Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

UK Government to review 24-hour drinking laws

Published: 23 July, 2008

The Home Office said it will "evaluate the impact" of the 24-hour licensing laws brought in at the end of 2005.

IWSC announces Stateside award-winners

Published: 23 July, 2008

The gold medal winners from the USA and Canada at this year's International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) have been announced.

Government defends 24-hour drinking laws

Published: 23 July, 2008

The UK Government has been forced to defend 24-hour drinking laws after its own figures show a rise in late-night violence.

WaverleyTBS goes back home after Buncefield explosion

Published: 23 July, 2008

WaverleyTBS has moved back to Punchbowl Park next door to the ill-fated Buncefield Fuel Depot that exploded in December 2005.

US winery bids for Evans & Tate

Published: 23 July, 2008

The US arm of Yarraman Winery is to make a bid for Western Australian wine company Evans & Tate.

Older people should not drink alcohol

Published: 23 July, 2008

Older people should have guidelines to help them protect their health, experts have said.

Bill launched to tackle alcohol pricing and labelling

Published: 23 July, 2008

A group of cross-party MPs are calling for tougher legislation to curb the sale of cheap booze.

Government under fire to raise alcohol tax

Published: 23 July, 2008

The UK government is being urged to raise alcohol taxes and clampdown on supermarkets selling cheap drinks to young people in a bid to curb Britain's binge drinking culture.

Champagne Ambassador prize down to final three

Published: 23 July, 2008

The three UK finalists for the third Champagne Ambassador's Award have been named. They are Tom Forrest, Michelle Cherutti-Kowal, and Sarah Abbott.

Morrisons hit by the weather

Published: 23 July, 2008

Morrisons is the latest retailer to announce sales have been affected by the weather.

Campari goes X-Rated

Published: 23 July, 2008

Italian drinks producer Gruppo Campari has acquired X-Rated liqueur and vodka brands for $40m (19.52m).

MPs call for lower drink drive limit for young people

Published: 23 July, 2008

MPs in the UK are calling for young drivers to be banned from drinking any alcohol before driving.

Rhne still out in front

Published: 23 July, 2008

Ctes du Rhne is still the top-selling French AOC in the UK, according to latest statistics.

McGuigan signs distribution deal with Groupe LFE

Published: 23 July, 2008

Australian wine producer McGuigan Simeon Wines has confirmed a new strategic partnership with Holland's second largest wine importer/distributor, Groupe LFE.

Fine Gael calls for total ban on drinks advertising

Published: 23 July, 2008

The United Ireland party, Fine Gael wants a ban on drinks advertising because it is worsening alcohol problems, and is costing the country nearly 3billion a year.