Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Harpers' Sustainability Charter: Charting signatories' progress

Published: 25 April, 2023

One year on, James Lawrence tracks developments with some of our Sustainability Charter signatories.

Leading the charge for sustainability in the boardroom

Published: 20 April, 2023

Harpers’ recent Folding Sustainability into the Boardroom DNA webinar delivered great insights into advancing the cause.

Avallen and Bon Coeur latest Sustainability Charter recruits

Published: 20 March, 2023

Avallen Spirits and Bon Coeur Fine Wines are the latest signatories to Harpers Sustainability Charter, bringing yet more momentum to the appetite for change across the UK drinks world.

De Bortoli makes strides on impressive sustainability journey

Published: 23 February, 2023

The family-run Australian winery De Bortoli has been recognised as the first Platinum Partner by the Sustainability Advantage Programme.

C&C Group’s Bibendum and Matthew Clark join Harpers Sustainability Charter

Published: 10 February, 2023

One of the UK’s leading premium wine specialists, Bibendum, has signed onto the Harpers Sustainability Charter as a ‘Sustainability Champion’.

Harpers Sustainability Charter Spotlight: Chris Millson, Direct Wines

Published: 24 January, 2023

As 2023’s first new signatory to Harpers Sustainability Charter, Direct Wines’ head of sustainability Chris Millson talks Andrew Catchpole through the necessity of progress.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Rupert Pritchett, Taurus Wines

Published: 28 December, 2022

Following another turbulent year for the drinks trade, Rupert Pritchett, MD of Taurus Wines, reflects on the highs and lows of 2022, plus the hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead

Harpers Sustainability Charter: Reaching a higher standard

Published: 05 December, 2022

Almost one year on from the launch of the Harpers Sustainability Charter, Jo Gilbert surveyed its signatories to find out how much progress has been made on lowering carbon footprints.

Harpers Sustainability Charter progress: Green agenda

Published: 02 December, 2022

As the Harpers Sustainability Charter gathers momentum, James Lawrence looks at the progress made by just some of those involved.

Lanchester’s Italian partner Tombacco steps up to sustainability

Published: 23 November, 2022

Vinicola Tombacco has achieved Equalitas Certification, a wine sector sustainability standard which recognises the winery’s commitment to sustainability.

Concha y Toro signs Harpers Sustainability Charter

Published: 09 November, 2022

Chile's leading wine brand has become a signatory to the Harpers Sustainability Charter, an initiative designed to galvanise the trade into action.

Hatch Mansfield joins Harpers Sustainability Charter

Published: 12 October, 2022

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

Enotria & Coe publishes new Sustainability Barometer

Published: 10 October, 2022

Enotria & Coe has published a new Sustainability Barometer, highlighting the company's significant progress towards its pledge to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Bodega Argento adds three new organic listings to on-trade portfolio

Published: 21 September, 2022

Bodega Argento has added a trio of premium organic Argentinian wines to its existing on-trade range with UK distribution partner Bibendum.

Alliance and Jeroboams join Harpers Sustainability Charter

Published: 24 August, 2022

Alliance and Jeroboams are the latest signatories to be added to the Harpers Sustainability Charter.

North South Wines adds Champagne Mandois to its portfolio

Published: 18 August, 2022

One of Champagne’s largest organic vineyard owners, Champagne Mandois, has joined North South Wines and will be available through Independent Wine Merchants and the On-Trade.

Sustainability Update: Grupo Avinea joins global “4 per 1000” initiative

Published: 20 July, 2022

Grupo Avinea, the wine group behind Bodega Argento, has become the first Argentinian wine producer to join the '4 per 1000' initiative, a global movement that aims to demonstrate the crucial role of agriculture, and in particular agricultural soils, in tackling the issues of food security and climate change.

New signatories add to Harpers Sustainability Charter momentum

Published: 22 June, 2022

Barrique Fine Wines, Broadland Drinks and Spirits of Virtue have become the latest signatories to Harpers Sustainability Charter.

Familia Torres leads by example at 2nd Symposium on Regenerative Viticulture

Published: 11 May, 2022

Following a successful debut last year, the 2nd Symposium on Regenerative Viticulture brought together wine producers from across the globe (via video link) to discuss the benefits of the regenerative model and why more vineyards should use it.