Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Gallo and WSTA warn of tough times

Published: 24 February, 2009

E&J Gallo winery has been forced to restructure its business in the face of crippling government duty on alcohol in the UK, the company has revealed.

Fair Trade fortnight kicks off

Published: 23 February, 2009

The biggest promotional campaign to showcase a variety of wines bearing the Fairtrade logo gets underway today.

Fair Trade fortnight kicks off

Published: 23 February, 2009

The biggest promotional campaign to showcase the variety of wines bearing the Fairtrade logo gets underway today.

Strong 2008 sales for Gallo

Published: 23 February, 2009

Sales of E&J Gallo wines surged upwards in 2008 despite tough economic conditions, the company has announced.

Scotland alcohol consumption world's eighth highest

Published: 23 February, 2009

Scotland's alcohol consumption is now the world's eighth highest, new statistics have revealed.

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Published: 23 February, 2009

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Inbev sells US Labatt operation

Published: 23 February, 2009

Anheuser-Busch Inbev has agreed to sell its Inbev USA subsidiary to the private equity group KPS Capital Partners.

Spirits trio for Pernod in US

Published: 23 February, 2009

Pernod Ricard is to launch its super-premium Beefeater 24 gin in the US market this year, along with a mango-flavoured Absolut vodka and a Brazilian rum under the Seagram's name.

Tulips beat balloons for Cognac

Published: 22 February, 2009

Experts have agreed that an elegant tulip glass, rather than the tradition brandy balloon, is the best vessel for tasting Cognac.

Gallo positive amid economic gloom

Published: 20 February, 2009

Booming rosé sales helped wine giant E. & J. Gallo to record positive growth in 2008 despite tough trading conditions.

Retailers gear up for Fairtrade Fortnight

Published: 20 February, 2009

Fairtrade Fortnight kicks off on Sunday 22 February and retailers across the country supporting it with price promotions on Fairtrade wines.

Oddbins boss asks for patience

Published: 19 February, 2009

Oddbins managing director Simon Baile has urged customers to "keep the faith" as the business attempts to revitalise its wine range.

Lion Nathan wine sales decline

Published: 19 February, 2009

Lion Nathan has admitted that sales revenue from its wine business fell by 10% in the final quarter of 2008.

Two becomes one for Harpers Wine and Spirit

Published: 19 February, 2009

The first issue of the newly merged Harpers Wine & Spirit Trades Review was revealed to the UK drinks industry this week following the acquisition of Harpers by William Reed Business Media in November last year.

Two becomes one for Harpers Wine and Spirit

Published: 19 February, 2009

Last quarter hits French wine exports

Published: 19 February, 2009

The head of the French Federation of Wine & Spirits Exporters has warned of difficult times ahead after export sales tumbled in the last three months of 2008.

Smoke casts doubt over Yarra vintage

Published: 19 February, 2009

The entire 2009 vintage in Australia's Yarra Valley could be contaminated by smoke from the bushfires, a grower in the region has warned.

Hendrix estate wins vodka trademark case

Published: 18 February, 2009

The makers of a vodka named after the rock legend Jimi Hendrix have been ordered by an American judge to withdraw it from sale and pay the musician's estate $3.2 million.