Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Drink in the pink

Published: 20 June, 2018

As the trend for pink spirits continues, Nigel Huddleston takes a look at the plethora of products flooding the market

Meet the buyers: Shaun Healy, LWC Drinks

Published: 18 June, 2018

This month’s Meet the Buyers series zones in on some of the best suppliers the to UK’s vibrant on-trade.

The week that was

Published: 15 June, 2018

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.

Enotria&Coe appoints Ivan Dixon head of spirits buying

Published: 15 June, 2018

Enotria&Coe has appointed Ivan Dixon as its new head of spirits buyer.

Wine and spirits bring £67m boost to Treasury coffers

Published: 14 June, 2018

The freeze on alcohol duty at last November’s Budget has given the Treasury a £67 million boost in just four months.

Gin is in the pink as innovation accelerates

Published: 13 June, 2018

The trend for pink gins and gins distilled with unusual ingredients is gathering pace following a spate of launches this week.

Britain facing ‘gin drought’ if no Brexit deal is found

Published: 12 June, 2018

British distillers are warning of a potential ‘gin drought’ if negotiators fail to reach a deal with the EU before the UK’s Brexit deadline next March.

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.

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.

Jeroboams launches Kensington store

Published: 14 May, 2018

Jeroboams

East London Liquor Company raises £1m in four days

Published: 10 May, 2018

The East London Liquor Company has raised over £1 million from over 600 investors during its crowdfunding campaign in just four days of the public funding opening.

WSTA reveals this year’s Brexit LWF debate panel

Published: 08 May, 2018

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has revealed the industry experts that will form part of its Brexit debate panel at this year’s London Wine Fair (LWF).

Distribution switch-up at Halewood Wines & Spirits

Published: 04 May, 2018

Halewood Wines & Spirits has announced a number of changes to its line-up while revealing a new spirits focus for its agency business.

L’Atelier du Vin joins Brighton's burgeoning drinking scene

Published: 01 May, 2018

L’Atelier du Vin

Think Gin unveils this year’s winners

Published: 01 May, 2018

The winners of this year’s Think Gin awards were unveiled as the Harpers and Drinks Retailing News event returned to London bigger and better than ever.

Bacardi completes Patrón acquisition

Published: 01 May, 2018

Bacardi has completed the acquisition of premium tequila producer Patrón Spirits International.

Industry asked: how much drink is too much?

Published: 27 April, 2018

How much is too much? Are new rules needed to stop drinks brands implying their products can improve mood? Does the industry still use sexist imagery to advertise drinks?

WSET reveals new and enhanced qualifications

Published: 25 April, 2018

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has improved its educational programme with a new spirits qualification in addition to enhancing two of its existing courses.

WSTA signs deal to promote trade relations with China

Published: 24 April, 2018

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is to sign an agreement with Chinese distiller Kweichow Moutai Co to increase trade relations between the two countries.