Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

BRC: Disappointing retail sales over Christmas

Published: 23 July, 2008

UK like-for-like retail sales increased only 0.3% in December - the worst figure since 2004.

UK wine producers encouraged by lifting of planting ban

Published: 23 July, 2008

UK: A decision by the European Commission for a permanent exclusion of the UK from the planting rights regime has been welcomed.

Australian wine export values grew 6% last year

Published: 23 July, 2008

The value of Australian wine exports grew faster than the volumes produced in 2007.

French wine and spirits exports up

Published: 23 July, 2008

Exports of French wine and spirits remained strong in the ten months to the end of October 2007, new figures show.

Arnzano estate captures Pago status

Published: 23 July, 2008

The Seoro de Arnzano wine estate has achieved Pago status - one of only five vineyards in Spain to do so.

Cosentino predicts strong 2008 growth

Published: 23 July, 2008

Cosentino Signature Wines has predicted year-on-year growth of 35% for 2008.

WDF auction fast approaching

Published: 23 July, 2008

The process of auctioning off of BAA's chain of World Duty Free (WDF) shops is gathering steam.

Newland joins Beam from Constellation

Published: 23 July, 2008

Bill Newlands is to leave Constellation Brands to rejoin Beam Global Spirits & Wine in a newly-created role.

New Scottish licensing laws to hit 4m

Published: 23 July, 2008

SCOTLAND: Around 100 extra police officers and staff will be needed to cope with the country's new licensing laws at a cost of more than 4 million, MSPs have been warned.

Portman Group releases revised Code of Practice

Published: 23 July, 2008

UK: The drink industry's social responsibility watchdog tightens up sponsorship and advertising rules.

Royal stamp for Grouse

Published: 23 July, 2008

Whisky brand, The Famous Grouse, has had its Royal Warrant extended until 2013.

Villa Maria hears Pinot persuasion

Published: 23 July, 2008

Over 80 Villa Maria grape growers have heard the argument for increasing the imports of New Zealand Pinots into the UK market.

Harpers features on Wine Show podcast

Published: 23 July, 2008

A 20-minute podcast with Harpers' editor, Richard Siddle, has been made available online.

Schlatter named new Merryvale president

Published: 23 July, 2008

Ren Schatter has been appointed as the new president of Merryvale Vineyards.

Majestic experiences strong Christmas sales

Published: 23 July, 2008

Despite a disappointing start, sales at Majestic rallied in the nine weeks of Christmas trading.

Brown to keep 24-hour alcohol license

Published: 23 July, 2008

UK: Round-the-clock drinking law not responsible for binge drinking, the Government claims

Edrington chief rewarded with Knighthood

Published: 23 July, 2008

The chair of the Edrington Group, John James Griffin Good, has been rewarded with a Knighthood for services to Scotland in the New Year's Honours List.