Dan Jago takes over as chairman as WSTA outlines Brexit strategy

Berry Bros. & Rudd MD Dan Jago will lead the WSTA through a tumultuous period in British politics and history and the association prepares to make Brexit its focus over the next two years.

WSTA in talks with non-EU countries on post-Brexit free-trade agreements

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has begun talks with its Australian and New Zealand counterparts about how to ensure the UK remains the beating heart of global drinks industry.

Speakers announced for WSTA Annual Conference

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has announced the business brains which will take part in the panel discussion at next week's conference.

Wine to be hit hard by worst case Brexit scenario, says Euromonitor

Sales of wine and RTDs could be the worst affected categories if trade agreements collapse following a UK exit from the EU.

Dalmore whisky legend marks 50 years with global tour

Richard 'The Nose' Paterson is celebrating five decades in the industry with a whirlwind whisky tour.

Campari UK goes wild for new-look bourbon

Wild Turkey has launched its refreshed packaging into the UK.

Boutique Bar Show finds a new home

The Boutique Bar Show London is returning to the capital with a bigger and better venue.

Harpers Global Design Awards 2016 winners revealed

With seven trophies, nine golds, nine silvers, eight bronze and 13 commended, a total of 46 medals were awarded at the Harpers Design Awards 2016.

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Diageo Reserve gin teams up with nine luxury brands for Perfect Ten campaign

Diageo gin brand Tanqueray No. TEN is launching a new on and off-trade campaign which will see it team up with nine luxury brands and craftsmen from across the UK.

Brown-Forman Q1 sales slide due to currency headwinds

Brown Forman first quarter sales slide 5% to US$ 661m due to on going currency headwinds and challenges in emerging regions, but underlying net sales increased 2%.

"Encouraging" growth at Pernod Ricard

French spirits maker Pernod Ricard has reported topline growth thanks to its presence in Spain and the US.

COPY: Distell posts strong South Africa results

African wine and spirits conglomerate, The Distell Group, delivered solid results for the year to June 30, demonstrating its continued momentum in South Africa and growth in key offshore markets.

Distell posts strong South Africa results

African wine and spirits conglomerate, The Distell Group, delivered solid results for the year to June 30, demonstrating its continued momentum in South Africa and growth in key offshore markets.

"Irresponsible" Diageo Captain Morgan ad banned

Drinks giant Diageo has got itself into hot water over its May Captain Morgan TV ad for implying that drinking the rum could increase confidence and popularity.

Part 2: The boom-and-bust cycle of tequila

With mezcal and tequila taking off in the UK, harpers.co.uk looks at what is driving the trend in a three part series.

City of London Distillery joins Spirit Cartel

Gin cocktail competition launches in four UK cities

The team behind Masons Yorkshire Gin are holding their first cocktail competition since their launch in 2013, with the winner launching their own limited edition batch of the spirit under the Masons label.

Trade reacts to government's publication of CMO's new drink guidelines

Yesterday the government published the UK Chief Medical Officers' Low Risk Drinking Guidelines, which reflected the new moderate drinking guidelines that were introduced in January of this year.

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