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Nominations open for Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards

Published: 10 June, 2025

Be Inclusive Hospitality has announced that nominations for its BIH Spotlight Awards are now open.

The Whisky Exchange announces Natalie Tennent as new MD

Published: 10 June, 2025

Premium spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange has revealed Natalie Tennent as its new MD.

Tayēr + Elementary-owners launch Barcelona cocktail bar

Published: 09 June, 2025

Monica Berg and Alex Kratena of London’s Tayēr + Elementary have launched Kyara a new project in Barcelona. The new venture is based at the new SLS Barcelona in the Port Fòrum neighbourhood of the Catalan capital, taking a unique mixological approach.

Gérard Basset Foundation announces fresh scholarship intake

Published: 09 June, 2025

The Gérard Basset Foundation has announced its latest Laurent-Perrier Champagne scholarship cohort. The charity was initially going to award 10 individuals but decided to honour 12 new scholars thanks to a strong applicant class.

Nick Gillett: Vermouth's underappreciated charm

Published: 09 June, 2025

I do so enjoy punctuating my usual grumbly opinion pieces with love letters to spirits. And this month, it’s the turn of vermouth. An historic fortified wine infused with various botanical flavours, it’s a firm favourite all over Europe, in the United States, and perhaps unexpectedly, in South America. It conjures romantic images of shaded al fresco drinking spots, on sunny European streets, and it’s bloody delicious to boot. So why isn’t it a staple in our booze cupboards at home? Here’s my reasoning for why it should be.

Italy’s 2025 Wine Business Program open for applicants

Published: 09 June, 2025

Opportunities in the wine trade are scarce these days, particularly for those at the start of their careers, but recent graduates and post grads with an interest in the wine industry/agribusiness can now apply for one of 20 places on the 2025 Wine Business Program.

30 Under 30: Results 2025

Published: 09 June, 2025

Now in its fourth year, the Harpers 30 Under 30 list celebrates a new generation that is fundamentally reshaping the wine and spirits industry with purpose, innovation and global perspective. Like previous years, our standouts for 2025 are a highly accomplished bunch, making significant impacts to wine and spirits despite often only a short time in the industry.

Bottle weight update to Hallgarten Eco Standard

Published: 06 June, 2025

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has updated its sustainability guide to include analysis of bottle weight and use of recycled materials in wine bottles.

Bordeaux sustainability webinar focuses in on environmental progress

Published: 06 June, 2025

Harpers most recent sustainability-themed webinar, Bordeaux – A Case Study for Sustainable Winemaking, is now live and free to watch on our YouTube channel.

Court Of Master Sommeliers to celebrate 2,000 Asia certifications

Published: 06 June, 2025

The Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) is to celebrate having awarded 2,000 certificates in China and Asia with a walkaround tasting and dinner at Shanghai’s Okura Garden Hotel in July.

IWSR acquired by WGSN

Published: 05 June, 2025

Drinks industry data and insights provider IWSR has been acquired by trend forecasting company WGSN.

WineFi recruits Matthew Small as head of investment

Published: 05 June, 2025

The wine investment company WineFi has added Matthew Small (pictured, right) to its team as head of investment.

EWGA slashes emissions with HVO fuel switch

Published: 05 June, 2025

Lancashire wine importer and wholesaler EWGA Wines has announced it is switching its entire fleet of vans from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel.

Rainbow wine label support for Pride month

Published: 04 June, 2025

Mentzendorff is supporting the LGBTQIA+ community in the UK with Aix rosé in bottles sporting a rainbow logo.

Petition urges Government to help 9,000 pubs at risk of closure

Published: 04 June, 2025

Campaign group #Save Britain’s Pubs has launched a petition urging the government to introduce emergency measures to help curb the decline of the nation’s public houses.