Winemakers label English harvest 'vintage of dreams'

This year's English harvest is being labelled the "vintage of dreams" and "best ever" by winemakers, many of whom have finished picking ahead of schedule.

Consumers will expect robots and 3D printing to be the norm hear grocery bosses

Today's disruptive technologies will be expected by consumers tomorrow, delegates at 2014 IGD Convention told.

Angela Mount: supermarket buyers can be forced to renege on supplier deals in hard times

Former Somerfield head wine buyer Angela Mount has said buyers can be forced into going back on supplier deals and bringing money forward when supermarkets face difficult financial situations.

Angela Mount's first hand experiences of multiple and supplier relations

Former Somerfield buyer Angela Mount has first-hand experience on being a wine buyer in a difficult climate. She gives her view on what happens behind closed doors at supermarkets when they come under fire.

Harpers Special Report: multiple and supplier relations uncovered

Tesco has taken a bit of a battering in recent months, with profits slipping and then the little matter of the £250 million profit overstatement.  But although Tesco is in the spotlight, there are issues for all of the major retailers right now, as the discounters go from strength to strength and the Big Four's choke hold on the market weakens. Harpers.co.uk spoke to some of the wine trade's key suppliers and ex-buyers to find out their views.

Wine suppliers can't complain about tough supermarket deals

A host of leading Tesco wine suppliers have said they are not surprised by the supermarket's £250 million accounting black hole - but say suppliers must "push back" harder against buyer demands.

Customers wanted us to pull through, Co-operative chief tells IGD Convention

Customers wanted The Co-operative to pull through its recent crisis, according to its chief executive Richard Pennycook.

Waitrose to make beers, wines and spirits 'destination' departments

Waitrose is making its drinks department more of a destination by upping the ante on its in-store dining plans - with plans to ramp up grazing options by adding steak bars and by serving fresh beer.

Experimental psychologist Prof Charles Spence to shed insight into spirits

Renowned experimental psychologist Professor Charles Spence, who has worked with a host of top performing drinks brands, tops the bill at the upcoming Sprits Summit.

What do the Village People, Tom & Jerry and sausages have to do with wine?

If you're not into worthy tomes on wine but do want to know what the Village People, Tom & Jerry and sausages have to do with wine, there's a new book for you.

Barwell & Jones doubles wineries in its portfolio

Wine agency Barwell & Jones is adding 10 wineries to its portfolio after sustaining 30% growth in the last two years.

Adnams adds Karen Hester as executive director

Suffolk brewer and distiller Adnams has added Karen Hester to its main board as an executive director.

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McLaren Vale perfect for Mediterranean grape varieties, says winemaker

Winemakers at McLaren Vale's Hedonist say the region is perfect for growing Mediterranean grape varieties, after adding a Tempranillo and Sangiovese to its range.

Barworks expands 5cc cocktail bar concept to fourth site

Barworks, the operator behind a host of London's trendiest drinking dens, has opened its fourth 5cc cocktail bar below its Electricity Showrooms venue in Hoxton Square.

Bacardi Brown-Forman to distribute Patron tequila in 'critical' UK market

Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands has taken over distribution of Patrón tequilas and liqueurs in the UK after the Mexican brand's seven-year deal with Cellar Trends came to an end.

Hallgarten launches Wine Heroes campaign for independent merchants

Hallgarten Driuitt & Novum has launched Wine Heroes - a campaign tailored to independent wine merchants offering winemaker visits, bespoke POS materials and discounted pricing to help engage consumers.

Hallgarten launches Wine Heroes campaign for independents

Hallgarten Druitt & Novum has launched Wine Heroes - a campaign tailored to independent wine merchants offering winemaker visits, bespoke POS materials and discounted pricing to help engage consumers.

Pays d'Oc IGP names Fiona Taylor UK ambassador for 2014

Christopher Piper Wines' Fiona Taylor has been named Pays d'Oc IGP ambassador of the year for the UK market.

Luxury pop-up wine merchant Vinorium launches on London's Southbank

A luxury pop-up wine merchant - built out of two 20 ft shipping containers - is set to launch on London's Southbank.