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Majestic appoints former Sainsbury’s buyer

Published: 14 August, 2017

Majestic has appointed former Sainsbury’s and Oddbins buyer Julie Buckley as senior buyer.

Maker’s Mark launches 'bartender engagement' programme

Published: 14 August, 2017

Premium bourbon brand Maker’s Mark has revealed a new ‘bartender engagement’ series of workshops hosted by new ‘brand diplomat’ Amanda Humphrey.

Australia’s alternative varieties buck trend in UK market

Published: 14 August, 2017

Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Verdelho and Fiano are among a host of alternative and less established varieties from Australia that are on the rise, helping drive premium sales from Down Under in the UK.

Bombay Sapphire reveals campaign partners

Published: 14 August, 2017

Bombay Sapphire has partnered with ten bars across Europe as part of its recently launched ‘A Gin Of Ten Journeys’ campaign.

Looking ahead: Andrew Bewes, MD at Hallgarten

Published: 14 August, 2017

The autumn tasting season will be upon us before we know it, as the trade prepares for the run up to the all-important Christmas trading period.

Villages and zone wines to be allowed in Rioja

Published: 13 August, 2017

The Rioja control board has given the nod for changes to be made to regulations which will give greater visibility to smaller geographical units.

Looking ahead: Paul Jenkins, Caprice Holdings and The Birley Group

Published: 11 August, 2017

The autumn tasting season will be upon us before we know it, as the trade prepares for the run up to the all-important Christmas trading period.

Nederburg encourages trade to get cycling and pairing for charity fundraiser

Published: 11 August, 2017

South African producer Nederburg is encouraging pubs and businesses in the UK to help to ‘mobilise’ African communities and make it easier for people to access education, healthcare and economic opportunities.

The week that was

Published: 11 August, 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.

NWTC hits the road

Published: 10 August, 2017

The company behind the Botanist has adapted its offering to four wheels so that it can tour the country with its cocktails and craft beers.

Quintessential Brands wins Cockspur distribution deal

Published: 10 August, 2017

Quintessential Brands has signed a deal as the UK distributor for Cockspur rum.

Edinburgh Gin unveils new look for fruit liqueurs

Published: 10 August, 2017

Edinburgh Gin has unveiled a new design for its fruit gin liqueurs in a bid to bring the the range in-line with the brand’s core portfolio.

Spirit of Zing receives revamp following investment in new facilities

Published: 10 August, 2017

Speciality drinks brand World of Zing has given its Spirit of Zing cocktails portfolio an overhaul following investment in new facilities.

New look limited edition for Sailor Jerry as spiced rum continues soar

Published: 10 August, 2017

William Grant & Sons has unveiled a new limited-edition bottle design for premium spiced rum, Sailor Jerry.

Franciacorta knuckles down for early harvest as yields threaten to fall 30%

Published: 09 August, 2017

Drought, frost and hailstorms have been the bane of northern Italian vineyards so far in 2017, leading to an early harvest which is expected to significantly reduce yields.

Naked Wines reveals £1m investment into English wine as sales surge

Published: 09 August, 2017

Naked Wines has reported a 16% volume increase in annual sales of its English wines (to July 2017), driven by the seemingly unquenchably thirst for home-grown bubbles.