Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Global wine consumption rises according to Vinexpo

Published: 18 January, 2013

Global wine consumption has risen despite the global economic crisis, according to Vinexpo chief executive Robert Beynat.

Vinexpo gears up for 2013 wine and spirits exhibition

Published: 08 January, 2013

Vinexpo has begun its six-month countdown to its 2013 wine and spirits exhibition, which will take place in Bordeaux from June 16-20.

Vinexpo 2013 to take place from June 16-20

Published: 19 November, 2012

Vinexpo has confirmed that its 17th trade show will be held from June 16 to 20, 2013, at Bordeaux's Lake Exhibition Centre.

Vinexpo unveils new logo

Published: 25 June, 2012

Vinexpo has adopted a new logo and graphic identity that aims to highlight its international presence, innovation and dynamism.

Vinexpo Asia-Pacific announces record attendance

Published: 12 June, 2012

The fifth Vinexpo Asia-Pacific, held in Hong Kong, has announced it's final visitors figures as 25% up on last year.

Number of wine importers to China skyrockets

Published: 29 May, 2012

Vinexpo Asia-Pacific to is to give centre stage to the Chinese wine market after a Rabobank report revealed the number of importers has grown by around 73% in one year.

New Vinisud president to launch event in Shanghai

Published: 28 May, 2012

The newly elected president of Vinisud, Fabrice Rieu, is to launch a Shanghai Vinisud in 2013, to alternate with the French event in Montpellier.

China leapfrogs UK in world wine league

Published: 13 January, 2012

China has overtaken the UK to become the world's fifth biggest consumer of wine.

UK wine consumption to fall 4% by 2015, says Vinexpo

Published: 11 January, 2012

UK wine consumption will drop between 2011 and 2015 as consumers "drink better and less", according to new figures released by Vinexpo.

Fine & Rare celebrates an "excellent" 2010 en primeur campaign

Published: 20 July, 2011

The 2010 Bordeaux en primeur campaign was a "massive success" providing brokers were able to pick the best value wines, according to Fine & Rare Wines.

Vinexpo 2011: An independent merchant's view

Published: 27 June, 2011

Karl Walton, the manager of Hennings Wine Merchants in Petworth, West Sussex gives his views of his trip to Vinexpo

Kleine Zalze looks to spread its appeal to independents and on-trade

Published: 24 June, 2011

South African producer Kleine Zalze is looking to widen its range to appeal more to independent wine merchants and restaurants.

The plus £8 wine category is here to stay, says Dedicated Wines' Edward Squires

Published: 24 June, 2011

Higher wine prices can be sustained in the UK as consumers grow to accept them and buyers recognise the higher margins that can be made for all in the supply chain, according to Edward Squires, co-founder of Dedicated Wines.

Vinexpo news - varietal wines find favour in UK

Published: 23 June, 2011

Varietal wines are perceived as the "most dynamic sector" in the UK drink's market, according to findings revealed at Vinexpo in Sopexa's 2011 Wine Trade Monitor.

Vinexpo - visitor numbers up on 2009

Published: 23 June, 2011

Early indication of final visitor numbers to Vinexpo 2011 show a rise of 3% on 2009, suggesting that around 48,000 wine and spirits professionals attended the exhibition.

Producers can only compete below £5 with low-alcohol wines, says Origin Wine's Bernard Fontannaz

Published: 23 June, 2011

Low-alcohol wines will be the only way producers will be able to compete in the sub £5 category in the UK in the future, according to Bernard Fontannaz, chief executive of Origin Wine.

Origin Wine launches premium Fairtade wine as part of new launches at Vinexpo

Published: 23 June, 2011

Origin Wines is set to introduce three new ranges in to the UK and international wine markets covering low alcohol, organic, Fairtrade and premium wines.

Vinexpo - US finds UK market a 'tough nut to crack'

Published: 22 June, 2011

US producers are finding the UK market a 'tough nut to crack' due to production costs, and a more rigorous UK pricing structure, according to US producers and exporters at Vinexpo.

Lurton looks to new opportunities in France

Published: 22 June, 2011

Francois Lurton has his eye on vineyard acquisitions in the Languedoc-Roussillon in a bid to develop his white Grenache offering.

UK is no longer number one wine market, says Mentzendorff's Andrew Hawes

Published: 22 June, 2011

The UK wine trade needs to come to terms with the fact it is no longer the number one market for many international wine producers, according to Andrew Hawes, managing director for Mentzendorff.