“Suppliers effectively operate in a climate of fear as Sainsbury’s and Asda act as gatekeepers to the market”, the Food and Drinks Federation (FDF) has said in the latest round of consultations on the proposed supermarket merger.
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The Vindependents has launched its first gin, with rum, bourbon, cognac and vodka to follow, as this independent merchant member-owned buying group looks to expand its portfolio into premium spirits.
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African wine, spirits and cider giant Distell is set to launch a new premium wine division with Nederburg as its flagship, Harpers can reveal.
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New Zealand Winegrowers has confirmed 18 recipients of its 2019 International Sommelier Scholarship, designed to encourage on-trade ambassadors for the country’s wines.
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Poland is setting its sights to become an internationally recognised producer of quality wine, with the number of vineyards doubling over the past four years.
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The second annual ProWein Business Report looking at the attractiveness of international export markets for wine has placed China in pole position for the first time.
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Harpers Wine Stars, the competition judged by buyers for buyers, is returning fresh for 2019 – and there’s only just over a week left to sign up.
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Indie merchant WoodWinters has strengthened its growing wholesale portfolio with the addition of the UK agency for Soul Growers from Barossa.
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Kent estate Simpsons has released its first sparkling wine, six years after its founders branched out from the Languedoc in France to launch their first UK venture.
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Ginmeister, the company behind Pinkster gin, has expanded its range of Hedgepig fruit gin liqueurs with three new variants.
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The wildfires currently raging in California have ‘not particularly’ affected wine country.
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Diageo has agreed to sell 19 brands to Sazerac, the US distiller, for $550 million.
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Napa Valley has announced a “Goldilocks” 2018 vintage.
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In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.
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New research has unveiled winemaking areas in the UK that could rival Champagne – and they’re not necessarily what you might expect.
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UK-based wine supplier and brand owner Copestick Murray and Cava giant Freixenet have revealed plans to merge as of January 1.
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William Grant & Sons has appointed Ifan Jenkins to the role of marketing director for UK and Ireland.
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Freixenet has signed up as sponsor of Christmas at Kew for the second year running.
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Lidl swept the board at the Wotwine 2019 Supermarket Wine Retailer Awards taking home three out of four gongs.
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Japan has had a boost in winemaking productivity over the past decade, particularly among smaller, artisanal producers who are now leading the charge for quality and innovation. We took a closer look at a country which is focusing outwards on growing its reputation and inwards on winemaking expertise.
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