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?Lidl's chief departs over "unbridgeable" differences

The head of Lidl, the German-based discount supermarket and the third largest retail chain in Europe, has left following "unbridgeable" differences.

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Battle over Tennessee Bourbon whiskey intensifies

Both Diaego and Brown-Forman have made headlines in recent days over a battle that is brewing in the south of the US over what exactly is the appropriate definition of Tennessee Bourbon whiskey.

Owners of Bladnoch whisky distillery go into liquidation

Scotland's most southerly distillery Bladnoch is up for sale as a going concern following news that its parent company has entered administration.

?New Zealand on track for record crop

New Zealand is on track to have its biggest harvest ever this year, with estimations of a 15%  increase over last year's record crop.

Mark Fiddes sorts the Messis from the Rooneys in the Wine World Cup

Forget about Brazil 2014. The World Cup has already been decided.

Hello Vino acquires social wine app Corkbin- the "Instagram" of wine

Hello Vino has announced a deal to acquire the US social wine app Corkbin, that allows wine enthusiasts to save and share photos of wines and has been called the "Instagram of wine".

Key beer sponsors pull out of US St Patrick's Day celebrations over gay ban

Guinness, Sam Adam's Boston Beer Company and Heineken have all pulled their sponsorships of the New York City and Boston St. Patrick's Day parade because organisers excluded gay and lesbians groups from participating in the events.

Discover the Origin to hold two masterclasses with Gerard Basset

Discover the Origin, a campaign focused on Bourgogne Wines, Parma Ham, Douro Wines, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Port, is set to host two mastercalsses in May featuring award winning sommelier Gerard Basset.

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 done a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

America unites for first California, Washington and Oregon Go West! UK tasting

The US states of California, Oregon and Washington will be holding a combined tasting for the first time next week at the Queen Elizabeth II centre in London on March 17. 

Campari acquires Canadian whiskey brand for $170 million

Gruppo Campari has reached an agreement to acquire Canada's fastest-growing whiskey brand Forty Creek Distillery, for US$170 million.

How California's wine kings lead the industry

When it comes to innovation, California holds all the trump cards. Erin Smith visits winemakers, technologists and designers across the region to find out why.

Constellation Brands stock hits 52-week high

Constellation Brands hit a 52-week high on the New York Stock Exchange this week, closing at US$84.33 per share, indicating investors faith in the company's ability to continue to deliver strong financial results, following strong third quarter results in January.

?Liv-ex Fine Wine indices continue to decline

The Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 index continued its slide reporting that February closed down for the eleventh consecutive month, closing at 252.50, down 0.9%, while the Liv-ex Fine Wine 50 fell another 1.2% to 287.10.

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 done a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

?Brown-Forman raises fiscal outlook for 2014

Jack Daniel's brand grew underlying sales 10%, helping Brown-Forman Corporation continue its momentum to post further gains in its third quarter financial results which were released yesterday.

In the spotlight: Fairtrade issues in South Africa

South Africa's agricultural sector came under fire in the past few years over infringing the human rights of farm workers, some of whom helped build the country's wine trade. Erin Smith takes a look at two initiatives aimed at combating such problems, namely the Wine Industry Ethical Trade Agreement and Fairtrade.

Scotch whisky verification scheme at risk if independence goes ahead

A British government scheme set up in January to help consumers identify genuine UK-made products could be at risk should Scotland vote for independence.