Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Wine from the EU could cost Brits an extra 29p per bottle

Published: 19 October, 2016

The cost of an average bottle of wine in the UK could go up by 29p as a result of Brexit, the WSTA has warned.

Is Bordeaux bouncing back?

Published: 18 October, 2016

London will be swimming in claret tomorrow, as the Bordeaux wine trade descends on the Lindley Hall to show off its 2014 vintage, and its producers have plenty of reasons to smile after a forgettable first half of the decade

New Zealand riding on high on record exports as annual tasting approaches

Published: 18 October, 2016

The UK New Zealand Winegrowers' Annual New Release Tasting is to showcase wineries seeking representation as exports reach NZ$1.54bn record high

Kingsland research sheds light on influences on millennial wine purchasing habits

Published: 18 October, 2016

New WinePRO research from Kingsland Drinks has revealed more about where millennials take their cues from when shopping for wine

Bibendum announces price hikes in response to ongoing fall in the pound

Published: 18 October, 2016

Bibendum has issued a statement saying it has had to increase prices on certain products due to the unprecedented times caused by fall in the value of the pound

Mind the Gap: on-trade wine training hitting buffers with non-wine drinking millennials

Published: 17 October, 2016

A lack of familiarity with and interest in wine among young staff is presenting a challenge to the on-trade, said panellists at the recent Drinks Roadshow in Bristol

Mind the gap: on-trade wine training hitting buffers with non-wine drinking millennials

Published: 17 October, 2016

A lack of familiarity with and interest in wine among young staff is presenting a challenge to the on-trade, said panellists at the recent Drinks Roadshow in Bristol

Independent merchants feel pressure as supplier price hikes start to feed through

Published: 17 October, 2016

The Bank of England warned of inflation rising beyond 2% on 14 October adding further concern to independent wine merchants who have already been forced to pass on price increases from suppliers to customers

The changing face of Manchester's wine scene

Published: 17 October, 2016

As in any city, Manchester's independent wine merchants are particularly sensitive to the changes and fluctuations of the world around them, which can sometimes be a blessing as well as a curse.

Diageo looking for host of new travel show

Published: 17 October, 2016

Diageo Reserve is launching a new global travel show, which will follow a lucky drinks enthusiast on a journey to find the "best drinks in the world".

Morrisons targets premium spirits segment with Ableforth's listings

Published: 14 October, 2016

Morrisons is to list two new spirits from Kent-based distillery Ableforth's across 300 of its stores.

Hofmeister returns to on-trade as premium Bavarian brand

Published: 14 October, 2016

The iconic Hofmeister lager brand is set to return to the UK on-trade after a 13-year hiatus.

The Unilever effect - Four months on from Brexit, is the trade beginning to feel the bite?

Published: 14 October, 2016

As Brexit and the drop in the value of the pound takes it's toll on Tesco, what's next for retailers?

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 14 October, 2016

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.

Millennials driving tech innovation as Vivino launches online wine store

Published: 13 October, 2016

Leading wine app Vivino has become the next wine company to launch its own online store, allowing customers to purchase wine for the first time through its app and via the website.

Stock Spirits acquires three new brands to bolster key markets

Published: 13 October, 2016

Major spirits producer Stock Spirits is incorporating three new producers to its arsenal.

Beaujolais UK exports jump for second year in a row

Published: 13 October, 2016

Beaujolais exports to the UK have enjoyed a second year of encouraging growth, with volume up 18% and value up 20.9% between July 2015 and July 2016.

Reserves to be used to supplement reduced Chablis vintage

Published: 13 October, 2016

Reserves from vintage 2015 will be used to supplement reduced yields from this year's harvest in Chablis following disastrous weather in April this year.