Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

CUBE takes over Wines of Portugal's comms

Published: 11 January, 2012

Wines of Portugal has appointed CUBE Communications to handle UK consumer and trade communications.

UK wine consumption to fall 4% by 2015, says Vinexpo

Published: 11 January, 2012

UK wine consumption will drop between 2011 and 2015 as consumers "drink better and less", according to new figures released by Vinexpo.

Unite confronts drinks distributor Tradeteam over centre closure

Published: 11 January, 2012

Unite is pressing drinks distributor, Tradeteam for evidence to justify the "unexpected" closure announcement of its Hams Hall plant in Warwickshire.

Sterling remains buoyant against euro zone fears

Published: 11 January, 2012

Sterling hovered near a 16 month high against the euro on Tuesday due to investor concerns that the euro zone crisis will deepen.

Iconic Sussex restaurant closes

Published: 11 January, 2012

One of the most famous restaurants in the south east of England has closed down.

Morrison Bowmore Distillers appoints Rachel Barrie as master blender

Published: 11 January, 2012

Morrison Bowmore Distillers (MBD), producers of Auchentoshan, Bowmore and Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, has appointed Rachel Barrie as master blender.

Pernod Ricard's Simon Thomas new Benevolent chair

Published: 10 January, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK's deputy managing director Simon Thomas has been appointed the new chairman of the Benevolent.

Thierry's expands senior management team

Published: 10 January, 2012

Thierry's has boosted its senior management team with the appointment of Martin Horner as sales director and Yobana Bermúdez in the newly-created role of technical manager.

British Retail Consortium - December figures up, but 2012 will remain "challenging"

Published: 10 January, 2012

UK retail sales values rose in 2011 against December 2010, but 2012 will prove an "equally challenging" year, according to the British Retail Consortium.

Sterling remains strong amid renewed Euro zone fears

Published: 10 January, 2012

Sterling again traded close to a 16 month high against the euro yesterday with investors concerned over the single currency, following further negative news from the euro zone.

Havana Club launches tourist guide to Cuba app

Published: 10 January, 2012

Havana Club, has launched a new Cuban tourist iPhone app - 'Havana Club's Guide to Havana' - an insiders' guide to its essential bars, clubs, restaurants and cultural destinations.

90% of adults fail alcohol unit test, says Wilson Drinks Report

Published: 09 January, 2012

Almost 90% of British adults that took part in a survey, had no idea how strong their drinks were, according to latest research from the Wilson Drinks Report.

EU resolves White Zinfandel row

Published: 09 January, 2012

A dispute over the use of the term White Zinfandel in the European Union has been resolved.

Alcohol units should be revised, say MPs

Published: 09 January, 2012

MPs have called for alcohol unit guidelines to be reviewed and the public to avoid alcohol for at least two days a week.

Oxford Wine Company appoints MW as buyer

Published: 06 January, 2012

The Oxford Wine Company has appointed Marcia Waters MW as its new wine buyer.

Online wine retailers slash prices in January sales

Published: 06 January, 2012

Online retailers are leading the way in slashing prices for the January sales, offering up to 60% discount, while for the high street merchant it's back to business as usual.