Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

UK trademarks for spirits rise 41% in one year

Published: 31 July, 2018

The number of trademarks registered for spirits and liqueurs in the UK leapt 41% last year, City law firm RPC has revealed.

Morgenrot bolsters Spanish spirits range as gin continues to soar

Published: 17 July, 2018

Morgenrot is the latest company to expand its gin selection – this time with five new premium gins from juniper-loving nation, Spain.

Spain’s Zamora Company targets 50% revenue growth in three years

Published: 05 July, 2018

Spain’s Zamora Company has revealed ambitious plans to grow revenue 50% by 2020.

Pernod Ricard signs deal as UK distributor of new non-alcoholic ‘gin’ brand

Published: 02 July, 2018

Pernod Ricard UK has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of new non-alcoholic ‘gin’ brand Ceder’s.

Bibendum to supply Market Halls’ pop-up venture

Published: 21 June, 2018

Bibendum has teamed up with Market Halls to supply the company’s new pop-up venture in Fulham.

Drink in the pink

Published: 20 June, 2018

As the trend for pink spirits continues, Nigel Huddleston takes a look at the plethora of products flooding the market

Meet the buyers: Shaun Healy, LWC Drinks

Published: 18 June, 2018

This month’s Meet the Buyers series zones in on some of the best suppliers the to UK’s vibrant on-trade.

The week that was

Published: 15 June, 2018

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.

Enotria&Coe appoints Ivan Dixon head of spirits buying

Published: 15 June, 2018

Enotria&Coe has appointed Ivan Dixon as its new head of spirits buyer.

Wine and spirits bring £67m boost to Treasury coffers

Published: 14 June, 2018

The freeze on alcohol duty at last November’s Budget has given the Treasury a £67 million boost in just four months.

Gin is in the pink as innovation accelerates

Published: 13 June, 2018

The trend for pink gins and gins distilled with unusual ingredients is gathering pace following a spate of launches this week.

Britain facing ‘gin drought’ if no Brexit deal is found

Published: 12 June, 2018

British distillers are warning of a potential ‘gin drought’ if negotiators fail to reach a deal with the EU before the UK’s Brexit deadline next March.

Ian Harris is presented with his MBE

Published: 07 June, 2018

Ian Harris, chief executive of the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET), has been presented with his MBE.

Online retailer The Drinks Agency moves to tap demand for high end drinks

Published: 06 June, 2018

A new online premium drinks retailer is now fully operational as it bids to tap booming demand for high end wines and small batch spirits.

Cannabis ‘the big green elephant in the room’ for drinks sector claims report

Published: 05 June, 2018

The global alcoholic drinks industry is facing a moment of reckoning as cannabis laws across the world continue to be relaxed.

Jeroboams launches Kensington store

Published: 14 May, 2018

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East London Liquor Company raises £1m in four days

Published: 10 May, 2018

The East London Liquor Company has raised over £1 million from over 600 investors during its crowdfunding campaign in just four days of the public funding opening.

WSTA reveals this year’s Brexit LWF debate panel

Published: 08 May, 2018

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has revealed the industry experts that will form part of its Brexit debate panel at this year’s London Wine Fair (LWF).