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Diageo backs new gin flavour guide

Published: 08 June, 2018

Industry body The Gin Guild has proposed a new initiative to end consumer confusion over the flavour properties of different kinds of gin.

The week that was

Published: 08 June, 2018

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.

Marqués de la Concordia kicks off limited edition football partnership

Published: 08 June, 2018

On the back of World Cup fever, Marqués de la Concordia has announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with the country’s national team.

Gove pats Pernod Ricard on the back for green efforts

Published: 08 June, 2018

Pernod Ricard has had a pat on the back from UK environment secretary Michael Gove after 500 of its staff spent the day clearing rubbish from river banks and beaches across the UK.

Urban winery London Cru launches Spanish red

Published: 08 June, 2018

Urban winery London Cru has launched a new Spanish red, a Syrah made with grapes from Calatayud in the northeast of the country.

The IWC gears up for China launch

Published: 07 June, 2018

The International Wine Challenge (IWC), owned by William Reed, has announced it is launching the competition in China.

Ian Harris is presented with his MBE

Published: 07 June, 2018

Ian Harris, chief executive of the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET), has been presented with his MBE.

FMV adds Rafael Palacios to its Spanish portfolio

Published: 07 June, 2018

Field, Morris & Verdin (FMV), the in-house UK trade arm of Berry Bros & Rudd (BB&R), has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Galician producer Rafael Palacios.

Harpers Design Awards 2018 open for entries

Published: 07 June, 2018

Entries are now open for the Harpers Design Awards, an annual celebration of the best branding and packaging design the drinks industry has to offer.

Exports of Crémant de Loire wine to the UK soar

Published: 06 June, 2018

Exports of Crémant de Loire wine to the UK rose 34.2% in volume in 2017 to 4,255 hl, according to data released by InterLoire - the association for Loire Valley wines.

London’s urban wine boom gathers pace

Published: 06 June, 2018

The capital’s nascent urban winemaking scene is continuing to develop with the release of a Battersea winemaker’s first wine and the launch of a crowdfunding campaign to develop a new winery in southeast London.

Bodegas Beronia kicks off summer-long foodie campaign

Published: 06 June, 2018

Foodies of both sexes are being called on to don fake moustaches and caps as part of a summer long campaign for the Beronia brand of Rioja wine.

All Bar One turns focus on sustainability

Published: 06 June, 2018

All Bar One has introduced its first collection of environmentally friendly wines as part of a new sustainability focus for the group.

Online retailer The Drinks Agency moves to tap demand for high end drinks

Published: 06 June, 2018

A new online premium drinks retailer is now fully operational as it bids to tap booming demand for high end wines and small batch spirits.

Cannabis ‘the big green elephant in the room’ for drinks sector claims report

Published: 05 June, 2018

The global alcoholic drinks industry is facing a moment of reckoning as cannabis laws across the world continue to be relaxed.

Alastair Pyatt returns to Jascots as head of buying

Published: 05 June, 2018

Jascots has appointed Alastair Pyatt to a newly created head of buying role.

Defra Brexit negotiator steps in as SWA industry director

Published: 05 June, 2018

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed a former top government Brexit negotiator as its new industry director.

Justerini & Brooks adds first Austrian producer

Published: 05 June, 2018

Justerini & Brooks has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Austrian estate Muhr-Van der Niepoort.

Mirabeau en Provence appoints UK sales director

Published: 05 June, 2018

Mirabeau en Provence has appointed Peter Edwards to the role of sales director for the UK and Ireland.

González Byass gears up for vintage fino sherry launch

Published: 05 June, 2018

González Byass has unveiled plans to launch a new range of vintage fino sherries in the near future.

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