Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Ben Knollys, Hatch Mansfield

Published: 30 December, 2022

Following another turbulent year for the drinks trade, Ben Knollys, MD at Hatch Mansfield, reflects on the highs and lows of 2022, plus the hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead.

Hatch Mansfield appoints new director of national sales

Published: 18 November, 2022

Hatch Mansfield has appointed Rob Harrison as its director of national sales, in a newly-created role for the company.

Louis Jadot offers training and support package for indie merchants

Published: 25 October, 2022

As part of a Drinks Trust initiative, Louis Jadot will sponsor 20 places for independent merchants on WSET Level 1 courses, it has been revealed.

Hatch Mansfield joins Harpers Sustainability Charter

Published: 12 October, 2022

Hatch Mansfield is the latest signatory to be added to the Harpers Sustainability Charter.

Hatch Mansfield unveils new range of canned wines

Published: 08 June, 2022

The UK market for alternative formats was given a boost yesterday, following the launch of Wild Steps at the LWF.

What to expect from this year's London Wine Fair

Published: 01 June, 2022

Back with a bang, the UK’s premier wine event has evolved into an exciting hybrid hub for the trade.

Hatch Mansfield and Louis Jadot support the on-trade with Bike to Care

Published: 31 March, 2022

In support of the challenging times faced by the on-trade, Hatch Mansfield and Maison Louis Jadot are standing – or cycling – shoulder to shoulder for the inaugural Bike to Care en Bourgogne.

Bouncing Back Q&A: Ben Knollys, MD, Hatch Mansfield

Published: 16 December, 2021

Continuing our seasonal Bouncing Back Q&A series, Ben Knollys takes stock of the challenges and lessons of 2021 and considers the path ahead for the trade.

Hatch Mansfield welcomes new Portuguese agency

Published: 15 December, 2021

UK importer Hatch Mansfield has expanded its portfolio with the addition of Portuguese wine brand Esporão.

Hatch Mansfield announces new leadership direction

Published: 04 October, 2021

UK specialist agent Hatch Mansfield has announced that managerial changes will come into effect immediately.

Flint takes on on-trade distribution of M.Chapoutier

Published: 14 June, 2021

Hatch Mansfield has appointed Flint Wines as one of its key on-trade partners of five wine ranges from Rhône producer M.Chapoutier.

LWF unveils details of its new The Wine Writers Edit feature

Published: 11 May, 2021

The London Wine Fair (LWF) has unveiled the details of its new The Wine Writers Edit feature.

Rioja plays a starring role in Cune’s first UK campaign

Published: 20 April, 2021

Hatch Mansfield has announced the launch of its first UK marketing campaign for Spanish label Cune, which will hone in on the brand’s Spanish heritage while promoting their range of Riojas.

South American UK off-trade wine sales thrive

Published: 10 March, 2021

South American wine sales in the UK off-trade have thrived in the past couple of years, showing double-digit value growth, up 12% in 2019 and 24% in 2020 (year to 2 January, 2021), according to new NielsenIQ research shared exclusively with Harpers.

Hatch Mansfield and 31Dover enter on-trade partnership

Published: 02 December, 2020

Hatch Mansfield and 31Dover has entered into a partnership to distribute premium family owned wine producers from around the world.

Louis Jadot unveils Bourgogne Côte d’Or Rouge wine

Published: 21 September, 2020

Maison Louis Jadot has launched a new wine, Bourgogne Côte d’Or Rouge, featuring a label designed by students at London’s art and design college, Central Saint Martins.

Hatch Mansfield claims trio of eco firsts by becoming carbon neutral

Published: 01 July, 2020

Hatch Mansfield has revealed it has managed to reduce its net carbon emissions to zero for 2019, making it the first in the industry to achieve a trio of recognised sustainability accreditations.