Merger creates major privately-owned Kiwi wine company
Published: 30 August, 2011
A merger has been announced between New Zealand's leading sustainable wine producer, Yealands Estate, and Kiwi wine investment company, Ager Sectus.
Read more...Cornwall's first single malt in 300 years
Published: 30 August, 2011
Two Cornish drinks producers have teamed up to create what they claim is the first whiskey to be produced in Cornwall in over 300 years and the oldest whiskey to be launched in England for more than a century.
Read more...Jägermeister poised to take legal proceedings over brand substitution
Published: 30 August, 2011
German herbal liqueur brand, Jägermeister has threatened legal action against five bars in the Midlands over claims they served substitute products.
Read more...Le Creuset launches display competition for wine accessory range
Published: 30 August, 2011
Le Creuset is celebrating its launch of Le Creuset Wine Accessories by inviting retailers to create themed competition window displays of its new products.
Read more...Harpers Debate: indies and suppliers go head to head
Published: 30 August, 2011
Leading independent wine retailers and suppliers will come together next month to debate whether a suppliers' charter should be established to regulate how wine is sold.
Sterling hits low due to UK economy concerns
Published: 30 August, 2011
Sterling hit a low of 1.5% against the US$ and was the second worst performer after the Swiss franc.
Read more...'Most complex' Laphroaig launched in UK
Published: 29 August, 2011
Laphroaig Triple Wood, previously only available in the travel retail sector, is being launched in the UK by Maxxium.
Read more...De Bortoli online launch hailed a success
Published: 26 August, 2011
The live online De Bortoli launch of its BellaRiva range of wines yesterday, saw 120 unique viewers between its two virtual tastings.
Read more...Sainsbury's sees fine wine sales soar
Published: 26 August, 2011
Sainsbury's has put the growth of its fine wines by 47% over the last 12 months down to the fact that consumers don't want to forego luxury in the recession.
Read more...Casa Silva pushes Chile's southern winemaking boundaries
Published: 26 August, 2011
Chilean winery Casa Silva is reporting successful results for what it claims is Chile's most southerly vineyard.
Gary Vaynerchuk retires from wine videos
Published: 26 August, 2011
US social media celebrity, Gary Vaynerchuk has announced the end of his daily wine broadcast, Daily Grape.
Read more...New weights and measures legislation allows for licensee 'innovation'
Published: 26 August, 2011
Samples of wine can now be sold under 75ml, according to new legislation from the National Measurement Office (NMO).
Read more...Foil pouches don't breach alcohol responsibility rules
Published: 25 August, 2011
Ready-to-drink vodka products sold in foil pouches do not unduly appeal to children nor suggest that consumption enhances performance, according to a ruling by the Independent Complaints Panel.
Take our survey: how valuable are trade associations?
Published: 25 August, 2011
In times of trouble many businesses turn to trade associations for advice or practical help ? Harpers wants to assess how valuable they are to drinks firms.
Read more...Diageo GB: wine business grows 14%
Published: 25 August, 2011
Diageo's wines business in Great Britain delivered "strong results" with net sales growth of 14% ? driven by a healthy Bordeaux campaign, growth in en primeur, and price increases on Blossom Hill.
Read more...Brazilian wine exports up 2% to UK
Published: 25 August, 2011
Brazilian wine exports have grown 40% in the first half of 2011 - with the UK market taking the lion's share, up 2% on last year, according to Ibravin.
Read more...De Bortoli to launch new range live online
Published: 25 August, 2011
Family owned Australian wine company De Bortoli Wines has released a new
range, BellaRiva, which will be launched today, August 25, live online.
Sterling hits low as automatic 'sell' orders triggered
Published: 25 August, 2011
Sterling hit a low of $1.6375/ £1 against the US dollar yesterday as automatic 'sell' orders were triggered.
Read more...Antique Wine Company launches wine academy
Published: 24 August, 2011
The Antique Wine Company has announced the launch of its Marylebone based, AWC Wine Academy.
Read more...East of England Co-operative opens Le Château
Published: 24 August, 2011
The East of England Co-operative has opened Le Château, a new concept store for wines, beers and spirits, which it hopes will be the first of a few, due to the current gap in the market.
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