Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Dip in Q3 sales at Pernod Ricard

Published: 21 April, 2016

Growth for the third quarter of the fiscal year at Pernod Ricard is down 3% due to shrinking demand in China and an earlier Chinese New Year.

Crown Cellars launches on-trade exclusive range to win over wine novices

Published: 19 April, 2016

Crown Cellars has launched a new range of on-trade exclusive, own label wines to appeal to new wine consumers.

Les Grands Chais de France launches a new range of quality wines onto the UK following acquisition

Published: 18 April, 2016

Les Grands Chais de France is preparing to expand its offering of premium wines to the UK market following the purchase of Château Belles Eaux in the South of France.

Mouton Cadet returns for 25th year at Cannes Film Festival

Published: 14 April, 2016

Mouton Cadet Wine Bar will be celebrating a landmark year when it re-opens its exclusive annual wine bar at Cannes International Film Festival next month.

Bibendum and Bidvest Foodservice team up for "less-is-more" wine menu

Published: 13 April, 2016

A new range from Bidvest Foodservice is being positioned to target those looking for a recognisable, easy-to-drink wine list.

Yealands launches New Zealand's first vineyard tour guide app

Published: 12 April, 2016

A New Zealand winery is paving the way for enhancing visitor experience with new technology by launching a first of its kind vineyard tour app.

Famille Hugel pays tribute to unexpected death of son Etienne

Published: 11 April, 2016

Famille Hugel have announced the sudden death of Etienne Hugel on Saturday (April 9).

Constellation announces acquisition of Prisoner Wine Co for USD$285m to grow wine business

Published: 08 April, 2016

Constellation Brands Inc. has announced its purchase Prisoner Wine Co along with is annual 2016 fiscal results, which show strong growth for the rapidly expanding company.

Q&A: Tim Heath, head winemaker, Cloudy Bay

Published: 08 December, 2015

Tim Heath, who has been with Cloudy Bay for 10 years, talks about continuing the legacy of one of New Zealand's most iconic brands as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Hardys wins gold for Ashes England cricket campaign

Published: 01 December, 2015

Leading Australian wine brand Hardys has won two coveted international media awards for its £3.5 million above-the-line summer campaign celebrating its sponsorship of the England cricket team.

Diageo sells Argentinean wine business to Grupo Peñaflor

Published: 06 November, 2015

Diageo has sold its Argentinean wine business to Grupo Peñaflor, the global drinks group announced yesterday.

Off Piste poaches Elener to head new international sales business

Published: 26 October, 2015

Cheltenham-based wine brand supplier Off Piste Wines has appointed Mark Elener to launch its international sales operation.

Treasury shutters two wineries in major cost-cutting move

Published: 22 October, 2015

Treasury Wine Estates has announced it is to close of its two wineries.

Most Wanted announces new listings at major multiples

Published: 21 October, 2015

The Most Wanted wine range from Off Piste has won new listings at Sainsbury's and Tesco Wine By The Case.

Distell repackages Nederburg range to emphasise brand heritage

Published: 19 October, 2015

Distell, the South Africa-based wine and spirits producer, has repackaged its award-winning range of Nederburg wines.

Treasury Wine Estates scoops up Diageo wine business

Published: 14 October, 2015

Treasury Wine Estates has acquired the bulk of Diageo's US and UK wine operations for £390 million.

E&J Gallo invites consumers to discover their dark side

Published: 13 October, 2015

E&J Gallo is taking its premium wine brand Apothic Red to consumers around the UK through the month of October.

Accolade buys Chilean producer Viña Anakena

Published: 15 September, 2015

Accolade Wines claims to be the first company to have a presence in each of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, North America and South America after buying Chilean producer Viña Anakena.

Harpers Global Design Awards winners announced

Published: 11 September, 2015

The judges have spoken and the results are in. See the good-looking crop of winners in this year's Harpers Global Design Awards.

Champagne provides some fizz for Pernod Ricard as annual sales nudge ahead by 2%

Published: 27 August, 2015

Champagne and Irish whiskey were among the main drivers of global growth for Pernod Ricard in 2014/15, though the spirits giant turned in only a modest overall sales increase of 2%. The company described the performance as "solid".