Harpers editor Andrew Catchpole gathered a cross-trade panel at the London Wine Fair to examine the evolving role of the agent in a fast-changing world, sparking a lively debate among those present. This event took in the implications for all those in the supply chain, asking what added service and value both producers and accounts now expect from agents, along with the issues, challenges and opportunities presented by a highly competitive marketplace. Here are some of the key points from the session
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Bibendum has teamed up with Market Halls to supply the company’s new pop-up venture in Fulham.
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Plumpton College has, in partnership with Sparkling Wine World Championship (CSWWC) and Nyetimber introduced a ‘light strike’ awareness day coinciding with summer solstice - the longest day of the year.
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A greater appreciation of Italy’s regions and varietal diversity could be laying the groundwork for the longevity of Prosecco, according to experts.
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Coteau des Treilles owner Jo Pithon has after 40 years transmitted his estate to ‘wine enthusiast’ Ivan Massonnat.
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The Österreichische Traditionsweingüter (Traditional Austrian Winemakers) association has welcomed two new regions - Wien and Carnuntum, nearly doubling its number of wine estates.
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Gonzalez Byass has turned the focus on Champagne Deutz with a summer push to promote the premium French fizz.
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London-based wine importer Red Squirrel has expanded its team with a new buyer.
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Jascots has appointed Miles Platt as its new head of sales.
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This month’s Meet the Buyers series zones in on some of the best suppliers the to UK’s vibrant on-trade.
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Piper-Heidsieck has promoted Séverine Frerson to the role of Chef de Cave.
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Chris Indelicato of Delicato Family Vineyards has been voted in by members as Wine Institute chairman for 2018 to 2019 at the association’s 84th annual meeting.
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Concha y Toro has unveiled a new look for its on-trade exclusive CyT branded house wines and Mountain Range premium-house option.
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In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.
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Enotria&Coe has appointed Ivan Dixon as its new head of spirits buyer.
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The freeze on alcohol duty at last November’s Budget has given the Treasury a £67 million boost in just four months.
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Wine is helping to drive a modest return to growth in global alcohol consumption, according to new data from IWSR, which identified an uplift in total global alcohol sales of 3.5 million 9-litre cases in 2017 over 2016 levels.
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Adelaide Hills winery Bird in Hand has signed a deal as the official wine partner for the Serpentine Galleries.
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Majestic Wine’s full year results to 2 April 2018 reported group sales up 2.3%, driven by underlying sales growth of 11% at Naked Wines, in line with the company’s forecasts.
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Moët Hennessy has appointed its current Hennessy marketing director Thomas Moradpour as president and CEO of The Glenmorangie Company.
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