New Diageo president for merged US and Canada spirits business

Smirnoff producer Diageo has named a new chairman for its North American and Canadian spirits businesses, uniting the two territories.

English sparkling wine had its best summer yet, says Vivino

English sparkling wine hit an all time high in the UK this summer, according to wine app, Vivino.

Tesco on top as UK supermarkets fight back

For the first time in at least two years, the UK's leading supermarkets experienced two consecutive months of growth in both money taken at the till and volume of goods sold.

Enotria&Coe to host panel discussion with female game-changers

Wholesaler and importer Enotria&Coe are hosting a panel discussion and tasting with a line-up of top women working in wine.

Rising stars to appear at first Sud de France tasting since Occitanie extension

The body which overseas an promotes premium wines from the southern France, is due to hold its first annual tasting since the Occitanie region was extended to include both the Languedoc-Roussillon and the Sud Ouest.

Training with the WSET: Climbing the education ladder

As most people in the trade will tell you, learning about wines and spirits is the Mastermind specialist subject you never stop prepping for.

Condor Wines expands South American portfolio with Wines of Uruguay partnership

Chilean and Argentinean wine specialist Condor Wines and Wines of Uruguay UK have formed a partnership to become one of the UK's top specialist importers of premium South American wines.

Chapel Down launches in the US

Chile's Santa Rita welcomes new winemaker

Viña Santa Rita has announced the appointment of Oscar Salas as head winemaker of the Santa Rita 120 tier of wines.

South African wine reaches all time high at auction

Prices at the 42nd annual Nederburg Auction reached all all-time high at the weekend.

Robinsons adds trio to South African portfolio

Robinsons Brewery are about to begin an exclusive partnership with three South African boutique wine producers.

Diageo preparing to slash "hundreds" of UK jobs

Drinks giant Diageo is being reportedly preparing to axe up to 400 of jobs in a bid to save money.

Vins de Bordeaux launches promo campaign with leading restaurant group

The Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB) is running a promotional campaign with six brands within one of the UK's leading restaurant and pub companies.

More time spent eating and drinking is a window of opportunity for the trade

Despite leisure time being increasingly squeezed, consumers are devoting more and more time to eating and drinking, new data suggests.

UK Indian Summer and frost in Champagne spells success for English wines

Winemakers at Naked Wines are predicting a top vintage for English Sparkling wine thanks to a September heat wave and low rainfall.

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.

CAMRA says new safe drinking limits are a slippery slope to prohibition

The editor of CAMRA's Good Beer Guide (GBG) 2017 says the move to restrict drinking to no more than 14 units a week for men and women is "bad science" - and is urging punters not to listen to "killjoys".

31 days of German Riesling winners announced

The annual push to promote Germany's most famous grape has come to an end, with additional categories created to reflect the quality of entrants.

Clegg addresses "denial and disbelief" at Brexit Ipsos Mori debate

Brexit was at the heart of informative discussions at two leading institutions in London yesterday, at the WSTA's annual conference and Ipsos Mori's panel discussion featuring former Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg.

Dan Jago takes over as chairman as WSTA outlines Brexit strategy

Berry Bros. & Rudd MD Dan Jago will lead the WSTA through a tumultuous period in British politics and history and the association prepares to make Brexit its focus over the next two years.