Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Mount Gay in Cowes Week link-up

Published: 06 August, 2012

Following several years of sponsorship, Mount Gay Rum will once again be the official regatta rum at this year's Aberdeen...

Chablis producers anticipate smaller harvest

Published: 03 August, 2012

Chablis producers are predicting the harvest could be down by around 20%, thanks to bad weather earlier in the growing season.

Campari 'cautiously optimistic' as profits grow

Published: 03 August, 2012

Gruppo Campari's net profits have grown by 3.5% to €77.9 million, as sales have grown 5% in the half year to June 30.

Sarah Miles promoted to managing director of Diageo Wines Europe

Published: 03 August, 2012

Sarah Miles is the new managing director of Diageo Wines Europe (DWE) as it looks to freshen up its buying and marketing teams across the group.

Passoã links up with street party at Notting Hill Carnival

Published: 03 August, 2012

Passoã is to link up with the Sancho Panza street party at the Notting Hill Carnival for a second year, in a bid to introduce new drinkers to the liqueur via long drinks and cocktails.

Olympics day seven - drinks trade live update

Published: 03 August, 2012

Previous fears of delivery chaos continue to appear unfounded for drinks retailers and suppliers in the UK, and news reports state many businesses in London are suggesting the Olympics have actually "deterred" visitors.

Sterling loses ground as worries over UK economy continue

Published: 03 August, 2012

Sterling has lost ground across the board this week as worries over the state of the UK economy continue, including the possibility that it may lose its AAA credit rating.

Winemaker Tour hits London, Manchester and Bristol

Published: 02 August, 2012

Independents are invited to meet six of Australia and New Zealand's leading winemakers during the Negociants UK Winemaker Tour.

Karen Hardwick joins PLB in newly created sales role

Published: 02 August, 2012

PLB has recruited Karen Hardwick, an accredited WSET Educator and former owner of The Wine Academy, to the position the newly created sales role of national account manager - multiple on-trade.

On-trade urged to support Love Food Give Food appeal

Published: 02 August, 2012

The UK's restaurants, pubs and cafes are being called on to help raise essential life-saving funds for millions of starving families around the world.

Sterling weakens after poor PMI results

Published: 02 August, 2012

Sterling has continued its poor week after being further undermined by the purchasing managers index for manufacturing, which showed the largest contraction since May 2009.

Marblehead adds Davna Bizon vodka to range

Published: 02 August, 2012

Marblehead Brand Development has launched Davna Bizon as part of its new range of premium vodka brands.

Olympics day six - drinks trade live update

Published: 02 August, 2012

After yesterday's successful medal haul, day six of the London 2012 Olympics see the likes of Sir Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton, Rebecca Adlington and Andy Murray go for gold, while fears of delivery chaos continue to appear unfounded for drinks retailers and suppliers up and down the country.

Independent Complaints Panel appoints new members

Published: 01 August, 2012

Professors Isabelle Szmigin and Roy Light have been appointed members of the Independent Complaints Panel.

Brand Phoenix launches FirstCape Light

Published: 01 August, 2012

Brand Phoenix has added to its portfolio with the launch of FirstCape Light.

Ross Sleet takes up marketing role at DGB in South Africa

Published: 01 August, 2012

Ross Sleet, formerly of Kleine Zalze, is the new marketing manager of DGB wineries Boschendal and Brampton Wines in South Africa.

Bodegas Salentein collects trophies at Argentina Wine Awards

Published: 01 August, 2012

Argentinian winery Bodegas Salentein has been awarded trophies for two of its wines at the 2012 Argentina Wine Awards.

The Balvenie releases 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask

Published: 01 August, 2012

The Balvenie has launched The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask (rrp £42) to mark the 50th anniversary of malt master David Stewart joining the distillery.

Sterling weakens after Moody's downgrades UK growth forecast

Published: 01 August, 2012

Sterling was particularly weak yesterday following the news that one of the big three credit rating agencies, Moody's had downgraded the UK's growth forecast.