Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

US wine booming in UK on-trade, new report reveals

Published: 30 November, 2015

Listings of US wine in the UK on-trade have doubled in the last year, according to a new report.

Matthew Clark adds Champagne Doyard to Wines of Distinction

Published: 26 November, 2015

On-trade distributor Matthew Clark has added Champagne Doyard to its premium Wines of Distinction portfolio

UK leisure spending rises on back of family outings

Published: 25 November, 2015

Families are driving a rise in UK leisure spending, according to a new survey released today

Bancroft strengthens management, on-trade, fine-wine teams

Published: 24 November, 2015

London-based specialist wine distributor Bancroft Wines has announced a range of senior and sales appointments as part of its ambitious expansion plans.

Johnnie Walker Blue in Xmas push to London on- and off-trade

Published: 24 November, 2015

Core Diageo whisky brand Johnnie Walker has revealed a festive drive in London's on- and off-trade for its premium Blue expression.

Heavy pub tax burden unfair, new report finds

Published: 23 November, 2015

Britain's pubs bear one of the heaviest tax burdens in the UK, according to a new report published today.

On-trade attitude to women and beer must change

Published: 20 November, 2015

The on-trade needs to recognise that beer is no longer a drink just for men, according to new research conducted by AB InBev.

Enotria chooses Junior for wine director role

Published: 19 November, 2015

Enotria has announced the appointment of Dirceu Vianna Junior MW as wine director.

McKinley Vintners to merge with New Generation Wines

Published: 18 November, 2015

New Generation Wines and McKinley Vintners are to merge from January 1, 2016, Harpers has learned.

HMRC alcohol tax fraud regulation to cost thousands of jobs

Published: 18 November, 2015

New Government legislation to end alcohol tax fraud could lead to thousands of job losses, a leading insolvency lawyer has warned.

Bibendum hosts sky high South America tasting at The Shard

Published: 18 November, 2015

On-trade distributor Bibendum has partnered with The View from The Shard to offer consumers an innovative tasting experience.

Openings: German Gymnasium

Published: 12 November, 2015

D&D to launch the "German Gymnasium", uniting patisserie counter, Grand Café, restaurant and bar, on today in a Grade II former gym at King's Cross.

Roots taps rum ambassador Burrell for Caribbean restaurant launch

Published: 12 November, 2015

Entrepreneur, chef and musician Levi Roots has partnered with global rum ambassador Ian Burrell for the launch of his first restaurant.

Red Squirrel opens pop-up Christmas wine bar in Dalston

Published: 12 November, 2015

West London-based wine importer Red Squirrel Wine is to launch its first pop-up wine bar through the Christmas season.

Conviviality confirms taste for Peppermint, reveals latest figures

Published: 12 November, 2015

Conviviality is to buy London-based bar and events company Peppermint.

Matthew Clark racks up slew of new account signings

Published: 10 November, 2015

Leading on-trade distributor, Matthew Clark, has won seven new premium accounts.

Openings: 68 & Boston

Published: 10 November, 2015

Douglas Blyde visits 68 & Boston where popular wine blogger Denise Medrano created the list for the Soho-based venue.

Iconic Artesian bar loses several key bar staff members

Published: 09 November, 2015

Is it the end of an era for the iconic Artesian bar, a four-time winner of the World's 50 Best Bars, which lost its two lead bartenders Alex Kratena and Simone Caporale and nine other staff members?