Botanist operator strikes out from Living Ventures' shadow with £23m NatWest investment

New World Trading Company (NWTC), the company which is responsible for the numerous Botanists springing up in UK town centres over the past few years, until recently belonged to parent company Living Ventures.

Upmarket grocer Booths sees returns on own label re-brand

Regional grocer Booths has seen sales of its own label grow following a re-development.

Viña Santa Rita signs PLB deal

Leading Chilean producer Viña Santa Rita has joined forces with unstoppable wholesale giant, Conviviality Plc, for their UK off-trade distribution.

Viña Santa Rita signs PLB deal

Leading Chilean producer Viña Santa Rita has joined forces with unstoppable wholesale giant, Conviviality Plc, for their UK off-trade distribution.

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

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

North South Wines to hold inaugural tasting

After nearly three years of trading, UK distributor North South Wines (NSW), has announced it will be holding its first ever portfolio tasting in London and Leeds later this month.

Resurrected Western Wines concept focuses on post-referendum opportunities for UK bottling

The family behind the now defunct Western Wines is re-launching part of its business model to export South African bulk to wine to the UK.

Change of subsidiary ownership consolidates Hallgarten's B2B wine focus

Hallgarten (HDN) wines has announced a structural change of ownership with the company now owned directly by the Pieroth family of Burg Layen in Germany. The wine wholesaler based in Luton, was until December, a subsidiary of the Pieroth's family's holding company WIV Wein International.

Diageo announces plans for £18.6 million distillery and whiskey project in former Guinness Power House

Diageo has announced plans to re-enter the Irish whiskey market after selling Bushmills two years ago.

Retailers urged to be vigilant under AWRS

Retailers must check that their alcohol wholesaler is registered under new rules which come into force on April 1.

Save the date circulated for possible return of Annual Champagne Tasting

The Annual Champagne Tasting could be returning to London following the divisive decision made last year not to hold the event in 2017.

Lebanon going back to its - Cinsault - roots

Lebanon is going back to its roots - in every sense.

R&D raising the bar on cork versus screwcap

As we take our first steps into 2017, the industry brings with it the old battle of cork versus screwcap as the two closures continue their struggle for supremacy. 

New private club appoints wine director for Château Latour partnership

A new members club which is set to heavily feature Château Latour wines when it opens later this year has secured a wine director.

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Lebanon: The lure of the east

If the people of a winemaking region impart an element of the local terroir then Lebanon surely offers up one of the most entrancing possible blends of culture, climate and place as a backdrop to its wines. 

Amazon Fresh competitor Ocado delivers "robust" results

Ocado, the online grocer often seen squeezing down the back roads of middle class England has reported a rise in annual profits.

Why Argentinian reds are the new Malbec

Much of Argentina's success over the past few years is undeniably down to the runaway success of the Malbec in the UK.

Conviviality reports soaring half year profits

Conviviality, the UK's largest drinks distributor, has reported triple digit growth in its half year results, issued today.