Computer vision: an eye on the future

Computer vision has been used for years for facial recognition software and this this type of technology will become instrumental in decoding drinking trends, says Jo Gilbert.  

French wine producers hail anti-hail netting go-ahead

Wine producers have applauded the news that the INAO has officially approved the use of anti-hail netting in French vineyards describing it as a ‘positive development’.

Bancroft picks up Brokenwood from Negociants UK

Bancroft Wines has picked up the distribution of quality Australian wine estate Brokenwood Wines following the merger of Negociants UK into parent company, Fells.

Looking ahead: Neil Bruce, Fuller's

As the first half of 2018 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

Bolney clinches deal with mainland China

Bolney Wine Estate has become the first English wine producer to secure distribution in mainland China.

Sign up for SITT - the only trade tastings tailored purely for independent merchants

As the autumn buying window fast approaches Harpers is once again running it’s popular independent merchant-focused Specialist Importers Trade Tastings (SITT) in London and Leeds this September, and we look forward to welcoming all indie buyers at these events.

Hallgarten commended for environmental efforts

Specialist wine importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines has achieved the ISO 14001 accreditation for its efforts in minimising the environmental impact of its business operations.

Flint Wines eyes growth with new senior development manager

Specialist fine wine importer Flint Wines has hired a new company development manager as part of an “ambitious” five-year plan to drive the company forward.

Jerry Lockspeiser: Are wine drinkers being duped?

So, it’s au revoir to Monsieur Paillard, for 20 years the President of the Commission for the Protection of Champagne. He has thrown his toys out of the pram at the news that Champagne Palmer has signed an exclusive distribution deal in the US with Constellation Brand’s fine wine division.

Global wine market grows value sales against static volume

Mousiness: What's the deal?

Mousiness is on the rise, and there’s confusion over the problem.

Looking ahead: David Gleave MW, managing director, Liberty Wines

Badet Clément posts double-digit global growth driven by the UK

Badet Clément has posted double-digit global growth driven by a particular impressive UK performance.

Organic Winegrowers NZ introduces annual wine week

Organic Winegrowers New Zealand (OWNZ) has announced it is introducing an annual Organic Wine Week.

Taking ownership of the wine in the bottle

Own-label is on the rise, adding the lion’s share of value growth to the wine category in the UK. Jo Gilbert reports

Lady Of The Grapes to celebrate female winemakers in Covent Garden

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Olivier Dauga encourages French producers to adopt sustainable and organic practices

French wine consultant Olivier Dauga was in town last night to present a number of new conversion projects with wine producers in Bordeaux, South and South West France, which focus on organic conversion and sustainability.

Northern talent dominates Champagne Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year

Alex Freguin, head sommelier at Moor Hall in Ormskirk, West Lancashire has been crowned the Champagne Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year 2018.

Back to nature

Alison Jane Reid asks if wine is the next culinary frontier to undergo a squeaky green, clean, organic and biodynamic makeover

Vidal relocates to state-of-the-art winery to cement fine wine position

Vidal, one of New Zealand’s oldest wineries, has relocated from Hastings to a new state-of-the-art winery in the Gimbletts Gravels, Hawkes Bay.