Bancroft Wines appointed UK agent for Petaluma

Rosemount aims to be perfect match for everyday meals

Treasury Wine Estates has launched a "food-centered" range of wines under its Rosemount brand in an effort to link wine to everyday meal occasions.

Waitrose introduces seven day payment terms for small suppliers

Waitrose announced it would be rolling out seven day payment terms for small suppliers in an industry leading move.

California wine sales hit record-high sales volume

California wines sales both domestically in the US and international hit a record of 276 million cases in 2015, with an estimated retail value of US$31.9 billion, according to the Wine Institute located in California.

Vega Sicilia moves to London

Spain's Vega Sicilia aiming to capitalise on London's vibrant global wine market

Nielsen: Brexit shakes consumer sentiment

According to new Nieslen data, the sentiment that "Brexit will negatively impact the British economy" is now being held by almost two-thirds of shoppers, with younger consumers looking to tighten their financial belts.

Sicilian producer Planeta focuses on the entire customer experience as business expands

Sicilian and family-owned producer Planeta is expanding the business with investments focusing on enhancing the entire customer experience and diversifying the business as it expands across the island.

Liv-ex: En Primeur 2015 sales less than 25% of 2009 levels

In a final report on En Primeur 2015 from fine wine trading platform Liv-ex, the company predicts that the prices seen in 2009 and 2010 are now a thing of the past.

Think Indie, Drink Indie: Independent insight

Independent merchants to take centre stage at Think Indie, Drink Indie symposium

Rabobank: EU Referendum outcome to have 'critical implications' for beverage sector

According to a new report released by Rabobank today, the results of the referendum vote "will have critical implications for the beverage sector, given the UK's role as both a major importer (e.g. wine) and major supplier (e.g. scotch)."

The Week That Was: Top news, Q&As and analysis on Harpers.co.uk

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, financial news for the drinks trade, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Wine Society takes top merchant award as IWC winners celebrate

At last night's 33rd annual International Wine Challenge dinner held at the Hilton Park Lane Hotel in London, The Wine Society was the bigger winner of the evening taking home IWC's Wine Merchant of the year award.

IWC 2016 Results: 2016 Champion wine winners

Last night at the annual International Wine Challenge awards dinner in London, five wines were crowned Champions and one wine took home the Champion of Champions award, recognised as some of the top gongs in the industry.

LFL sales down in food and clothing at M&S

Beleaguered high street retailer Marks & Spencer has posted a 4.3% drop in total sales in the 13 weeks to July 2.

Majestic holding off on shareholder payout

The chairman of Majestic wine has announced that the group will not be paying a shareholder dividend this financial year in order to balance the books following the acquisition of Naked Wines.

Drake & Morgan acquires Corney & Barrow Bars Limited

Drake & Morgan, the bar and restaurant group, has acquired the wine bar side of the business at Corney & Barrow for an undisclosed sum.

Berry Bros. & Rudd appoints operations director

Berry Bros. & Rudd has announced the appointment of an Operations, Logistics and IT Director.

New era for Distell whisky maker

Andy Watts is moving on from his role as distillery manager at South Africa's James Sedgwick after 25 years.

Brexit: Hush Heath reports rising demand post referendum

An English wine producer is in talks with a major UK retailer to significantly increase supply as a direct result of Brexit.

Think Indie: Building your business

Operating as a 'bricks and mortar' independent in today's retail environment can be tough.