Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Martell launches on-pack promotion to win luxury home

Published: 28 July, 2011

Pernod Ricard owned Martell has launched an on-pack promotion offering consumers a chance to win a luxury home in Cognac.

Courvoisier pedals punch sampling drive

Published: 21 July, 2011

An eight metre high pedal powered punch machine will be the main attraction in Courvoisier's new summer sampling campaign.

Rémy Cointreau in exclusive talks over Champagne sale

Published: 02 March, 2011

Rémy Cointreau has entered into exclusive negotiations with EPI over the sale of its Champagne division.

Distell sales hit hard by exchange rate

Published: 17 February, 2011

South African wine and spirits conglomerate Distell's sales gains have been hard hit by unfavourable exchange rates and a less profitable sales mix.

Cognac sales up 30% in 2010

Published: 24 January, 2011

2010 was a record year for Cognac, as shipments reached an all-time high of 1.86 billion Euros (£1.58 billion).

Vinexpo: World wine industry is robust

Published: 13 January, 2011

Vinexpo insists the world wine industry is in good health - despite big companies looking to dispose of assets.

UK spirits market on course for growth

Published: 12 January, 2011

Spirits consumption in the UK will continue to increase over the next four years, according to research carried out by Vinexpo/IWSR.

New look for Cuvée Pierre Frapin

Published: 23 November, 2010

The new packaging for the ultra-premium Cuvée Pierre Frapin 1888 features stylish detail.

New look for Cuvée Pierre Frapin

Published: 23 November, 2010

The new packaging for the ultra-premium Cuvée Pierre Frapin 1888 features stylish detail.

Hennessy gears up for 54th Gold Cup

Published: 15 November, 2010

Hennessy is gearing up for this year's Gold Cup at Newbury which will mark 54 years of continuous partnership.

Cognac launches iPhone app

Published: 29 October, 2010

A new mobile phone application for Cognac has been launched by the region's generic body, the BNIC.

Pernod Ricard sells Renault Cognac

Published: 14 October, 2010

Pernod Ricard has sold the Renault Cognac brand to the Finnish drinks operation Altia for €10 million.

Cognac auction raises €70,000 for charity

Published: 17 September, 2010

The fifth annual Part des Anges, or angel's share, charity auction of specially-made Cognacs, has raised more than €70,000.

Maxxium's new £1,800 Cognac

Published: 09 September, 2009

Maxxium UK is launching a new luxury Cognac, L'Essence de Courvoisier, aimed at connoisseurs which retails at £1,800 a bottle.

Calabrese joins the Cognac elite

Published: 12 June, 2009

Gerry Calabrese of the Hoxton Pony is among the new members of Courvoisier's elite online professional network site The Future 500.

Cognac producers launch education toolkit

Published: 24 April, 2009

Cognac producers have financed and developed a new training toolkit to help trade professionals improve their understanding of the region and its products.

Altia bags Pernod Cognac

Published: 01 April, 2009

Pernod Ricard has continued its sell-off of brands from the acquisition of Vin & Sprit from the Swedish monopoly, with an agreement to dispose of Gronstedts Cognac to Finnish drinks group Altia.

Tulips beat balloons for Cognac

Published: 22 February, 2009

Experts have agreed that an elegant tulip glass, rather than the tradition brandy balloon, is the best vessel for tasting Cognac.

China boosts Remy Cognac sales

Published: 22 January, 2009

Continued growth in premium categories of Cognac in China helped Remy Cointreau post a 0.9% increase in turnover on its own brands in the nine months to Dec 31.