Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Co-op claims UK supermarket first with introduction of Helix corks

Published: 04 October, 2018

The Co-op has claimed a UK supermarket first with the introduction of Helix wine corks - Portugal’s answer to the metal screw cap.

New push to back Japanese wines

Published: 04 October, 2018

A campaign is being launched to back Japanese wine in the UK.

London’s Dandelyan wins world’s best bar accolade

Published: 04 October, 2018

London’s Dandelyan has claimed the top accolade as the world’s best bar at The World’s 50 Best Bars awards 2018.

Attracting Talent

Published: 03 October, 2018

Speaking to Harpers in our August issue, Berry Bros & Rudd chief executive Dan Jago made a strong case for the trade to better promote the career opportunities that exist within. The trade itself, he argued, had done much to shift from being a lifestyle choice to a more dynamic, professional world, offering exciting and diverse opportunities for those who entered, backed by quality training.

Rueda DO reveals new corporate identity to ‘reassert’ the brand

Published: 03 October, 2018

Rueda DO has revealed a new corporate identity as part of its strategy to create a ‘strong and modern’ image for the region.

Broadland boosts sales team

Published: 02 October, 2018

Broadland Wineries has appointed Matthew Vowles as national account manager.

Vins de Bordeaux to host charity night for The Benevolent

Published: 02 October, 2018

Vins de Bordeaux is hosting its first Charity Quiz Night this October in aid of The Benevolent.

Gusbourne reports ‘steady progress’

Published: 01 October, 2018

Gusbourne has said it is showing “steady progress” as it reported results for the six months ended 30 June 2018.

Bourgogne export volumes grow by 4%

Published: 01 October, 2018

Bourgogne wines saw exports grow by 4% in volume for the first seven months of 2018, compared to the same period in 2017, according to the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB).

FMV grows Chilean portfolio with De Martino

Published: 01 October, 2018

Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV) has expanded its Chilean menu with the addition of family-owned producer De Martino.

Cape Wine 2018 pulls in record visitor numbers

Published: 28 September, 2018

Wines of South Africa’s Cape Wine has seen an increase in visitor numbers of 27% on the previous event held in 2015.

TWE rolls out AR app across trio of brands

Published: 28 September, 2018

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has expanded its Augmented Reality (AR) technology in the UK to Lindeman’s Bin, Wolf Blass Yellow Label and Matua using Living Wine Labels.