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“Bamboozled Brits” still have no idea how to navigate the wine aisle

Published: 21 July, 2017

New research from Asda has shown the extent of consumers’ mystification around wine, with over a third of UK drinkers sticking to the same bottle of wine every time they shop.

New premium look for Jose Cuervo mixers and RTDs

Published: 21 July, 2017

Leading tequila brand Jose Cuervo has given its non-alcoholic Margarita Mix an upgrade.

Wetherspoon boss and Minister for International Trade to headline WSTA conference

Published: 21 July, 2017

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has announced two keynote speakers for this year’s annual conference – Lord Price, the Minister of State for International Trade, and Wetherspoon boss, Tim Martin.

The week that was

Published: 21 July, 2017

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Bolney scoops top prize at inaugural UK Wine Awards

Published: 20 July, 2017

The first UK Wine Awards set a new tone for the English and Welsh wine industry at Wimbledon’s Hotel du Vin yesterday.

Robert Kukla announces UK office

Published: 20 July, 2017

German freight forwarders Robert Kukla has officially opened a UK subsidiary focused on beverage logistics.

Tesco launches Copestick Murray collaboration

Published: 20 July, 2017

Tesco is launching historic Hungarian wine Talisman Bull’s Blood into the UK market via a partnership with distributor Copestick Murray.

Pickering’s Gin and Edinburgh Festival Fringe toast 70 years with limited edition

Published: 20 July, 2017

Craft distiller Pickering's Gin has teamed up with Edinburgh Festival Fringe to celebrate their joint 70th anniversaries with a limited edition bottle of its Bombay spirit.

Castro’s rum heads to London

Published: 19 July, 2017

London-based agency Spirit Cartel has been taken on to distribute Isla del Tesoro rum, which for 50 years was made for controversial Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro’s personal consumption.

Friarwood adds new Italian producers

Published: 19 July, 2017

 Fine wine merchant Friarwood is bolstering its portfolio of Italian wines with two new additions.

Value Australian exports to the UK decline while growth in China soars

Published: 19 July, 2017

A new report from Wine Australia shows that the value of Australian wine exports grew by $201 million (10%) in 2016–17 to $2.31 billion, underpinned by strong export growth to China and the US.

Champagne Warehouse sets up dedicated on-trade and indies arm

Published: 18 July, 2017

Champagne Warehouse has launched a dedicated arm to push the on-trade, wholesales and indies side of the business.

Stock Spirits acquires 25% stake in Quintessential Brands Irish whiskey division

Published: 18 July, 2017

London-listed Stock Spirits Group has signed a deal to buy a 25% stake in the Irish whiskey division of Quintessential Brands Group for up to €18.3m (£16m) in cash.

The Midcounties Co-operative ramps up focus on regional wine

Published: 18 July, 2017

A trio of English wine producers has secured listings with The Midcounties Co-operative Food as the retailer ramps up its regional products and staff training.

Through the virtual looking glass with Nicolas Feuillatte

Published: 17 July, 2017

Popping on a pair of virtual reality eye-goggles isn’t what I’m used to doing before a vertical tasting.

King of cork Americo Amorim dies at the age of 82

Published: 17 July, 2017

America Amorim, whose family founded the Amorim natural cork empire, died on Thursday from unknown causes.

Profit more than doubles at Conviviality

Published: 17 July, 2017

The Conviviality steam train shows no sings of stopping if its FY17 results are anything to go by.

Wines from Rioja targets millenials at UK festivals

Published: 17 July, 2017

Wines from Rioja has extended its festival reach with the launch of a new Rioja Terrace at two major UK festivals this summer – Citadel and Wilderness.