Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Analysis: HMRC's crackdown on alcohol's black market

Published: 17 July, 2015

Tackling duty evasion and illicit activity within the drinks trade was a key message in last week's Budget, but what does it mean for the trade?

Budvar looks to drive tank beer in bar trade with aim of giving outlets a point of difference

Published: 16 July, 2015

Czech brewer Budweiser Budvar is calling on progressive bar owners to create a point of difference in their outlets by adding fresh tank beer to their repertoire.

Green & Pleasant lands cider and golden ale to expand craft range

Published: 15 July, 2015

A craft beer brand sold at the Ritz in London is branching out into cider.

Forecast for the next six months at London's Borough Market: cloudy with a chance of Buckfast

Published: 15 July, 2015

Self-styled culinary researcher and contemporary food designer Bompas & Parr has created a walk-in cloud of breathable cocktail which will go on display to the public in London at the end of this month.

Rosé up 43% and Champagne 'strong' as summer sun brings cheer to Waitrose drinks sales

Published: 13 July, 2015

Recent warm weather in parts of the UK has seen sales of some wines and spirits soar at Waitrose.

Bottle Apostle blossoms with opening of Primrose Hill store

Published: 10 July, 2015

Independent London wine merchant Bottle Apostle opens its fifth store in the Primrose Hill area on July 18.

American beer, whiskey and Space Invaders unleashed by Brewdog in latest bar concept

Published: 08 July, 2015

The innovation pipeline at Brewdog shows no sign of slowing down with the arrival of yet another on-trade concept.

Craft beer trend brings sharp rise in demand for staff training says Beer Academy

Published: 07 July, 2015

The Beer Academy training group has seen a sharp uplift in interest from pub and bar operators on the back of the craft beer boom.

Electric Bear plans to turn on the craft beer taps in Bath

Published: 03 July, 2015

A former transport IT entrepreneur is investing £300,000 to set-up a brewery and taproom in Bath.

Oddbins 'legend' Daniel makes latest craft beer for retailer's range

Published: 02 July, 2015

Oddbins' adventures into craft beer are continuing with the launch of No 5 Saison.

Beer and tenanted pubs growth lift revenues for Greene King

Published: 01 July, 2015

Brewing and pubs group Greene King saw revenue growth of 3% in the 52 weeks to May 3, driven by beer sales in beer (+4.2%) and its Pub Partners lease, tenancy and franchise division (+3.5%).

Borough Market showcases craft beer and food in new festival

Published: 29 June, 2015

London's Borough Market is to host a three-day festival of craft beer and food matching next month.

The Benevolent seeks ambassadors to raise awareness in Buddies revamp

Published: 29 June, 2015

The Benevolent is calling for volunteers to become ambassadors to spread the word about the drinks industry charity and how it can help colleagues in need.

Craft keg available through small brewers' scheme for the first time

Published: 26 June, 2015

The Society of Independent Brewers has begun to sell craft keg beer through a revamped version of its Direct Delivery Scheme for the first time.

Off-trade brings growth for BWS, but wine and on-trade both decline as market stays 'fragile' - WSTA

Published: 25 June, 2015

A strong off-trade performance has dragged the UK alcohol market back into volume growth for the first time in five years, according to a report from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.

Brewdog takes beer shops to Scotland and plans new bar concepts

Published: 22 June, 2015

Scottish craft beer producer Brewdog is working on a number of new concepts to expand its on- and off-trade retailing footprint.

Drinks groups reject Scotland's plans for deposit return scheme on drinks bottles

Published: 19 June, 2015

An organisation supported by leading drinks trade associations has rejected plans to introduce a deposit return scheme for packaging in Scotland.

Brewdog to build brewery and open first bars in US

Published: 11 June, 2015

Brewdog is to build its first brewery outside the UK to supply beer to five bars it intends to open in the US.

As many as 3.4m UK middle aged drinkers are at risk of health problems despite industry warnings

Published: 01 June, 2015

Drinkaware, the alcohol education charity, found that 3.4m middle aged drinkers are "regularly drinking about the lower risk limits despite many recognising the potential health arms" according to a new report.