Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

German wine exports to UK fall by one fifth

Published: 05 March, 2012

German wine exports to the UK fell by a fifth in volume terms last year, although the drop was mostly in the under £4 segment.

English Wine Producers announces summer trade activities

Published: 05 March, 2012

English Wine Producers (EWP), has announced two key activities this year to help the trade work more closely with the industry during the Queen's Jubilee and London Olympics.

Chilean wines growing fastest in independents

Published: 05 March, 2012

Chilean wines are growing fast in the independent sector - having displaced Italy from fourth place by volume - they now have a 10% share of that market.

Robinsons Brewery hands over to sixth generation

Published: 05 March, 2012

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery, has announced chairman Peter Robinson and brothers Dennis and David, are to step down to hand over to the sixth generation.

Glenfiddich revamps 21 Year Old Gran Reserva

Published: 05 March, 2012

Glenfiddich has unveiled new packaging for its 21 Year Old Gran Reserva, to reflect its quality and provenance.

Prowein: Organic viticulture under the spotlight

Published: 05 March, 2012

Spain is leading the charge when it comes to growth in organic vine production - it has tripled in the last two years to more than 54,00 hectares.

Sterling weakens against dollar

Published: 05 March, 2012

Sterling had a fairly stable day against the euro on Friday whilst weakening against the US dollar.

Greenall's launches North West Best Bartender competition.

Published: 02 March, 2012

Warrington-based Greenall's, is asking for entries to its first, North West Best Bartender competition.

APP Wine Law launches importer's protection package

Published: 02 March, 2012

In a bid to help UK importers gain maximum security from their producer relationships, UK law firm, APP Wine Law, has launched a Wine Importer Contracts Package.

Olly Smith and Oz Clarke receive awards from APWI

Published: 02 March, 2012

Wine writers, Olly Smith and Oz Clarke are amongst those given awards by The Association of Portuguese Wine Importers (APWI) for their "outstanding contributions" to Portuguese Wine.

Sterling rises as figures show UK consumer spending on the up

Published: 02 March, 2012

Sterling has had a strong week gaining two cents against the euro and one cent against the dollar.

Denbies produces first sparkling wine for Sainsbury's Taste the Difference

Published: 01 March, 2012

Dorking based, Denbies Wine Estate, has released its first English Sparkling Brut 2007, exclusively for the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range.

Celebration service for Alan Lodge to be held on March 9

Published: 01 March, 2012

A service of celebration for the Drinks Business journalist Alan Lodge, who died of a brain haemorrhage on 17 Februrary, will be held on March 9 in West Wickham, Kent.

Harpers Awards entry deadline extended until March 16

Published: 01 March, 2012

Anyone looking to enter the Harpers Awards 2012 being run in conjunction with the London International Wine Fair now have until March 16 in which to get their entries in.

Appleton Estate 21 Year Old given new look

Published: 01 March, 2012

Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Jamaica Rum has revamped its packaging in keeping with its luxury positioning.

Trade figures line up to appear on Harpers new YouTube service

Published: 01 March, 2012

It's time to grab a cup of coffee and catch up on Harpers new Youtube service full of interviews and catch ups with key trade figures, starting with Laurie Webster of Las Bodegas at this week's SITT tasting in London.