Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Ruffino releases three new sustainable wines

Published: 17 May, 2019

Ruffino has “confirmed its commitment to environmental responsibility” by introducing three organic-certified wines, a Chianti, a Prosecco and a Pinot Grigio.

Santa Rita says $25m investment in sustainability will pay long-term dividends

Published: 14 May, 2019

South American producer Santa Rita Estates (SRE) says it doesn’t regret ploughing $25 million USD into sustainability initiatives over the past five years, despite sustainable and organic cues having less sway with consumers.

California: Western promise

Published: 13 May, 2019

A recent California Wines tasting convinced many that the Golden State is back on track. Andrew Catchpole reports on its refreshed identity

Sustainability accreditation in the works for UK wine

Published: 26 April, 2019

A new sustainability and climate change mitigation scheme for the UK wine industry could be complete by the end of the year.

Doña Paula gains sustainability certification

Published: 10 April, 2019

Santa Rita producer Doña Paula has been certified as a sustainable winery.

Chablis steps up sustainability focus with new methanation system

Published: 05 April, 2019

The Chablis Winegrowers Union (FDAC) has embarked on a €4.8 million project to implement a new methanation system in a bid to improve sustainable practices across the region.

Pernod Ricard sets new sustainability targets

Published: 04 April, 2019

Pernod Ricard has launched its 2030 Sustainability & Responsibility Roadmap comprising eight key commitments across its business ‘from grain to grass’.

Harpers round table: Squaring up to sustainability

Published: 28 March, 2019

For the latest Harpers roundtable - in partnership with Lanchester Wines - industry experts gathered at the Cinnamon Bazaar in Covent Garden to discuss pressing environmental issues and the commercial benefits of a sustainable approach to business.

Somerset’s Stony Street House taps into sustainability

Published: 20 February, 2019

Frome in Somerset now has its first dedicated wine bar and wine shop, with a focus on sustainability and wines on tap.

Nomacorc producer to launch “major” recycling partnership

Published: 14 December, 2018

Wine closures giant Vinventions is the latest to re-affirm its commitment to sustainability via several new initiatives aimed at reducing waste and reaching zero carbon emissions.

Diageo creates new sustainability leadership roles

Published: 30 November, 2018

Diageo has created two new leadership roles in sustainability to demonstrates its commitment to society and the environment.

Pernod Ricard Winemakers pledges to source 100% renewable electricity

Published: 29 November, 2018

Pernod Ricard Winemakers has pledged to source 100% renewable electricity across all of its Australian sites by mid-2019.

Altos reveals winners of first ‘sustainability competition’

Published: 20 November, 2018

Canada has been crowned the winner of Altos Tequila’s first bartender competition based on innovation in sustainability.

Jascots expands ‘natural’ menu with Languedoc producer

Published: 06 September, 2018

Jascots has expanded its ‘natural’ wine portfolio with the addition of Languedoc producer Mas des Caprices.

Green logistics

Published: 03 September, 2018

As Kermit the Frog famously noted in song, it’s not easy being green. For the wine trade the sentiment translates into the problem of how to be environmentally friendly in a business that involves moving vast quantities of product around the globe. In the UK off-trade, where the New World has the upper hand, for example, around 60% of all the wine consumed comes from the deep-sea shipping sources of Australia, the US, Chile, South Africa, Argentina and New Zealand.

Jascots adds four new green producers

Published: 09 August, 2018

Jascots is poised to add four new environmentally friendly producers to its portfolio as part of its strategy to focus on sustainability

Olivier Dauga encourages French producers to adopt sustainable and organic practices

Published: 17 July, 2018

French wine consultant Olivier Dauga was in town last night to present a number of new conversion projects with wine producers in Bordeaux, South and South West France, which focus on organic conversion and sustainability.

All Bar One turns focus on sustainability

Published: 06 June, 2018

All Bar One has introduced its first collection of environmentally friendly wines as part of a new sustainability focus for the group.

Yealands on campaign trail to push sustainability credentials

Published: 27 February, 2018

Marlborough family winery Yealands has launched a competition offering wine lovers the chance to win a holiday to New Zealand to ‘see sustainability in action’.