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Friday Read: The post-pandemic hangover for hospitality

Published: 12 August, 2022

Nick Gillett, MD at specialist spirits company Mangrove UK, talks challenges and opportunities for the still beleaguered on-trade.

2022 MW exam questions and wines revealed

Published: 12 August, 2022

The Institute of Masters of Wine has published details of its 2022 MW exam, including the list of wines for the practical (tasting) part of the exam.

Prosecco preferred to Champagne for UK wedding ceremonies

Published: 12 August, 2022

The old adage goes, ‘spare no expense’ for your big wedding day. However, in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, those tying the knot are seeking cheaper alternatives for their lavish ceremonies.

Christopher Delalonde MS joins Tao Group Hospitality

Published: 11 August, 2022

Tao Group Hospitality has announced the appointment of Christopher Delalonde MS as head of wines at Tao Group Hospitality UK.

Hastings poised to launch natural wine festival

Published: 10 August, 2022

An eight day celebration of minimum-intervention winemaking is due to take place in Hastings this September, organised by restaurant owners Ben and Kate Norum.

Canned Wine Co. partners with National Gallery

Published: 10 August, 2022

The growing trend of unlikely brand crossovers has made its way into the drinks trade with Canned Wine Co. X National Gallery.

Looking ahead: Mark Roberts, Lanchester Wines

Published: 10 August, 2022

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

Amathus Drinks announces several new agencies ahead of Autumn tasting

Published: 09 August, 2022

Importer, wholesaler and distributor Amathus Drinks will showcase six new agencies during its September portfolio tasting, to be held at the Central London Royal Society of Chemistry on Piccadilly.

Conservative Party members oppose wine tax hikes

Published: 09 August, 2022

According to new YouGov research, over three-quarters of Tory party members want tax on wine to be frozen at its current rate or reduced.

Top Sherry competition Copa Jerez returns in October

Published: 08 August, 2022

Chefs and sommeliers at restaurants across the UK are invited to enter the world's top competition for Sherry.

The World's 50 Best Bars announces 51-100

Published: 08 August, 2022

Less than a week before the announcement of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2021, sponsored by Perrier, 50 Best has revealed the bars voted onto the extended 51-100 list.

Looking Ahead: Michael Saunders, C&C Group

Published: 08 August, 2022

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

Bordeaux Index records 37% revenue growth in H1 2022

Published: 08 August, 2022

The global fine wine and spirits merchant, Bordeaux Index, generated £80m in revenue in the first half of 2022 – an increase of 37%.

Record 64% of the UK’s top 100 restaurant companies are now making a loss

Published: 08 August, 2022

The national accountancy group, UHY Hacker Young, has revealed that a record 64% of the UK’s top 100 restaurant companies are now making a loss.

Red alert for hospitality as the cost of living heats up

Published: 08 August, 2022

Hospitality businesses are facing a case of ‘out the frying pan, into the fire’ this autumn as the UK teeters on the verge of a recession and a crippling cost of living crisis, leading members of the trade have said.

New director confirmed for Bureau du Champagne UK

Published: 05 August, 2022

Comité Champagne, the trade association representing Champagne Growers and Houses, has appointed Victoria Henson as the new director of its Bureau du Champagne UK.