Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

IWSR acquired by WGSN

Published: 05 June, 2025

Drinks industry data and insights provider IWSR has been acquired by trend forecasting company WGSN.

Frost forecasting: tackling an age-old problem for vineyards

Published: 21 April, 2025

Spring is a joyous time of year but any vineyard operator will tell you it fills them with trepidation. Grape vines first exhibit bud burst at this time of year, a vital stage in the growth cycle. New shoots and green tips emerge on the vine, the very first signs of what will become a cluster of grapes. These nascent buds are also very vulnerable to frost damage, a particular concern in places such as the UK.

Global Drinks Forum: a taste of future on-trade trends

Published: 13 November, 2017

Immersive experiences, category blur and premium drinks were hot topics at the recent Global Drinks Forum in Berlin, where the trends shaping the on-trade were put under the spotlight.