Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Taittinger to support 2010 Action Against Hunger campaign

Published: 09 August, 2010

Champagne Taittinger has become a corporate supporter of this year's Action Against Hunger - Fight Hunger, Eat Out campaign.

Currency update, August 6: sterling looks strong

Published: 06 August, 2010

Currency update for August 6 from Smart Currency Exchange: it's been a strong week for sterling - especially against the US dollar.

Malibu launches TV show

Published: 06 August, 2010

The Pernod Ricard owned brand, Malibu is to launch a new TV show.

Russian Standard Vodka launches on-pack promotion

Published: 05 August, 2010

Russian Standard Vodka has announced the launch of an on-pack promotion giving consumers the chance to win free tickets to music gigs.

Cono Sur goes green at Wines of Chile tasting

Published: 05 August, 2010

Cono Sur will be ferrying passengers in a cycle rickshaw from Victoria to the Wines of Chile tasting on September 8 in a bid to offset visitors' carbon footprints.

Morgan's Spiced takes to the TV

Published: 05 August, 2010

Diageo Great Britain (GB) is running its first national TV advertisement for its Morgan's Spiced 'Modern Adventurer' campaign.

Currency update, August 5: fall for sterling

Published: 05 August, 2010

Currency update for August 5 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling slips off Tuesday's highs as data suggests the UK economy may continue to struggle.

Campari sees positive sales growth

Published: 05 August, 2010

Drinks group Gruppo Campari saw a positive sales growth of more than 16% in the first half of 2010.

Opportunity for UK food and drink suppliers to present to London 2012

Published: 04 August, 2010

Companies exhibiting at International Food and Drink Event IFE11, and Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2010 are being given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present their products to the committee for the Olympic Games.

Virgin appoints social media consultant

Published: 04 August, 2010

Virgin Wines has appointed an online engagement consultant to advise on its social media strategy.

Forth Wines bought by investors

Published: 04 August, 2010

Forth Wines is back in independent - and Scottish - ownership after being bought from Matthew Clark by a group of investors.

Currency update, August 4 : sterling stops short of key level

Published: 04 August, 2010

Sterling hit a new 6 month high against the US dollar yesterday after improved sentiment towards the UK and concerns over the state of the US recovery.

Gondola teams up with toptable in wine promotion

Published: 04 August, 2010

Online wine retailer Gondola has teamed up with toptable.com, the restaurant review and booking website, to promote exclusive cases of wine.

Larry Cherubino Wines awarded Australian Winery of the Year

Published: 03 August, 2010

Western Australia producer, Larry Cherubino Wines has been awarded James Halliday's Winery of the Year in the just released 2011 Australian Wine Companion.

Small firms hit by cutbacks in bank lending

Published: 03 August, 2010

Lending to the UK's small business community is in decline, according to figures from the British Bankers Association.

London Assembly calls on Mayor to protect local shops

Published: 03 August, 2010

The London Assembly has called on The Mayor of London to give more support what it calls "cornered" shops.

Manchester to consider imposing minimum price on alcohol

Published: 03 August, 2010

Greater Manchester's local councils are considering setting a minimum price for the sale of alcohol.

Super premium launch for Mount Gay Rum

Published: 03 August, 2010

First Drinks has extended its Mount Gay Rum range with an ultra premium addition.

Currency update, August 3: sterling hits six month high against dollar

Published: 03 August, 2010

Currency update for August 3 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling hits six month high against dollar
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