Speakers announced for WSTA Annual Conference

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has announced the business brains which will take part in the panel discussion at next week's conference.

Institute announces 13 new MWs

Thirteen new members have been inducted into the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) - including four from the UK.

Wine to be hit hard by worst case Brexit scenario, says Euromonitor

Sales of wine and RTDs could be the worst affected categories if trade agreements collapse following a UK exit from the EU.

Inaugural Fitou wine tasting coming to London

Languedoc sub-region Fitou is holding its first trade tasting in the capital next week, to show off the vast improvement in wines from the area.

Wines of Argentina goes it alone to "disrupt" wine tasting format

Wines of Argentina have broken away from Chile to run their own trade tasting this year, with a focus on innovation and breaking the trade tasting mould.

Chilean winery teams up with WSET to offer education promotion

Marques de Casa Concha and the Wines and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) have partnered to offer consumers the chance to win a place on a wine course via a neck collar promotion.

The big screen: Top ten wine movies

It's Friday, which means it's time for some light entertainment.

Harpers Global Design Awards 2016 winners revealed

With seven trophies, nine golds, nine silvers, eight bronze and 13 commended, a total of 46 medals were awarded at the Harpers Design Awards 2016.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Liberty Wines On-trade report: Understanding the on-trade

Despite the uncertain times we face Liberty Wines' Premium On-trade Report 2016 report shows insight into where the opportunities may lie for operators.

Lawsuit brought against Treasury Wine Estates over Stag's Leap similarities

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has been accused trading off the success of an iconic Napa Valley wine brand.

The Vintner launches new self-learning app

On-trade wine supplier The Vintner is launching a free educational app for its customers.

COPY: Distell posts strong South Africa results

African wine and spirits conglomerate, The Distell Group, delivered solid results for the year to June 30, demonstrating its continued momentum in South Africa and growth in key offshore markets.

Distell posts strong South Africa results

African wine and spirits conglomerate, The Distell Group, delivered solid results for the year to June 30, demonstrating its continued momentum in South Africa and growth in key offshore markets.

Walker & Wodehouse expands South Australian portfolio with "punk" wine listing

Wine merchants Walker & Wodehouse has added SOME YOUNG PUNKS from the Clare Valley to its portfolio.

Moderate alcohol consumption associated with improved health in older people

A paper published in Age & Ageing, the scientific journal of The British Geriatrics Society, has expanded on earlier research that moderate alcohol consumption could lower levels of inflammation, and help to combat cardiovascular disease and frailty in older people.

Insights: The importance of a well-honed drinks list

With new openings driving fierce competition, hitting the ground running with a well-honed drinks list is key. But how is it done?

Majestic Wine resurrects one-off parcels concept

Paul Schaafsma to step down as CEO of Accolade Wines in coming months

Paul Schaafsma is set to step down as the chief executive officer of Accolade Wines in the coming months, but may stay on through the company's initial public offering which is set for next year, according to sources.

Net income up 32.2% for Concha y Toro Q2

Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro has reported healthy uplift in sales and profits in its 2016 Q2 results.