Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Australia wine industry seeks to clarify Jago affair

Published: 23 July, 2008

Both Bruce Tyrrell and the Winemakers' Federation of Australia (WFA) have sought to clarify events surrounding a recent speech given by Dan Jago.

Provence Wines sets up dedicated UK office

Published: 23 July, 2008

In a bid to develop its UK market presence, Provence Wines has opened a London office.

WSTA: Tax on alcohol could alienate middle-classes

Published: 23 July, 2008

Significantly raising taxes on alcohol could alienate middle-class voters.

Ethical food and drink products surge

Published: 23 July, 2008

UK consumer spending on ethical food and drink products has increased significantly.

Sainsbury's gains award for green retail innovation

Published: 23 July, 2008

Food and drinks retailer Sainsbury's has received an award from the Energy Saving Trust for its commitment to eco-friendly product delivery methods.

Oklahoma named America's cheap drinks capital

Published: 23 July, 2008

A price audit of sixteen alcoholic beverages in American bars and restaurants has found that Oklahoma City is one of the cheapest places to buy them.

Australian wine export value grows 8%

Published: 23 July, 2008

Wine exports from Australia have grown 8% in value in the year ending November 2007.

Climate change initiative welcomed by Defra

Published: 23 July, 2008

The publication of a new climate change project has been welcomed by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.

Reduced harvests on horizon in Australia

Published: 23 July, 2008

Australia's Wine and Brandy Corporation is predicting reduced wine grape harvests for the next five years.

Drinks companies shortlisted for export award

Published: 23 July, 2008

Four drinks companies - Llanllyr Water, Barr Soft Drinks, The Feel Good Drinks Company and the Wychwood Brewery- have been short-listed for the Drink Exporter of the Year award in the Food from Britain Awards 2007.

Bag in box wine market needs more competition

Published: 23 July, 2008

UK bag in box wine sales would increase if more suppliers entered the market and targeted older buyers,

Tesco sales increase in autumn

Published: 23 July, 2008

Rising UK sales and a strong international performance have seen Tesco progress in the third quarter.

Ferrovial will sell World Duty Free

Published: 23 July, 2008

Ferrovial plans to sell the UK travel retail firm World Duty Free (WDF) within the first three quarters of 2008.

Leahy coined godfather' of binge-drinking

Published: 23 July, 2008

Sir Terry Leahy, Tesco Chief Executive, has been coined the "godfather of British binge drinking" for the supermarket chain's approach to alcohol pricing.