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Bibendum keeps it light at ‘Cape & the Boot’ tasting

Published: 06 September, 2023

Under the resurgent London sunshine, Bibendum showcased two of its hottest wine regions for its ‘the Cape & the Boot’ tasting.

Ridgeview Wine Estate joins Hallgarten Wines' portfolio

Published: 05 September, 2023

Specialist wine importer, Hallgarten & Novum Wines, has announced the introduction of B Corp, Ridgeview Wine Estate, in Sussex, to its portfolio, available to the UK on and off trade.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Justin Liddle, Mentzendorff

Published: 04 September, 2023

Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. Here, we conclude our series with Justin Liddle, interim MD at Mentzendorff. to find out how the year has gone so far, and what the remainder may bring.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Ben Knollys, Hatch Mansfield

Published: 23 August, 2023

Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with Ben Knollys, MD of Hatch Mansfield, to find out how the year as gone so far, and what the remainder may bring.

Enotria & Coe welcomes new COO

Published: 15 August, 2023

Enotria & Coe has announced the appointment of Julian Momen as its new chief operating officer (COO), who has joined the company after holding several top jobs across the industry.

Bibendum appoints Valeria Rodriguez as head of Fine Wine

Published: 10 August, 2023

Bibendum Wine, the premium wine specialist, has appointed Valeria Rodriguez as head of its Fine Wine division.

Mangrove expands spirits team following French buyout

Published: 10 August, 2023

Mangrove Global, the independent spirits distributor, has expanded its marketing team and collective expertise by appointing four new spirits specialists. The expansion of ‘team purple’ comes soon after Mangrove was bought by French conglomerate, Groupe Bernard Hayot (GBH), bringing it into the fold of the SPIRIBAM portfolio.

Amber Beverage UK merges with Indie Brands

Published: 04 August, 2023

Amber Beverage UK (ABUK), the distributor for up-and-coming spirits brands, has merged with drinks marketing company Indie Brands.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Troy Christensen, Enotria

Published: 26 July, 2023

Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with Troy Christensen, CEO, Enotria, to find out how the year has gone so far and what the remainder may bring.

Hatch Mansfield remembers founding member, Philip Tuck MW

Published: 24 July, 2023

Harpers is today continuing to report on the unexpected death of Philip Tuck MW, wine director at Hatch Mansfield.

Pepe Mendoza joins Alliance Wine

Published: 21 July, 2023

Alliance Wine has further strengthened its Spanish portfolio with the addition of Pepe Mendoza, and its range of authentic Alicante wines.

Philip Tuck MW passes away

Published: 21 July, 2023

It is with sadness that Harpers announces the death of Philip Tuck MW, wine director at Hatch Mansfield, who has passed away following an accident abroad.

Justerini & Brooks adds Bodegas Fulcro of Rias Baixas DO

Published: 13 July, 2023

Fine wine importer Justerini & Brooks has expanded its portfolio of Spanish wines with the addition of Bodegas Fulcro in the Rias Baixas DO.

Boutinot adds Juan Gil to portfolio

Published: 12 July, 2023

Manchester-based distributor Boutinot Wines UK has added Bodegas Juan Gil, a leading winery in Jumilla in the south-east of Spain to its portfolio.

Alliance aims to formalise waste removal from tastings

Published: 07 July, 2023

Alliance Wine has announced a partnership with the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) on a project which aims to remove waste from tastings, with best practice to be shared with the wider trade.

C&C group to represent Yealands in the UK

Published: 05 July, 2023

C&C Group, one of the UK’s largest drinks distributors, has welcomed Yealands Wine Group into its diverse portfolio of drinks brands.

Jeroboams puts new exclusives on show at scaled-up tasting

Published: 27 June, 2023

Trade guests were invited to sample the wines from three new agencies at Jeroboams’ New Wines Tasting, yesterday (26 June), as the agent/retailer looks to flex the trade arm of its business model.

Hills Prospect joins Harpers Sustainability Charter

Published: 26 June, 2023

Leading distributor Hills Prospect is the latest signatory to Harpers Sustainability Charter, joining a range of UK drinks businesses striving together for positive action in the face of climate change.

C&C partners with The Big Issue in employment initiative

Published: 21 June, 2023

Leading drinks manufacturer and distributor C&C Group has welcomed six recruits as part of its employment pathway with Big Issue Recruit.

Top Selection signs distribution deal with Penfolds

Published: 19 June, 2023

Australian wine brand, Penfolds, is aiming to assert its position in the UK’s fine dining scene by partnering with UK importer Top Selection to increase distribution of the brand in high-end restaurants and luxury hotels.