Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Webinar sign up: Social Responsibility at the Cellar Door

Published: 16 October, 2024

The Harpers team invites you to sign up for a latest free webinar, Social Responsibility at the Cellar Door, to take place a week today.

Domaine Bousquet ramps up sustainability achievements in report update

Published: 16 October, 2024

Sustainability leader Domaine Bousquet has released a half-year update to its inaugural sustainability impact report, detailing a significant increase in the production of lightweight bottles and recycled waste.

Champagne: Gold blends

Published: 15 October, 2024

The art of assemblage is being mined for new opportunities by Champagne houses looking to premiumise in a tough trading environment. Jo Gilbert reports.

EWGA Wines earns ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental practices

Published: 14 October, 2024

EWGA Wines, a Lancashire-based importer and wholesaler, has been awarded the ISO 14001 certification, marking its commitment to sustainability in the wine trade.

Catena Institute joins SWR Bottle Weight Accord

Published: 11 October, 2024

The Catena Institute of Wine has officially joined the SWR Bottle Weight Accord, reaffirming its sustainability commitment as a founding member of the Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR). The institute’s efforts include light-weighting bottles and tackling the misconception that heavier bottles signify higher quality.

Artisanal Galician wine producer joins Bibendum portfolio

Published: 09 October, 2024

Artisanal Bierzo wine producer Estevez Bodegas y Vinedos has joined premium wine specialist Bibendum’s portfolio.

Alejandro López appointed new winemaker of Bodegas Beronia

Published: 09 October, 2024

Alejandro López has been named as the new winemaker and technical manager of Bodegas Beronia, taking over from Matías Calleja, who held the position for 42 years.

Greencroft Two wine bottling facility opens with focus on sustainability

Published: 04 October, 2024

Greencroft Two, a new £21m wine bottling plant, has opened in the UK, promising to raise the bar for sustainability in the industry. The 240,000 sq ft facility, now home to Greencroft Bottling, can handle up to 400 million litres of wine annually once fully operational.

Recipients revealed for The Wine Society’s inaugural Climate & Nature Fund

Published: 30 September, 2024

The Wine Society has named the suppliers it will reward with financial support in the first ever year of its Climate & Nature Programme, with 11 growers now set to benefit across the world.

Webinar: B Corp for the wine trade

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.

Scotland Food & Drink Partnership releases new Net Zero resource for hospitality

Published: 18 July, 2024

As part of its drive to assist hospitality in meeting a Net Zero Commitment, The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership has released a new handbook to help food and drink businesses navigate sustainable progress.

Denbies attains B Corp status

Published: 16 July, 2024

Denbies Wine Estate has achieved B Corp certification, being scored highest for its sector in the UK.

Carbon enrichment project maps impact of CO2 increases by 2050

Published: 15 July, 2024

The results of a fascinating carbon enrichment project have been revealed in the Rheingau area of Germany, where vineyards are being tested with levels of CO2 which are 20% higher than the current global average – and mimic where global atmospheric concentration will be by the middle of the century.

Pemiumisation remains the key driver in on-trade drinks sales

Published: 02 July, 2024

The trend to premium drinking is predicted to continue as consumers continue to drink less but better, according to the latest insights from analyst CGA by NIQ. Moreover, while ‘value-for-money’ remains key, this is about drinks ‘worth the price’, rather than ‘cheap’.

Trade called to ‘shift its mindset’ via Reuse Ready Charter

Published: 28 June, 2024

‘The future is reusable’, a report from the London Wine Fair’s (LWF) Bottle Collection Initiative has concluded after inaugural findings showed that reusing a bottle generates energy savings of 96%.

Appellation Marlborough Wine tightens certification standards

Published: 18 June, 2024

Since its inception in 2018, Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has sought to preserve and enhance the quality reputation of Marlborough wines. In that time, the organisation has established stringent quality criteria for certification, advocating for tighter industry regulations at both local and national levels, and introducing the Wine Map of Marlborough, an essential tool for understanding the region’s diversity.

Lanchester’s ‘super lightweight’ 300g bottle launches in Aldi

Published: 17 May, 2024

Lanchester Wines has become the first UK wine importer to launch a wine in a super lightweight 300g wine bottle, in partnership with a major discounter.

Bousquet impact report aims to ‘move the sustainability needle’ in South America

Published: 09 May, 2024

Domaine Bousquet has released a seminal Sustainability Impact Report which outlines the achievements and future direction for wineries in South America.

Broadland makes the case for concentrate via new range

Published: 05 April, 2024

Broadland Drinks has mounted a passionate defence of wine made from grape concentrate as it reveals new research which shows such products can undercut a traditionally made wine’s carbon footprint by up to a quarter.

Friday Read: Encirc on uncorking the path to Net Zero

Published: 15 March, 2024

Fiacre O’Donnell, sustainability director at glass container manufacturer Encirc, looks at the future of sustainability for wine and spirits supply, including low-carbon/alternative energy fuels and the possibilities of a digital deposit return scheme (DDRS).