Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Sterling drops back against euro

Published: 20 June, 2012

Sterling had a mixed day yesterday weakening by 0.75 cents against the euro but strengthened against the U S dollar and Japanese yen.

Pernod Ricard completes 640 mile Benevolent cycle ride

Published: 20 June, 2012

The Pernod Ricard UK cycle team completed its 640 mile ride from Scotland to London in support of The Benevolent, raising 80% of target funds.

Liberty Wines takes on Hess Family's Colomé, Amalaya and Glen Carlou

Published: 20 June, 2012

Liberty Wines has taken on the agency for Hess Family Estates' Bodega Colomé and Amalaya and South Africa's Glen Carlou.

Hammer & Son launches Old English Gin

Published: 20 June, 2012

Boutique spirits producer Hammer & Son has launched an Old English Gin based on a recipe from 1783.

Majestic boss Steve Lewis on record sales figures

Published: 19 June, 2012

Majestic Wine has just announced pre-tax profit gains of 14.5% - Gemma McKenna catches up with chief executive Steve Lewis to find out the nitty gritty behind the figures.

Echo Falls gets makeover treatment

Published: 19 June, 2012

Accolade Wines has revealed a fresh new look for Echo Falls after the brand enjoyed a record-breaking year of investment and 8% year-on-year growth.

Graham's port adds Quinta do Síbio to estate

Published: 19 June, 2012

Graham's port has added to its estate with the purchase of Quinta do Síbio vineyard, which adjoins Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos.

Bibendum grows pre-tax profits 25%, but is not complacent

Published: 19 June, 2012

Bibendum has grown profits before tax by 25% to £3.5 million for the financial year ending March 31, but the firm insists "there's no room for complacency".

New campaign to reinvent La?ki rolls out

Published: 19 June, 2012

Slovenian producer P&F Wineries is on a drive to change historical perceptions of the grape variety La?ki and reinvent the style of wine it produces.

Sterling strengthens against euro

Published: 19 June, 2012

Sterling strengthened by one cent against the euro yesterday as the mild euphoria surrounding the Greek election results on Sunday quickly faded away.

The Wine Fusion acquires Edition Wines and Pig in a Poke

Published: 19 June, 2012

The Wine Fusion has acquired Edition Wines and Pig in a Poke, with director Alistair Morrell appointed to its board.

Sancerre tops the appellation polls at Concours des Vins de Bourges

Published: 19 June, 2012

Sancerre leapt ahead as the top appellation at the ninth Concours des Vins de Bourges, winning a total of 12 gold medals.

Envestors helps raise capital to produce London single malt

Published: 19 June, 2012

Envestors, the private investor network, has helped to raise money for the London Distillery Company to produce a London single malt whisky.

Vinopolis to invest in multi-million refurb

Published: 18 June, 2012

Vinopolis, Britain's biggest consumer wine tasting venue, is investing in a multi-million pound refurbishment.

New on-trade wine and spirits division for Carlsberg

Published: 18 June, 2012

Carlsberg UK has branded its wine and spirits division in a bid to bolster its on-trade business and communicate the range and expertise it can deliver to the sector.

Scottish multibuy drinks ban has negligible effect, says NHS report

Published: 18 June, 2012

The ban on drinks multibuys north of the border has had a negligible effect, according to a report from NHS Scotland.

Bordeaux Wine School's student numbers rise

Published: 18 June, 2012

The Bordeaux Wine School (Ecole du Vin) has seen a rise in students across all markets, with the UK up by 19%.

Record results from Majestic Wine despite challenging economy

Published: 18 June, 2012

Majestic Wine has grown sales by 8.9% to £280 million, with like-for-likes up 2.6% in the year to April 2, 2012.

Inter Beaujolais focuses on white Beaujolais at trade tasting

Published: 18 June, 2012

Inter Beaujolais will focus on white Beaujolais and older vintages at its trade and press tasting on June 26.

Burgundy Wine Board won't let Labouré-Roi fraud allegations harm industry

Published: 15 June, 2012

The Burgundy Wine Board has joined with police investigations into fraud allegations at Labouré-Roi, saying the affair must not be allowed to damage the region's reputation.