Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

52 pubs closing every week says BBPA

Published: 22 July, 2009

The rate of UK pub closures has increased by a third in the first six months of the year, according to new figures from the British Beer & Pub Association.

Stowells launch wine Tool-kit

Published: 21 July, 2009

Constellation Europe's flagship on-trade brand, Stowells has launched a new initiative in the form of a 'Stowell's Tool-kit,' in a bid to grow on-trade volume and boost confidence.

Ehrmanns in take over

Published: 21 July, 2009

UK-based wine company Ehrmanns has been bought out by wine investment fund Global Vintners.

Pernod upbeat despite economic gloom

Published: 20 July, 2009

Pernod Ricard has reported a "highly satisfactory" performance in its past year of trading, despite what it admits is a "difficult economic environment".

New commercial boss appointed at First Quench

Published: 20 July, 2009

First Quench Retailing's commercial director, Lloyd Stephens, has made a surprise exit from the off-licence operator.

100% Malbec rosé launches in the UK

Published: 20 July, 2009

A new 100% Malbec rosé is being launched in the UK from Bodega Septima, Grupo Codorníu's Argentine winery.

Adams buys Leasingham vineyard

Published: 20 July, 2009

Tim Adams Wines, the Clare Valley producer, has bought 75 hectares of Leasingham vineyards for what it believes was a knock-down price.

Toolkit to boost Stowells sales

Published: 17 July, 2009

Constellation Europe has launched an on-trade "toolkit" to boost sales of Stowells and increase wine knowledge in the sector.

Rioja claims industry first

Published: 17 July, 2009

Nine Rioja producers have achieved the highest levels of natural resveratrol ever recorded in wine.

Auchentoshan plans for festival

Published: 17 July, 2009

Auchentoshan is opening its archives as part of its first whisky festival on August 29 at the lowland distillery by Dalmuir, Glasgow.

Industry to deliver £100m responsible drinking campaign

Published: 16 July, 2009

The first stage of the much touted Project 10 joint government/drinks industry initiative goes live in September with a high profile responsible drinking advertising campaign.

£100m campaign targets binge drinkers

Published: 16 July, 2009

Forty-five drinks companies are backing what has been described as "the biggest ever campaign to tackle binge drinking among young adults".

New World countries create new alliance

Published: 15 July, 2009

Five competing New World countries and regions have joined forces to create a new alliance, in a world first for the wine industry.

New World countries create new alliance

Published: 15 July, 2009

Five competing New World countries and regions have joined forces to create a new alliance, in a world first for the wine industry.

Leasingham winery set to close

Published: 15 July, 2009

The Leasingham winery in Clare, Australia, looks likely to close next month after Constellation failed to find a buyer.

JC and JD head Superbrands list

Published: 15 July, 2009

Jacob's Creek is the highest placed wine in the new Superbrands list, published by the research organisation of the same name this week.

Drinks gurus to clash online on how to drink whisky

Published: 14 July, 2009

Two of the world's great drinks experts are set to fight out the age-old dilemma of how to drink malt whisky live on the internet on Thursday night.

Exclusive: Government to push new food and drink health campaign

Published: 14 July, 2009

The Department of Health (DoH) is calling upon the food and drink industries to work in partnership with the government in an attempt to tackle harmful drinkers and the rise of obesity levels in the UK, www.harpers.co.uk can exclusively reveal.