Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Flagstone head says South Africa is not New World': LIWF 2008

Published: 23 July, 2008

Bruce Jack, the head of Flagstone Winery, has stated he does not consider the South African wine industry to fit within the New World' bracket.

UK gets greener with bulk and lightweighting: LIWF 2008

Published: 23 July, 2008

The UK wine industry has cut its carbon emission by 28,000 tonnes per year by increasing its bulk importing and using lighter bottles, according to a new report to be presented today.

Stand-off ahead of closures debate: LIWF 2008

Published: 23 July, 2008

Closure producers will go head to head today, debating consistency over the lifetime of a closure and whether taint caused by faulty closures is still a problem for the wine trade.

Sovio returns to UK: LIWF 2008

Published: 23 July, 2008

Sovio's winemaker, the semi-sparkling product banned by the Food Standards Agency last year for using spinning-cone technology, will launch four new ranges of low-alcohol wine in the UK at the London International Wine Fair.

Darlington Wines bought by Champagne Indage

Published: 23 July, 2008

India's oldest winemaking company Champagne Indage Limited (CIL) has bought the assets for UK firm Darlington Wines.

WSTA launches Responsible Drinkers Alliance

Published: 23 July, 2008

Jeremy Beadles, chief executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), has announced the launch of a new website designed to give consumers a say in tackling alcohol-related harm.

IWSC pairs with TastingBuddy for LIWF

Published: 23 July, 2008

Visitors to this year's London International Wine Fair (LIWF) will be able to easily pick out award-winners from the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).

Robert Mondavi dies aged 94

Published: 23 July, 2008

Robert Mondavi, the highly respected and pioneering Napa Valley Vintner, has died aged 94.

Argentina reports strong growth

Published: 23 July, 2008

Sales of Argentine wine in the UK has increased more than 13% by volume and 16% by value in the past 12 months, according to the latest figures. But Wines of Argentina admits it will fail to reach its target of 3% UK market share by 2010.

Harpers.co.uk launches new photo gallery

Published: 23 July, 2008

Week in Pictures is now open for viewing.

Paragon rocked as second major director quits

Published: 23 July, 2008

Peter Williamson - known as "Slim" - is to follow Anthony Dee out of the door at London agent Paragon Vintners.

Extra business rates plan worries retailers

Published: 23 July, 2008

Retailers have expressed concerns over Government plans to give more powers to local authorities to raise additional taxes from businesses.

Ex Western Wines employee dies in car crash

Published: 23 July, 2008

Nicholas John Gretton, an ex-employee of Western Wines, has been killed in a car crash in Spain.

Sainsbury's poised to reveal strong figures

Published: 23 July, 2008

Sainsbury's is set for its thirteenth successive quarter of like-for-like growth, according to reports from the Sunday Telegraph.

Smirnoff is world's top wine and spirits brand

Published: 23 July, 2008

Smirnoff has topped the list for the best 100 wine and spirits brands in the world.

Constellation backs Banrock with 4m ad investment

Published: 23 July, 2008

Constellation has thrown its financial clout behind its eco-friendly Australian wine brand Banrock Station with a 4 million investment in a new advertising campaign.

Sainsbury's posts strong results

Published: 23 July, 2008

Sainsbury's has reported strong profits results for year trading up to March 22 2008.

WIRSPA hopes to make marque' at Distil

Published: 23 July, 2008

The West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers' Association (WIRSPA) is using this year's inaugural Distil exhibition to launch its new Authentic Caribbean Rum (ACR) marque to the UK trade.

Absolut Vodka launches TV campaign in UK: Video

Published: 23 July, 2008

Absolut Vodka has launched its first UK television advertising campaign.

Cockspur Rum investment sees label facelift

Published: 23 July, 2008

Cockspur Fine Rum has updated its bottle label for the first time in over two decades as it brings the European brand in line with the North American market.