Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Campari Group’s Francesco Cruciani joins WSTA executive board

Published: 12 July, 2024

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has welcomed a new board member, adding another major global spirit brand to its executive board.

Campari clarifies it is not under investigation for tax evasion

Published: 27 June, 2024

Campari Group has officially clarified that neither Davide Campari-Milano NV nor any of its subsidiaries are under investigation by authorities, addressing recent media reports from yesterday (26 June). In a statement, the company emphasised that no impact is expected for Davide Campari-Milano NV or its subsidiaries.

Campari Group expands Aperol production capacity

Published: 22 April, 2024

Campari Group is set to double the production capacity of Aperol by expanding its Novi Ligure Plant, the group’s largest production hub globally.

Campari steps into ‘super premium’ cognac category

Published: 15 December, 2023

Campari Group is set acquire Courvoisier from Beam Suntory, adding what the company describes as a “fourth major leg” to its spirits portfolio.

Campari Q3 sales below consensus despite 4.4% increase

Published: 26 October, 2023

Italian liqueur group Campari has revealed its third quarter like-for-like sales rose 4.4%, below analyst expectations, due to a very tough comparison base (Q3 2022: +18.6%) and unfavourable weather conditions in Europe.

The Rum Renaissance: Is Rum the new Gin?

Published: 28 April, 2022

A report by Campari Group UK explains why rum is a key growth area in the on and off-trade, as the category plays into central consumer and shopper trends influencing the market.

New vocational hardship initiative launched by The Drinks Trust

Published: 05 October, 2021

The Drinks Trust has unveiled the launch of a new vocational hardship initiative called Develop, a scheme designed to lift people out of long-term hardship and help tackle the staff and skill shortage in the drinks hospitality sector.

Moët Hennessy and Campari enter joint venture

Published: 13 July, 2021

Moët Hennessy and Campari Group have announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture with the purpose of investing in wines and spirits ecommerce companies.