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Pernod Ricard's H1 sales grow by 12%

Published: 16 February, 2023

Pernod Ricard, the world’s second-largest wine and spirits seller has announced a 12% increase in sales for H1 FY23.

Record number of new importers to showcase at SITT

Published: 16 February, 2023

SITT, the tasting for independents from the on and off-trades has announced a record number of new importers for the annual event.

New era for Mangrove following French buyout

Published: 13 February, 2023

Mangrove Global has been bought by the spirits branch of GBH, a French group based in Martinique, in a move which is set to usher in a new phase for the company.

Nick Gillett: Wholesale at a crossroads – which way now?

Published: 10 February, 2023

We’re now at a crossroads in the UK. I don’t mean economically or politically. I will leave others to comment on that. Having worked previously for a wholesaler and now as a distributor, it’s the changing wholesale drinks market I want to discuss.

C&C Group’s Bibendum and Matthew Clark join Harpers Sustainability Charter

Published: 10 February, 2023

One of the UK’s leading premium wine specialists, Bibendum, has signed onto the Harpers Sustainability Charter as a ‘Sustainability Champion’.

Raymond Reynolds imports Pico Wines via zero-emission sail vessel

Published: 09 February, 2023

Pico Wines and their UK importer Raymond Reynolds have announced the first shipment of wine from the Island of Pico, the first to the UK in over 80 years.

VSPT Wine Group announces launch of UK subsidiary

Published: 06 February, 2023

VSPT Wine Group has announced the launch of a new subsidiary – VSPT UK – to strengthen its distribution and service to the market and retailers.

Jascots expands New Zealand portfolio with Prophet’s Rock

Published: 01 February, 2023

Jascots Wine Merchants has added New Zealand producer Prophet’s Rock to its expanding portfolio.

Musar turns to Fells for UK distribution

Published: 31 January, 2023

Lebanese producer Chateau Musar is to join the John E. Fells & Sons portfolio, adding to the roll call of leading family estates the importer represents in the UK.

Exclusive: Justerini & Brooks joins forces with Raúl Pérez

Published: 27 January, 2023

Wine Merchant Justerini & Brooks has unveiled its first-ever collaborative wine – a partnership between buyer Mark Dearing and icon of Spanish winemaking, producer Raúl Pérez.

Louis Latour Agencies tasting: "We are constantly looking to expand"

Published: 27 January, 2023

Louis Latour Agencies, owned by Maison Louis Latour, the historic Burgundy grower negotiant, showcased its small but impressive portfolio at the Haberdasher’s Hall in central London on Wednesday.

Diageo announces 18% sales growth in 2023 interim results

Published: 26 January, 2023

The British multinational alcoholic beverage company, Diageo, has reported net sales of £9.4 billion in the half-year ending 31 December 2022, an increase of 18.4% on the same period in 2021.

Maisons Marques et Domaines adds Tenuta Luce to UK portfolio

Published: 25 January, 2023

Tenuta Luce has announced that it will be commercially represented by Maisons Marques et Domaines in the UK market.

Jascots marks growth of premium range

Published: 25 January, 2023

Jascots Wine Merchants has recorded strong results for 2022, laying growth at the door of new business and an ongoing focus on range premiumisation.

Grenache in the spotlight at UK’s biggest showcase of Australian wine

Published: 25 January, 2023

The Australia Trade Tasting returned to London on 24 January 2023, showcasing more than 700 wines from 200 wine producers to hundreds of trade and media in the UK.

Yalumba reveals new organic collection

Published: 24 January, 2023

Barossa Valley producers Yalumba have announced a new range of organic certified wines.

Beyond Wines adds Western Cape-based Overhex to its portfolio

Published: 24 January, 2023

In a bid to grow South African Wines in the UK, distributor Beyond Wines has added Western Cape-based Overhex to its portfolio.

Hayward Bros. and The Usual Suspects broaden UK offering

Published: 23 January, 2023

Hayward Bros, the family-owned, London-based importer has strengthened its relationship with Australian producer The Usual Suspects Collective, headed up by Jonathon Hesketh.

Bancroft pushes into the Spanish Levante with new addition

Published: 23 January, 2023

Bodegas Mustiguillo, part of the Grandes Pagos de Espana, is joining the Bancroft Wines portfolio as the distributor bolsters UK representation of wine from Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

Liberty welcomes record number of visitors to familiar turf

Published: 20 January, 2023

Liberty Wines is celebrating a bumper tasting at its usual Oval hunting ground on Tuesday (17 February), where a record number of visitors made the pilgrimage to its annual portfolio event.