Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

V d’Or awards open for 2026

Published: 04 July, 2025

The annual Vinexposium Business Awards, which reward the most “inspiring” sustainability initiatives in the wine and spirits industry, are now open to entries for 2026.

ProWein 2025 organisers bullish despite fall in visitors

Published: 19 March, 2025

Approximately 42,000 professionals from 128 countries travelled to Düsseldorf for the 2025 edition of ProWein, including influential buyers from the US, Japan, South Korea and China. Yet its closet rival, Wine Paris, welcomed 52,622 visitors this year, while its floorspace had ballooned by 80% compared to 2024 – a growing bête noire for organisers Messe Düsseldorf GmbH .

How the wine sector can navigate Trump’s trade war

Published: 17 March, 2025

Thanks to “Trump 2.0, tariffs are coming. It’s not a matter of if, but when”, WSTA chief executive Miles Beale said at a standout Wine Paris conference, where leading industry figures gathered to discuss how to manage and offset mounting geopolitical tensions and trade wars on the global wine trade.

UK/US trade wars: 'Tariffs are coming'

Published: 17 February, 2025

Thanks to “Trump 2.0, tariffs are coming. It’s not a matter of if, but when”, WSTA chief executive Miles Beale said at last week’s standout Wine Paris conference, where leading industry figures gathered to discuss how to manage and offset mounting geopolitical tensions and trade wars on the global wine trade.

Gérard Basset Foundation leads UK winners at V d’Or awards

Published: 10 February, 2025

The Gérard Basset Foundation and the Bordeaux Mentor Week won the ‘Best Education & Knowledge Sharing V d’Or’ category at the V d’Or awards 2025. The event, attended by Harpers, was hosted by Vinexposium at the Pavillon Gabriel in Paris on the eve (9 February) of Wine Paris.

Wine Paris announces headline events programme

Published: 03 February, 2025

Wine Paris has announced a series of events as part of its headline programme, The Academy, which will span 130 events involving 250 industry experts. The events will take place throughout the event’s three-days from 10 to 12 February.

Wines Unearthed announces 46-strong producer event for Wine Paris

Published: 24 January, 2025

Wines Unearthed has announced its second showing at Wine Paris, where it will be presenting wines from 16 countries. The organisation seeks to support small and medium-sized producers without representation in various markets and give them greater exposure at events such as this Paris-based trade show.

Show time: Which trade fairs are worth the trip?

Published: 22 January, 2025

Love them or loathe them, international trade fairs remain a key focus for movers and shakers in the UK. Not even the 5am red eye to Düsseldorf can dissuade intrepid buyers from saddling forth to Prowein; more than 50,000 visitors slurped and sluiced their way through 13 packed exhibition halls in 2024.

Wine Paris preview: Turbulence ahead for wines and spirits in 2025

Published: 27 November, 2024

A shifting picture of diversification amid a challenging global landscape emerged from an interesting discussion in London yesterday (26 November), where Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of Wine Paris owner Vinexposium, and Miles Beale, chief executive of the WSTA, gathered members of the press to discuss the potential ways of returning businesses in the UK and elsewhere to much-needed growth.

Laudun becomes new Côtes du Rhône Cru

Published: 20 September, 2024

Laudun has officially been recognised as the 18th Cru of the Côtes du Rhône, with 2024 set to mark the first vintage under this prestigious title. Formerly classified as Côtes du Rhône Villages Laudun, the wine-producing area achieved communal appellation status following a decision by the National Institute for Origin and Quality (INAO) on 11 September.

Wine Paris rebrands for 2025

Published: 01 July, 2024

Vinexposium’s exhibition, Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris, is consolidating its identity under the Wine Paris brand, marking a natural progression in its development.

Analysis: Doing Business in Brexit Britain

Published: 12 March, 2024

Andrew Catchpole convened a panel at Wine Paris to discuss the ins and outs of current trade with the UK.

Wine Paris extends international reach

Published: 15 February, 2024

Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris has reported a bumper show this year, with both exhibitor and visitor numbers up, including the international element.

White hot: Demand for fizz pushes white production to its highest ever level

Published: 14 February, 2024

Global red wine supply and demand have significantly decreased in the last twenty years, while white wine has picked up the slack (along with rosé), largely due to the boom in sparkling wine in markets like the UK.

V d’OR winners announced on eve of Wine Paris

Published: 12 February, 2024

Wine Paris & Vinexpo 2024 kicked off proceedings last night (11 February) with the first-ever V d’OR Awards.

Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2024 details announced

Published: 19 January, 2024

A full programme of events has been announced for the upcoming Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris, from 12 to 14 February, with major industry challenges being the prevailing theme across the show.

Details of Wine Paris and Vinexpo Paris revealed

Published: 26 October, 2023

Increasing numbers of international producers are joining Wine Paris and Vinexpo Paris 2024 with both new attendees and a more extensive exhibition footprint driving up attendances.

Wine Paris eyes ‘big potential’ to grow international reach

Published: 15 February, 2023

Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris believes it has the potential to grow the international (non-French) side of the show to 40% of the mix, in a challenge to the dominance of rival German fair Prowein.

Wine Paris partners with World’s Best Sommelier Competition

Published: 30 January, 2023

The upcoming Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris exhibition will showcase a number of landmark events involving award-winning sommeliers, including Chef & Sommelier Duos and the Battle of the Female Sommeliers.

Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris announces major focus on spirits

Published: 09 January, 2023

The upcoming Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris trade fair will feature a hall exclusively dedicated to the world of spirits, including an eye-catching 40-metre-long 'Infinite Bar'.