Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

WSTA's Miles Beale on the Budget: Unsurprising surprises

Published: 13 March, 2017

What was surprising about the result of the Budget this year was that it that it did not contain any surprises.

Berkmann ballot puts Portugal on top

Published: 10 March, 2017

Berkmann Wine Cellars took the opportunity to take the temperature of up and coming grapes, styles and regions likely to cause a stir in 2017.

Think Gin 2017 Awards: Winners announced

Published: 10 March, 2017

This week Harpers' held its third Think Gin event to celebrate the growth of this versatile, yet undeniably British spirit.

The International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show set for UK debut

Published: 10 March, 2017

The International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show (IBWSS) is poised to make its London debut next year.

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

Published: 10 March, 2017

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.

Decision not to unite Vinisud and Millésime Bio branded 'damaging'

Published: 09 March, 2017

Efforts to unite two international trade shows have been thwarted after there was a disagreement over whether they should both take place under one roof.

What the Budget means for wine and spirit prices

Published: 08 March, 2017

Wine and spirit duty is set to increase from 8p for a bottle of wine and by 43p for a bottle of gin as a result of the Chancellor's decision to make alcohol subject to inflationary rises.

Trade bodies "disappointed" by the Chancellor's decision not to cut alcohol duties

Published: 08 March, 2017

The Chancellor's decision not to cut duties on alcohol and tobacco has been meet with dismay by the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.

Lidl reports rapid growth for wine category

Published: 08 March, 2017

With a global turnover of over £70billion, and trading operations in 28 countries, the Lidl empire is continuing to grow in the UK, with 35 new stores opening in 2016, and a further 50 planned for this year.

Ade McKeon joins Accolade Wines as UK and Ireland GM

Published: 08 March, 2017

New World leader Accolade Wines has a new general manager for the UK and Ireland.

Bacardi CEO successor announced

Published: 07 March, 2017

Spirits giant Bacardi will have a new CEO by 2018.

Grocery market share for discounters hits record 12%

Published: 07 March, 2017

The march of the discounters continues as £1 in every £8 spent on groceries is now spent in either Aldi or Lidl.

Halewood and Pernod Ricard show commitment to flavoured spirits

Published: 07 March, 2017

The trend for flavoured spirits is showing no signs of slowing down with further launches this week from Halewood and Pernod Ricard.

Think Gin 2017: Mapping out gin's future

Published: 06 March, 2017

When something gets too big or grows too fast, it's only a matter of time before the wolves gather, waiting for it to fall - or trying to knock it - off its pedestal. This is true of gin, where the spirit's unprecedented rise has made it a target for gleeful mutterings that it's finally past its peak.

Stand alone Oregon and Washington State tasting returns to London

Published: 06 March, 2017

Wines from Oregon and Washington State are stepping out from California's shadow as they prepare to stage their first stand alone tasting in the UK in four years.

Two Brits on the list of four new inductees to the MW hall of fame

Published: 06 March, 2017

A co-founder of Noble Rot and a Marks & Spencer buyer are among four new names which have been added to the illustrious list of MWs.

Sales of fizz breaks Christmas barrier of 45 million bottles for first time

Published: 06 March, 2017

Sales of sparkling set yet another benchmark in the run up to Christmas, with sparkler-hungry Brits quaffing 10% more than usual in the off-trade and 37% in the on-trade.

Heineken targets food outlets with artisanal cider duo

Published: 06 March, 2017

Heineken has added an artisanal duo to its Bulmers cider portfolio created with premium and food outlets in mind.

Harpers' Hot 100: Celebrating the most influential people in the on-trade

Published: 03 March, 2017

Welcome to the launch of Harpers' Hot 100, a new annual feature that looks to identify and celebrate the most influential people in the quality drinks-focused on-trade.

Moët UK's Sommelier Of The Year opens for entries

Published: 03 March, 2017

Moët & Chandon's Sommelier of the Year competition has returned for another year, once again looking to bestow the accolade on a shining star of the UK on-trade.