On-trade deserves credit for reducing alcohol related harm, says trade body

The government needs to credit the on-trade for the efforts it has made in reducing alcohol related harm and consumption and not keep hammering an engine of economic growth, according to the Association of Licensed Retailers.

Does the new Costa coffee hybrid proposition pose a threat to bars and pubs?

In October 2016, Costa became the latest major UK coffee chain to offer its customers two hits instead of one: caffeine and alcohol all under one roof. 

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

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.

Jack Daniel's unveils Scottish bartender competition

Iconic Tennessee whisky brand Jack Daniel's has launched a nationwide bartending competition across Scotland.

On-trade update: Premium driving growth

The figures all indicate that the total on-trade Great Britain wine market is continuing to shrink, albeit at a slower pace. The total GB on-trade is made up of over 124,000 outlets, with volume sales down 2.5% and value sales down 0.5%.

Brexit: Prices hikes and freezes abound as stalwarts review prices

With the price of consumer favourites such as Marmite, chocolate and cheese set to rise, the drinks trade is having to make tough choices on how to cope with the devaluation of the pound.

The changing face of Manchester's wine scene

As in any city, Manchester's independent wine merchants are particularly sensitive to the changes and fluctuations of the world around them, which can sometimes be a blessing as well as a curse.

Hofmeister returns to on-trade as premium Bavarian brand

The iconic Hofmeister lager brand is set to return to the UK on-trade after a 13-year hiatus.

Dublin City Gin aims to replicate Irish success across the UK

The team behind the award-winning Dublin City Gin are targeting the UK market just months after launch.

Former Accolade brand manager launches trade-focused wine school

A new wine school has been launched offering bespoke training services to staff across both the off- and the on-trade.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

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.

National Champagne Week a welcome boost for struggling category

The UK has been popping bubbly this week for National Champagne Week - a much needed boost for the category which has seen a slow down in growth over the past year.

Guy Woodward: Seven things I hate about the wine trade

M Restaurants: Creating a community of investors

M Restaurants set Twitter alight yesterday as its crowd funding campaign to raise funds for a new Twickenham restaurant took off on social media.

The art of on tap in casual dining

The casual dining scene is a growing sector, with plenty of opportunities for the trade to capitalise on a consumer thirst for innovative dining concepts at affordable prices.

Michelin Guide 2017: 19 new restaurants announced

There will be cause for celebration and commiseration among restaurateurs this morning, as the new galaxy of Michelin star resturants is announced.

Q&A: Fraser McIlwraith, G1 Group

As the head of business development at Scotland's largest hospitality group, Fraser McIlwraith has the intimidating task of juggling increasingly strict government legislation with the needs of big business. We caught up with him to find out how he keeps G1 Group well stocked.

Martin Willams' M Restaurants raises £900,000 of crowdfunding target in four hours

London restaurant chain M Restaurant has raised over half of its crowdfunding campaign target in under four hours, bringing the total up to £900,000.

First female takes title at Diageo World Class Bartender competition

France's Jennifer Le Nechet has become the first female bartender to be crowned the world's best bartender at the World Class Bartender of the Year Global Final 2016.

Top ten future cocktail trends

Cocktail culture is becoming an increasingly global phenomenon, with forecasts showing that by 2020, there will be 400 million new consumers drinking luxury spirits (Future Labs Luxury Report 2015).