Lords committee calls for reform of EU tax laws

A House of Lords committee has called on the EU to reform the structure of alcohol tax so that variable taxes on wine and cider according to alcoholic strength can be introduced.

The Smith Report: implications for the wine trade as euro tumbles

The euro has been having a rough time of it lately, which has implications for the wine world and may cause things to change over the next couple of months.

Exclusive Google tips: 10 ways wine could can tell a better story online with video

Key trade figures came together last month to discuss with Google how to use online video, in a seminar organised by the School of Wine & Spirits Business in Dijon and supported by Harpers.

UK vs France: the differences in marketing regulation of alcoholic drinks

If we think drinks legislation is inhibitive in the UK we only need look across the Channel to cheer ourselves. We asked Dr Tom Farrell and Dr Beno&icirct Lecat which system is more fit for purpose in the 21st century.

Denis O'Flynn, Pernod Ricard UK, why we need to get behind the WSTA

Denis O'Flynn, managing director of Pernod Ricard UK, talks about his plans as the new chairman of the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.

Loire wine exports to the UK sees further growth

Shifting retail landscape likely to benefit independents, Wilson says

Shifts expected in the off-trade over the next 12 months are likely to create a "huge opportunity" for independent merchants, according to Tim Wilson of the Wilson Drinks Report.

Independents join forces and debate key issues at Harpers business conference

Independent wine merchants gathered in London yesterday at a conference organised by Harpers Wine & Spirit which put the spotlight firmly on the big issues facing the sector.

Distell new range targets on-trade

South African wine company Distell has launched its limited edition Nederburg Heritage Heroes range into the UK as it pushes its on-trade business.

Anivin announces its ambassador wines for 2015

Anivin de France, the organisation responsible for promoting Vin de France Wines, has announced 112 'ambassador' wines for 2015.

Oz Clarke's new book tells the history of wine in 100 bottles

TV's favourite wine critic, Oz Clarke, has released a new book which sets out what it is all about in the title: The History of Wine in 100 Bottles.

French vineyard attracts Seedrs highest number of crowdfunding investors

A French vineyard that launched a crowdfunding campaign has already attracted the record number of investors.

TescoGate: Retailer urges staff to report misconduct as it launches new code of conduct

Tesco has launched a new code of conduct for staff, according to Harpers' sister title The Grocer.

Bibendum launches wine keg range as demand grows in on-trade

On-trade supplier Bibendum Wine Ltd has launched a range of wines in kegs which it says will meet a growing demand.

Treasury mulls sale of Australian bottling and winery processing facilities

Treasury Wine Estate is considering selling some of its wine processing infrastructure in Australia to free up resources to invest in its brands.

English Wine producer loses £80,000 worth of wine in raid

An English wine producer has had over 5,000 bottles of English wine stolen from its bonded warehouse in Sussex.

Gallo targets new wine drinkers with its first fruit and low-alcohol wine ranges

American wine giant, E& J Gallo, is continuing its drive to appeal to so-called millennial consumers, with the UK launch of a low-alcohol and a fruit wine range which are targeted at drinkers who are currently intimidated by wine but aspire to drink it.

Doctors call for the duty escalator to be reintroduced

Doctors and alcohol charities are calling on the government to reinstate the alcohol duty escalator in the Budget in March.

Now or never call by WSTA's Miles Beale for trade to back Drop the Duty campaign

With less than three weeks to go before the Budget, Miles Beale, chief executive of the Wine & Spirit Trade Association, has made an empassioned appeal to the industry to act now and get fully behind its campaign to persuade the Chancellor to cut alcohol duty by 2% in his March Budget.

Brazil wine sales quadruple on back of strong multiple support

Brazilian wine sales in the UK have more than quadrupled over the last year following strong support from multiple retailers.