Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Treasury targets top end with fine wine unit

Published: 28 November, 2011

Treasury Wine Estates has set up a fine wine business unit to better showcase its wines in the £15 plus category.

Xmas drink driving campaign targets office parties

Published: 28 November, 2011

Pernod Ricard and drivers' association the AA will target pressure on work colleagues drinking and driving over the office party season as part of its Accept Responsibility campaign.

Reserve Brands Group launches off-trade gifting range

Published: 28 November, 2011

Reserve Brands Group, the division of Diageo dedicated to growing the premium spirits category, has launched a range of off-trade gifting options.

Portobello Star bar launches its very own gin

Published: 25 November, 2011

A new London Dry Gin has hit the market to rival the likes of Beefeater and Whitley Neill.

Call for entries to 'International Gamay Competition'

Published: 25 November, 2011

Inter Beaujolais has called for entries to its second 'International Gamay Competition'.

Western Australia bushfire - minimal impact on wineries

Published: 25 November, 2011

Western Australia bushfire impact on wineries has been"small", according to Nick Power, chief executive officer, Margaret River Wine Industry Association (MRWIA).

Vinotheque to distribute Steep Hill Wines

Published: 25 November, 2011

Vinotheque, part of logistics provider, London City Bond, has secured a contract with family-run independent wine merchant and shipper, Steep Hill Wines.

Sterling ends week on low against US dollar

Published: 25 November, 2011

The weekly currency round-up has seen sterling fall to a seven week low against the US dollar, leading investors to shun 'riskier' currencies.

Boisset buys Skalli

Published: 24 November, 2011

The Skalli family has sold its assets in the Rhône Valley and Languedoc to Boisset.

McGuigan Wines plans new city vineyard

Published: 24 November, 2011

McGuigan Wines is planning to build a city vineyard - bringing 80 Semillon vines aged over 60-years old - in Dublin in September 2012.

Coma-inducing fake vodka could have reached the on-trade

Published: 24 November, 2011

A harmful, illegal brand of vodka that has been seized in retailers throughout the UK, may have also reached pubs and clubs, according to The Food Standards Agency.

Bowmore partners Savile Row tailor to create bespoke Christmas gift

Published: 24 November, 2011

Bowmore, the first Islay Single Malt whisky has collaborated with Savile Row tailor, Malcolm Plews to create a bespoke tailoring session as a Christmas gift.

Sterling falls further against US dollar

Published: 24 November, 2011

Sterling fell to a further six week low against the US dollar yesterday, falling below $1.55/ £1 following steep drops in the prices of riskier currencies and commodities.

Global Brands launches on-trade push for Thorntons Chocolate Liqueur

Published: 23 November, 2011

Global Brands, has unveiled a raft of year-round on-trade activity to promote the versatility of Thorntons Chocolate Liqueur and capitalise on the cream liqueurs category.

Funkin expands management team

Published: 23 November, 2011

Cocktail specialist Funkin, has expanded its management team with two key appointments to help it achieve its ambitious global expansion plans.

Gavin Hewitt to head European Spirits Organisation

Published: 23 November, 2011

Chief executive, Scotch Whisky Association SWA, Gavin Hewitt has been elected president of the European Spirits Organisation, CEPS.

Global Brands launches on-trade push for Thorntons Chocolate Liqueur

Published: 23 November, 2011

Global Brands is to capitalise on growth in the cream liqueurs category by launching a raft of year-round on-trade activity to promote Thorntons Chocolate Liqueur.

Sterling falls against US dollar, but surges against South African rand

Published: 23 November, 2011

Sterling fell to a six week low against the US dollar yesterday, but surged against the South African rand to highest level since August 2009.

How Champagne can help the trade through the tough times

Published: 22 November, 2011

How can Champagne help the trade through the tough times? That's the question Harpers will be addressing at its third annual Champagne Summit, taking place on February 28, 2012 at a new venue for the event.

Greenall's launches 'The Adventurer's Guide to Britain' visual campaign

Published: 22 November, 2011

Greenall's Original London Dry Gin, has unveiled a visual campaign to support its sponsorship of the prime time ITV1 show 'The Adventurer's Guide to Britain'.