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Distell launches 56 Hundred Nederburg wine as profits surge

Published: 27 August, 2014

South Afica's Distell has launched a new Nederburg range 56 Hundred, which includes a Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio.

Virgin Wines records best ever sales for July

Published: 27 August, 2014

Virgin Wines celebrated its best month in its 14-year history in July, as its web sales grew 22% year on year.

Grande Dame of wine trade Baroness Philippine de Rothschild dies

Published: 26 August, 2014

Leading light of the global wine trade Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, head of the Rothschild family dynasty, has died aged 80.

Napa earthquake not expected to affect overall wine stocks

Published: 26 August, 2014

Last week's earthquake in Napa is not expected to impact the region's overall wine stocks, despite a number of wineries in the region suffering large scale damage.

Napa Valley wine industry rocked by 6.1 earthquake

Published: 26 August, 2014

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Napa Valley early Saturday morning, leaving core restaurant and wine industries in both Napa and Sonoma counties reeling as they assess damages.

Tesco cuts prices on top wines ahead of Christmas rush

Published: 26 August, 2014

Tesco is cutting prices on a range of top wines as it starts clearing warehouse stock ahead of the Christmas rush.

Infographic: why the on-trade is losing out on wine sales

Published: 26 August, 2014

Get a snapshot of what drives consumer's decisions about what to drink when they're out in bars and restaurants by checking out our infographic on the subject.

Young alcohol abusers not helped by counselling says new research

Published: 22 August, 2014

Counselling young people with drinking problems has limited results, according to new academic research.

New "affordable" steak and lobster chain to launch in Southend

Published: 22 August, 2014

Bourgee is a new chain of so-called affordable "luxury steak and lobster restaurants" which is opening the first of its new outlets in Southend in September.

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

Published: 22 August, 2014

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.

Pay increases on the rise as the economy improves says XpertHR

Published: 22 August, 2014

There are signs that an improving economy are finally being seen in pay packets and salary increases across the country, according to new research from pay specialists, XpertHR.

Bulk wine growth sees extra demand for World Bulk Wine exhibition

Published: 22 August, 2014

The rise in popularity and importance of bulk wine in the global wine market is reflected in the World Bulk Wine Exhibition having to expand to cope with demand from exhibitors.

Diageo 'disappointed' over Portman Group decision on Mix It Up Tonight promotion

Published: 21 August, 2014

Diageo has said it is 'disappointed' over a decision that its Mix it Up Tonight counter-top display unit breached marketing rules by encouraging irresponsible impulse purchases.

Final, final call for Harpers Global Design award entries

Published: 21 August, 2014

OK it's nearly time to put down those pens, stop writing and hand your forms in to the teacher. Yes, tomorrow marks the closing date for entries to Harpers Global Design awards which hope to reward and highlight the best drinks labels and bottles on sale around the world.

Tussock Jumper wine brand finally arrives in UK thanks to Amazon

Published: 21 August, 2014

Tussock Jumper - a 2 million bottle selling wine brand internationally - has eventually arrived in the UK via Amazon after finding the market's 'gatekeepers' difficult to bypass.

Treasury Wine Estates annual results show net loss of over AUD$100m for 2014

Published: 21 August, 2014

Treasury Wine Estates posted a net loss of AUD$100.9 million with net profits tanking, down by 33% for the year to June 30, 2014.

New Zealand's export wine sales grow 10%

Published: 21 August, 2014

New Zealand's wine industry has seen export sales rise 10% in the past year as sales hit a new record of NZ$1.33 billion.

Wine Australia ramps up Nordic focus

Published: 21 August, 2014

Wine Australia is targeting the Nordic markets by bringing a roadshow to Stockholm, Oslo and Helsinki next month.

Pernod Ricard calls for premium wine and spirits push in impulse for Christmas 2014

Published: 21 August, 2014

Pernod Ricard UK is aiming to cash in on millions of pounds of lost sales in premium wines and spirits in the impulse sector this Christmas by helping retailers encourage customers to trade up.