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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.

Andre Lurton Family Wines (re) enter the UK via North South Wines

Published: 15 June, 2023

After a quiet number of years in the UK, the Andre Lurton Family will re-enter the British market with the support of its new agency partner North South Wines.

C&C strengthens wine buying team with new appointments

Published: 15 June, 2023

C&C Group, one of the UK’s largest drinks distributors, has announced several new appointments to its wine-buying team.

Clement Robert MS joins Wine Source

Published: 13 June, 2023

The international fine wine supplier Wine Source has announced the appointment of Clement Robert MS, who will join the group as global head of the Melchior Club.

Maison Bruno Paillard appoints Wanderlust Wine as UK distributor

Published: 12 June, 2023

Maison Bruno Paillard, the independent family-owned house, specialising in Extra Brut Champagnes, has appointed Wanderlust Wine to distribute its portfolio in the UK.

Flint Wines scoops up new MD for period of expansion

Published: 09 June, 2023

Flint Wines has announced the appointment of Katy Keating to lead the company through its next phase of development and expansion, following her departure from Lay & Wheeler.

Diageo CEO Sir Ivan Menezes passes away

Published: 07 June, 2023

Spirits giant Diageo has announced the sad death of its CEO Sir Ivan Menezes following a brief illness.

Villa Maria embraces bulk in drive to cut emissions

Published: 07 June, 2023

The Indevin Group, owners of New Zealand brand Villa Maria, has announced plans to ship a selection of its wines to the UK in bulk. They will then be bottled by the firm Encric, at its plant in Cheshire.