Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Maxxium reports strong festive growth

Published: 22 March, 2012

Maxxium UK has reported a strong growth over Christmas and claims to be the fastest growing of the top five spirits distributors over the period.

Ehrmanns aims for £3 million revenue hike

Published: 22 March, 2012

Ehrmanns is aiming to hit the £20 million mark in sales revenue by the end of its financial year, up from £17 million last year.

G & J Greenall 'Best North West Bartender' announced

Published: 22 March, 2012

Joey Butcher from Manchester's Épernay Champagne Bar, is the winner of the first G & J Greenall, North West Best Bartender competition.

Waverley wants its wines to do the talking

Published: 22 March, 2012

The results of a radical overhaul of the WaverleyTBS wine operation was on show at last week's national trade tasting in London.

Speculation of further quantitative easing hampers sterling's progress

Published: 22 March, 2012

Sterling had a poor start to the day as Bank of England's minutes revealed two of its members voted for a further injection of £25 billion into the economy.

Champagne bosses need to engage consumers

Published: 21 March, 2012

Gimmicky innovations are not the way forward for Champagne, but it's got to try and engage with consumers, say Champagne bosses.

Sainsbury's loses another BWS buyer

Published: 21 March, 2012

Another Sainsbury's wine buyer is leaving the BWS team - making it the third person to move on since December.

Budget 2012: alcohol duty escalator continues

Published: 21 March, 2012

As expected the Chancellor announced the continuation of the alcohol duty escalator in today's Budget - meaning alcohol duty rises by 2% ahead of inflation.

Wine Rack launches online trading

Published: 21 March, 2012

The launch of online trading for Wine Rack has taken off "quicker than expected", according to its chairman Laki Christoforou.

LIVE Budget 2012: Trade reaction

Published: 21 March, 2012

The Chancellor pulled no punches in delivering his Budget today - the alcohol duty escalator will continue. But what has the trade got to say about it? Read our live updates.

Duty hike will push average wine price over £5

Published: 20 March, 2012

The average price of a bottle of wine will breakthrough the symbolic £5.00 barrier after a rise in wine inflation and the next set of duty increases, according to the Wilson Drinks Report.

Real Wine Fair 2012 announces line up

Published: 20 March, 2012

The Real Wine Fair 2012, has announced 160 natural growers and winemakers will participate in its inaugural event in May.

Wines of Argentina launches UK made Malbec

Published: 20 March, 2012

Wines of Argentina is celebrating the approach of the second Malbec World Day with the launch of the first Argentine Malbec made in the UK.

New distribution for Cielo wines

Published: 20 March, 2012

Italian wine producer Cielo has set up a joint distribution agreement with World Wine Agencies and Coe Vintners for the on-trade in the south of England.

New boss for WSTA comes from DEFRA

Published: 20 March, 2012

Miles Beale, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association's new chief executive, is moving from DEFRA where he is deputy director for EU and international agriculture policy.

DEFRA deputy director Miles Beale, appointed WSTA chief executive

Published: 20 March, 2012

Miles Beale has been appointed as chief executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.

Matthew Jukes releases annual NZ Pinot Noir Classification

Published: 20 March, 2012

Matthew Jukes, has released his fifth annual New Zealand Pinot Noir Classification, that places Ata Rangi, Bell Hill, Felton Road and Mt Difficulty, in top 'five star' position.

Sterling holds firm against the US dollar

Published: 20 March, 2012

Sterling had a mixed day yesterday strengthening against the majority of currencies in the morning before the markets shifted and risk appetite increased.

Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits announces change of distributor

Published: 19 March, 2012

Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits announced a change of UK distributor from In-Spirit Global Brands to Cask Liquid Marketing, for its King's Ginger and Pink Pigeon rum.