Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Premium on-trade sales growth slows

Published: 19 September, 2017

The much-touted “less but better” trend towards higher-value, lower-volume drinking is slowing in pubs and bars as punters feel the pinch, as Andrew Catchpole reports

Bibendum to launch 100 Old World wines

Published: 05 September, 2017

Bibendum is gearing up to introduce 100 new European wines at its autumn tasting.

Out-of-home drinks sales slow down

Published: 05 September, 2017

The out-of-home alcoholic drinks market recorded a slight value increase in the past year, but declined in volume in line with the trend for drinking ‘less but better’.

Jascots launches 35 new wines for autumn tasting

Published: 04 September, 2017

Jascots Wine Merchants is to unveil 15 new producers and 35 new wines to its portfolio at its autumn tasting later this month.

Wine list innovation

Published: 04 September, 2017

Being presented with a lengthy country-ranged wine tome can be intimidating for any punter which is why the best and most engaging drinks offers have moved far beyond a static listing.

NWTC hits the road

Published: 10 August, 2017

The company behind the Botanist has adapted its offering to four wheels so that it can tour the country with its cocktails and craft beers.

Spirit of Zing receives revamp following investment in new facilities

Published: 10 August, 2017

Speciality drinks brand World of Zing has given its Spirit of Zing cocktails portfolio an overhaul following investment in new facilities.

Spanish blue wine Skyfall outlines its premium ambitions

Published: 13 July, 2017

The brains behind Skyfall, the newest face of the blue wine craze to be launched in the UK, are hoping that their product will soon be drank in the nation’s swanky bars as a premium tipple.

Meet the buyers: On-trade specialists

Published: 03 July, 2017

James Lawrence catches up with the wine buyers and suppliers responsible for curating Michelin-starred wine lists across the on-trade

The training game

Published: 29 June, 2017

Good staff training on drinks service can be affordable, flexible, motivate staff and pay dividends within months for any business. Andrew Catchpole reports

Ketel One signs deal as exclusive London Food Month spirits sponsor

Published: 09 June, 2017

Diageo Reserve has partnered with London Food Month for its Ketel One vodka brand to be the sole spirits sponsor of the event.

Jascots strengthens team with former Enotria & Coe director

Published: 08 June, 2017

Jascots Wine Merchants has appointed Kent Barker as its new head of business development.

Urban Bar gives classic wine measurer ‘much needed’ redesign

Published: 17 May, 2017

Barware design company Urban Bar has given the classic wine measure a ‘much-needed’ makeover.

Mixers see highest growth of soft drinks driven by health trend and premiumisation

Published: 29 March, 2017

The Fever Tree effect is responsible for the rapid growth of mixers over the past 12 months.

Q&A: Paul Jenkins and Guillem Kerambrun

Published: 28 March, 2017

Harpers met Caprice Holdings & The Birley Group's purchasing director and its head sommelier/group wine buyer at Annabel's to discuss buying across such a diverse portfolio

Survey reveals rising costs top on-trade concerns but drinks offer often underplayed

Published: 24 March, 2017

Cost pressures including rising business rates, food inflation and staff costs the major challenges faced by industry according to CGA Peach's 2017 Business Leaders Survey

Mitchells & Butlers adds 'skinny' sparkling wine to its menu

Published: 22 March, 2017

Mitchells & Butlers is hoping to entice calorie-conscious drinkers by adding a 'skinny' sparkling wine to its menu.

Blurring lines between on-trade beer, wine and spirits

Published: 21 March, 2017

Matthew Clark's new Emporium tasting concept delivered on its promise of providing a circus-themed extravaganza at London's Tobacco Dock on Tuesday.

CIVB invites trade to Dine with Bordeaux

Published: 17 March, 2017

The Bordeaux Wine Board (CIVB) is re-launching two promotional campaigns aimed at promoting the 'versatility' of Bordeaux.

Sales of fizz breaks Christmas barrier of 45 million bottles for first time

Published: 06 March, 2017

Sales of sparkling set yet another benchmark in the run up to Christmas, with sparkler-hungry Brits quaffing 10% more than usual in the off-trade and 37% in the on-trade.