Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Pernod Ricard's Simon Thomas new Benevolent chair

Published: 10 January, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK's deputy managing director Simon Thomas has been appointed the new chairman of the Benevolent.

EU resolves White Zinfandel row

Published: 09 January, 2012

A dispute over the use of the term White Zinfandel in the European Union has been resolved.

Sainsbury's in sensible drinking push

Published: 06 January, 2012

Sainsbury's has teamed up with Drinkaware, Diageo and Heineken to push a new responsible drinking campaign in-store.

Brancott Estate unveils new look

Published: 04 January, 2012

New Zealand wine brand, Brancott Estate, is to unveil its final transition from Montana to Brancott Estate, with a contemporary new look and extensive re-packaging.

Fake Blossom Hill alert in Scotland

Published: 21 December, 2011

Fake Blossom Hill has been found on sale in Scotland.

Banrock Station announces £1m 'lighter drinking' campaign

Published: 08 December, 2011

Accolade Wines has announced a £1m marketing campaign for its Banrock Station Light brand in a bid to champion the lighter drinking category.

Penfolds gets its own managing director

Published: 07 December, 2011

Iconic wine brand Penfolds has appointed Gary Burnand as its managing director.

Scotch whisky exports at record high as new chairman announced

Published: 02 December, 2011

Scotch whisky exports reached a new high, bolstering the UK economy to the tune of £125 per second, as the Scotch Whisky Association unveiled Edrington's Ian Curle as its new chairman.

WSTA comms director appointed interim CEO

Published: 01 December, 2011

WSTA's communications director Gavin Partington has to step up to the role of interim chief executive as the hunt for Jeremy Beadles replacement continues.

Treasury targets top end with fine wine unit

Published: 28 November, 2011

Treasury Wine Estates has set up a fine wine business unit to better showcase its wines in the £15 plus category.

Reserve Brands Group launches off-trade gifting range

Published: 28 November, 2011

Reserve Brands Group, the division of Diageo dedicated to growing the premium spirits category, has launched a range of off-trade gifting options.

Future of National Wine Month uncertain

Published: 18 November, 2011

The future of National Wine Month hangs in the balance after WSET boss Ian Harris said he will no longer run it.

Lindeman's adds NZ Sauvignon Blanc to range

Published: 26 October, 2011

New World wine brand Lindeman's has added a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to its Winemaker's Discovery Range.

Currency and pricing strategy takes toll on Treasury Wine

Published: 25 October, 2011

Treasury Wine Estates - the company which owns the Penfolds, Lindemans and Wolf Blass brands - has blamed currency fluctuations for a decline in earnings in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

Casella's McPherson joins Rosemount team

Published: 14 September, 2011

Treasury Wine Estates has named Angus McPherson as the new managing director of Australian wine brand Rosemount.

Treasury Wine Estates posts net profit of AUS$64m

Published: 22 August, 2011

Treasury Wine Estates, which owns Penfolds, Lindeman's and Wolf Blass, has posted net profits of AUS$64.1 million as the volume of wine sales fell by 6.6%.

More drinks firms pledge to reduce environmental impact

Published: 12 August, 2011

Several leading drinks companies have pledged to cut down on packaging by signing up to the second phase of the Courtauld Commitment.

National Wine Month 2012 to kick off with major event

Published: 04 July, 2011

Building on the success of May's inaugural National Wine Month, next year's will kick off with a major event, and be fronted by a mainstream personality.

Video: Australia needs to make its wines more fun

Published: 23 May, 2011

Buyers, winemakers, marketers and generic bodies are in agreement that Australian wines need to bring the fun back to the category, as well as making it easier for customers to make choices.

Trade gets behind National Wine Month

Published: 05 May, 2011

The wine trade has pulled out all the stops in support of National Wine Month ? between offering courses and wine consultations online, and opportunities for consumers to meet winemakers.