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UK spirits decline, premium segments resilient
James Lawrence looks at the trends shaping and driving premium sales
Read more...James Lawrence looks at the trends shaping and driving premium sales
Read more...David Kermode charts a bumpy ride for France’s favourite fizz
Read more...With the number of schemes related to sustainable production many and varied, are we confusing consumers? James Lawrence reports.
Read more...Jo Gilbert canvassed independent traders to find out how they are looking to stay relevant and competitive during this era of expensive living.
Read more...Hungary’s Furmint has been making waves for both the quality and individuality of the wines, with this spring’s Furmint & Friends tasting at London’s Painters’ Hall featuring the most comprehensive spotlight yet on this grape. Harpers partnered with Wines of Hungary UK to convene a round table to analyse the positioning and potential of this exciting volcanic soil-grown variety, with regional expert Caroline Gilby MW giving an introductory overview. Panellists were also offered a taster of some exemplary styles to frame their discussion.
Read more...The premium mixers market is showing resilience in the face of the cost of living crisis, finds Nigel Huddleston.
Read more...As cost pressures rise and gin distillery closures begin to rack up, Henry Jeffreys takes the temperature of this major category.
Read more...With rum pushing a premium image, Andrew Catchpole asks how fast and how far it can go.
Read more...Andrew Catchpole gathered together a panel to taste and debate the merits of this fashionable but rather niche category.
Read more...With premium rosé in the ascendancy, James Lawrence asks why apathy rules regarding its listings.
Read more...Jo Gilbert looks at how bulk shippers are trying to calm the storm of global wine supply.
Read more...As Broadland Drinks re-installs its corking line after a 15-year absence, Jo Gilbert looks at the future for cork as a technically sound, carbon negative option.
Read more...Across the globe wineries are ramping up their investments in tourism experiences. Rupert Millar reports on the value of a still-growing sector.
Read more...James Lawrence charts the progress being made by the growing number of Harpers Sustainability Charter participants.
Read more...With a big buzz around regenerative viticulture, Andrew Catchpole digs down for a closer view.
Read more...All parts of the wine supply chain – from producers to retailers – can find ways to minimise their environmental impact. James Bayley reports.
Read more...The alcohol industry is tasked with helping consumers bridge the gap between their appetite for sustainable solutions and following through, writes Jo Gilbert.
Read more...In some quarters, Port sales received something of a lockdown boost as consumers made the most of longer, more relaxed at-home-drinking occasions. Jo Gilbert asks, can restaurants utilise this goodwill to maximise sales this winter?
Read more...Henry Jeffreys looks beyond Scotch and more latterly Japan, to those countries which have emerged as serious, sellable propositions for the trade.
Read more...David Kermode quizzes the experts about why lees ageing is so important when it comes to the finest Champagnes.
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