alcohol taxes will not solve problem drinking

Published: 23 July, 2008

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has published its Budget submission arguing that higher alcohol taxes are not the key to solving problem drinking in the UK.

Harpers TV interviews Angelo Gaja

Published: 23 July, 2008

Last week, Piedmontese winemaker Angelo Gaja conducted a master class seminar in London for armit.

Concha y Toro's net income doubles in 2007

Published: 23 July, 2008

Chile's largest wine producer Concha y Toro saw net income almost double in 2007.

Mason's stance on South African regionality

Published: 23 July, 2008

Jo Mason, UK market manager of Wines of South Africa, has moved to set out the country's position on wine regionality.

Nettlefold replaces Williams at Wine Industry Tasmania

Published: 23 July, 2008

Stuart Nettleford has taken over from Alison Williams as chief executive at Wine Industry Tasmania.

Own-label company to spend 5 million on UK brands

Published: 23 July, 2008

Major supemarket wine supplier ZGM is to spend up to 5 million on pushing its own brands in the UK.

SWA welcomes discussions on Thai duty rates

Published: 23 July, 2008

The Scottish Whisky Association (SWA) has welcomed EU calls for a re-evaluation of current duty rates on whisky in Thailand.

V&S interest to increase as Absolut profits jump

Published: 23 July, 2008

Interest surrounding the Swedish government's auction of Vin & Sprit (V&S) is set to increase following today's positive Absolut Vodka trading results.

SWVA launches new website

Published: 23 July, 2008

The South West Vineyards Association (SWVA) has launched its new website this week.

Like-for-like sales up over Christmas

Published: 23 July, 2008

Almost three quarters (73%) of UK retailers saw like-for-like sales up over Christmas with online purchases showing particularly strong gains.

Tesco sees Argentine wine sales jump

Published: 23 July, 2008

Tesco has registered the highest selling Argentine wine in a new UK survey of most bought brands.

Alcohol in Moderation conference approaches

Published: 23 July, 2008

Alcohol in Moderation (AIM), the responsible drinking organisation, will host its forum event on Thursday March 13 2008.

Sainsbury's wine buyer takes on director role

Published: 23 July, 2008

Amanda Heffer, wine and spirits buyer at Sainsbury's, has taken on the role of business unit director.

UV alcohol labelling meets scepticism

Published: 23 July, 2008

NRFN, an independent retailers' association, has questioned the effectiveness of a pilot scheme to mark alcohol with ultra-violet labels to combat under-age drinking.

Languedoc raises organic wine game

Published: 23 July, 2008

The Languedoc-Roussillon region of France aims to become the country's leading region in organic wine production.

Australian wine production down as demand rises

Published: 23 July, 2008

Last year saw mixed results for the Australian wine industry as production dropped while sales increased, new figures show.

Pernod Ricard submits first offer for Vin & Sprit's Absolut

Published: 23 July, 2008

Bidding has begun for Sweden's state-owned Vin & Sprit AB, the owner of Absolut vodka, and Pernod Ricard has submitted a nonbinding offer at the end of the first round, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

Butch Cassidy releases Newman's Own wines

Published: 23 July, 2008

Paul Newman, of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid fame, has launched a Newman's Own wine range.

Bill Baker dies

Published: 23 July, 2008

Bill Baker has passed away in his sleep, aged 53. The popular co-owner of Reid Wines died at his house in Rock, Cornwall, with his wife in attendance.