Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Port house hits back at media

Published: 23 July, 2008

Leading Port producer Symington Family Estates has criticised the UK media for claiming Port sales are on a downward spiral.

Japan eyes Chinese wine market

Published: 23 July, 2008

A newly formed Japanese company will target wine sales in China as its market and economy booms in the future.

Pernod announces strong Christmas growth

Published: 23 July, 2008

PRUK, Pernod Ricard UK's portfolio of premium brands delivered a 6.9% increase in total consumer sales across its wines and spirits portfolio over the eight weeks to 29/12/07, ahead of total liquor sales (+3%).

Asda to spark price war

Published: 23 July, 2008

Asda chief executive Andy Bond said the supermarket is likely to instigate a renewed price war in the wake of the economic slowdown.

Tesco debates government wish to limit cut-price alcohol sales

Published: 23 July, 2008

Tesco said it wants to debate with Government ways to limit the sale of cut-price alcohol amid growing concerns over the damage binge drinking does to society.

Oz Clarke lambasts "indulgent" reserve bottles

Published: 23 July, 2008

Heavy reserve wine bottles have no place in the modern wine world and are simply an indulgence the industry does not need.

Help us shape the future of Harpers

Published: 23 July, 2008

Harpers is carrying out a short survey into users of the website - who you are, what you like on the site and what you're interested in.

Budget submissions in from WSTA and SWA

Published: 23 July, 2008

The Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) and the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) today presented their Budget submissions to Treasury minister Angela Eagle.

Troy Kalleske wins Barossa Winemaker of the Year

Published: 23 July, 2008

Troy Kalleske has been announced as Winemaker of the Year by the Barons of the Barossa.

Day 7 of Clare Valley Vintage - Picking hots up

Published: 23 July, 2008

G'day Folks. As an owner and operator of a dry grown vineyard and an advocate of biologically sustainable farming practices, I'm passionate about looking after our environment and keeping on side with Mother Nature.

Dry weather bodes well for 2008 New Zealand harvest

Published: 23 July, 2008

Dry weather last year and a larger producing area mean the New Zealand wine harvest is set to be impressive in 2008.

Supermarkets prevent underage sales better than pubs

Published: 23 July, 2008

Retailers are taking the issue of tackling under-age selling more seriously than the on trade, claims a new report.

Sales of alcohol at supermarkets "should be banned"

Published: 23 July, 2008

A government advisor has said banning supermarkets from selling alcoholic products could be the answer to curbing problem drinking.

NTM Trading

Published: 23 July, 2008

Advertisements have appeared in Nexus Business Media publications Harpers and Independent Retail News purporting to be from a mail order specialist called NTM Trading.

Bodegas Callia acquires 350ha in Pedernal

Published: 23 July, 2008

Bodegas Callia has secured 350 hectares of vineyard territory in the Valle de Pedernal, San Juan in Argentina.

Foster's profits creep up despite slow US wine sales

Published: 23 July, 2008

Net profits at Foster's are up 6% in spite of a slow month for US wine sales last year.

Irresponsible alcohol packaging to be identified

Published: 23 July, 2008

Drinks regulator the Portman Group has announced a comprehensive audit will be undertaken to identify irresponsible packaging in the industry.

Scottish government works with industry for economic success

Published: 23 July, 2008

Jim Mather, Scottish enterprise minister, has met with alcohol industry officials to develop a plan for achieving sustainable economic growth in the sector.

Responsible drinking group look for a "heavyweight"

Published: 23 July, 2008

The drinks industry is looking to boost its responsible drinking campaign by recruiting a new, independent chair to head the Portman Group.

Day 5 of Clare Valley Vintage: Down to business

Published: 23 July, 2008

G'day Folks. If like me you've been guilty in the past of being swept away by the glamour of the wine industry - then you needed to be part of my team today.