Published: 09 September, 2026
In one sense, the unusually high levels of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the drinks trade right now are a worrying sign. The number of deals occurring is a direct reflection of the often-mentioned pressures currently bearing down on the industry as it faces one of the most challenging periods in its history. For companies, as Steve Nemeth, director of consumer M&A at investment bank Cavendish, puts it: “Growth, consumer behaviour and the economics of operating a drinks business are uniquely all changing simultaneously.”
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Leading South African producer DGB has entered into a “strategic distribution partnership” with North South Wines in the UK.
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Wine importer North South Wines has relocated to a new site within Bicester Motion, increasing its footprint by approximately 66%.
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Published: 09 March, 2026
Founding Champion of Harpers Sustainability Charter, North South Wines, has reconfirmed its commitment to the platform, signing on for another year.
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Published: 24 February, 2026
B Corp wine importer North South Wines has announced that it has launched a company-wide initiative to raise money for The Drinks Trust and mental health charity Restore.
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Published: 04 February, 2026
As the Society of Vintners sets out growth plans, Andrew Catchpole tunes in to what makes this members’ organisation tick.
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Published: 22 December, 2025
UK-based wine distributor North South Wines has announced the acquisition of the When in Rome wine brand, marking a significant addition to its range of sustainable and alternative wine brands.
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Published: 17 December, 2025
UK B Corp wine distributor North South Wines has for the first time expanded into Burgundy, bringing Jean Bouchard (part of the Albert Bichot family) into its portfolio.
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Published: 01 December, 2025
Members of the Harpers Sustainability Charter outline current and likely future challenges on the road to a greater green profile. Oliver Catchpole reports.
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Published: 26 November, 2025
North South Wines (NSW) has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification – a significant milestone in the company's ongoing sustainability journey.
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Published: 26 November, 2025
The Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) has marked the second anniversary of its bottle weight accord (BWA) by publishing the world's first comprehensive study into sparkling wine bottle lightweighting, in addition to welcoming two new major supporters.
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Published: 27 August, 2025
In July of this year the Sicilian red variety Orisi was recognised by the Gazetta Ufficiale Regione Siciliana as an indigenous grape variety that can be included on a bottle’s label. This status was gained in strong part thanks to the work of Stefano Girelli who has cultivated the grape at his Santa Tresa vineyard in Vittoria in an experimental vineyard (pictured) for the last decade.
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Published: 22 August, 2025
Kim Wilson, MD of North South Wines, is next up to bat for our Summer Q&A series, charting the year so far for her company and how the trade could be better supported by the Government amid industry turbulence.
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North South Wines, the Bicester-based importer, has bolstered its Provençal rosé offering with the addition of Château Sainte Roseline to its range.
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The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has added three new faces to its executive board. The decision sees fresh board representation for SMEs as well as for spirits giant Rémy Cointreau.
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Published: 16 April, 2025
Bicester-based importer North South Wines has announced the appointment of two new team members. Holly Ninnes (pictured, left) joins in the newly created role of commercial buyer, with Mark Juggins (right) stepping in as the company’s latest head of off-trade. The new additions are part of a wider five-year growth strategy which seeks to expand the business’s commercial footprint.
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Published: 26 September, 2024
North South Wines, a B Corp-certified wine importer based in Bicester, is holding its first major fundraising event for new charity partner Restore with a 24-hour “Pelotonathon” from Thursday 3 October to Friday 4 October. The team will ride two Peloton bikes non-stop to raise funds for Restore, an Oxfordshire-based mental health charity.
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Published: 17 September, 2024
North South Wines has announced the addition of Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico to its portfolio. The wines, part of the Piccini family estates, will arrive in the UK in late September and feature at the Grapest Hits tastings in London and Manchester.
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Published: 29 August, 2024
Have you ever considered what it takes to become a B Corp certified company?
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Published: 14 August, 2024
Harpers and North South Wines are to host a free session exploring what it takes to become a B Corp certified company.
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