Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

European spirit producers tackle alcohol misuse

Published: 25 February, 2010

Europe's spirits producers have launched a online database to help reduce alcohol related harm.

New Taste

Published: 10 February, 2010

The first commercially available blend of Malbec and Torrontés and a sweet Kiwi Riesling are among the new releases reviewed by Claire Hu.

Aged malt release for Glenfiddich

Published: 27 January, 2010

Glenfiddich has released a new batch of its 30-year-old whisky and a limited number of bottles of 40-year-old.

New Taste

Published: 04 December, 2009

Cloudy Bay's latest vintage and a ground-breaking spirit are among the latest releases reviewed by Claire Hu.

The Portman Group launches minimum-age campaign

Published: 28 September, 2009

The Portman Group has launched a campaign to reinforce the message that young adults have to be and look 25, to be able to advertise alcohol.

Pack revamp for Glenfiddich range

Published: 08 September, 2009

William Grant has revealed new packaging for its Glenfiddich range of single malts.

The Portman Group appoints chairman

Published: 14 August, 2009

The alcohol and social responsibility body for drinks producers, the Portman Group has appointed Seymour Fortescue as its first external chairman.

Balvenie in link with Slow Food

Published: 04 August, 2009

The Balvenie has become the first Scotch whisky producer to become a supporting member of the Slow Food organisation.

Bacardi launches ready-to-serve mojito

Published: 23 July, 2009

Barcadi has launched a ready- mixed mojito to capitalise on the increasing number of people drinking at home as the recession continues to bite.

Ultra-premium launch for Belvedere

Published: 22 July, 2009

Belvedere vodka has launched an ultra-premium spirit flavoured with ginseng and guarana for nightclubs and high-end members bars.

JC and JD head Superbrands list

Published: 15 July, 2009

Jacob's Creek is the highest placed wine in the new Superbrands list, published by the research organisation of the same name this week.

Diageo shuffles Japanese portfolio

Published: 13 July, 2009

Diageo has embarked on a major overhaul of its Japanese distribution arrangements.

Bacardi's David to be new Grant boss

Published: 23 June, 2009

Bacardi global marketing chief Stella David is to leave the company to become the new chief executive of Scotch producer William Grant.

UK a bright spot for bullish Brown-Forman

Published: 10 June, 2009

The UK was one of the major contributing markets to a 3% rise in underlying net sales for Brown-Forman in the year to April 30.

Benevolent Day kicks off

Published: 05 June, 2009

Benevolent Day - the new fundraising initiative by the drink's industry's biggest charity - gets underway today with organisers hoping to raise a record amount of cash for the cause.

Newton the new face of Martini

Published: 04 June, 2009

UK actress Thandie Newton is to be unveiled as the new face of Martini's 'stay beautiful marketing campaign.

New Taste

Published: 28 May, 2009

A new Chilean on the block, Champagne goes dry and Southern Comfort in a can - Claire Hu reviews the hottest new releases.

David Cox to head New Zealand Wines

Published: 14 May, 2009

David Cox is the new chief of New Zealand Wine Growers for the UK and Europe.

Strong dollar hits Brown-Forman profit

Published: 11 March, 2009

Jack Daniel's and Southern Comfort producer Brown-Forman saw net sales fall by 11% in the three months to Jan 31, largely through the impact of the strong US dollar reducing the value of export sales.