Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Harpers Awards 2013 winners

Published: 21 May, 2013

The Harpers Awards 2013 took place in London last night and saw the great and the good of the trade turn out to celebrate the industry's successes of the past year.

Shippers need to convince trade of bulk wine benefits

Published: 20 May, 2013

Companies offering bulk wine transport services must work harder if they are to win over the wine trade.

Research reveals UK consumers still feeling economic gloom

Published: 20 May, 2013

UK consumers remain gloomy over the economy's impact on their personal finances, new research has revealed.

Westons launches Rosie's Pig cider into UK on-trade

Published: 20 May, 2013

Westons has announced it will release Rosie's Pig Cloudy Cider into the UK on-trade next month.

New whisky distillery planned for Lake District

Published: 20 May, 2013

A new whisky distillery is set to open in the heart of the Lake District and will be the first in the region for more than...

Nicolas Feuillatte announces best ever results

Published: 17 May, 2013

The rise and rise of Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte shows no sign of abating, according to figures announced today.

Morrisons to fast track its online offer with Ocado link up

Published: 17 May, 2013

Morrisons is looking to fast track its move in to online grocery shopping with a deal that will see Ocado, that currently provides Waitrose with much of its online offer, offer a similar service to Morrisons.

Last call to register for the California Summit

Published: 17 May, 2013

Delegates at Harpers' California Summit on June 4 will be able to get exclusive insights into how the big Californian wine brands are promoting their products, thanks to analysis of promotional activity by brand-tracking specialists Brand View.

New Winery Exchange chief rises to the challenge

Published: 16 May, 2013

“Get on with it and stop moaning” is the message from Winery Exchange’s new managing director, to the UK trade.

Chase to make biodynamic wine and vermouth in Provence

Published: 16 May, 2013

Potato farmer Will Chase, who sold his £30 million Tyrrells Crisps empire in 2010 to make potato vodka, has added a vineyard in Provence to his drinks portfolio.

Record harvest for South Africa

Published: 15 May, 2013

South Africa is expecting a record harvest.

Ottolenghi partners RAW wine fair

Published: 15 May, 2013

Chef Yotam Ottolenghi has partnered with artisan wine fair RAW, which takes place from May 19-20.

Bibendum signs Brazil deal

Published: 15 May, 2013

Bibendum has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Brazilian wine producer Miolo.

Tesco invites suppliers to pitch for listings at next week's LIWF

Published: 14 May, 2013

Tesco's wine team will again give suppliers the chance to pitch their business for potential listings at next week's London International Wine Fair (LIWF).

Diageo launches commemorative tequila

Published: 14 May, 2013

Diageo has launched Tequila Don Julio 1942, which will be available in high-end bars, restaurants and spirits retailers in the UK through Coe Vintners, and has an rrp of £115.