Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

World's most expensive champagne gets UK debut

Published: 23 July, 2008

Perrier-Jout, the prestige Cuve owned by Pernod Ricard, has announced its super champagne gift set will be coming to the UK.

Diageo launches first Tanqueray gin ad campaign

Published: 23 July, 2008

Diageo Great Britain (GB) will launch the first advertising campaign for its premium gin, Tanqueray, in the Great Britain market next month (July).

Le Gavroche owner says wine was his second calling

Published: 23 July, 2008

Michael Roux, owner of the Michelin two-star Le Gavroche restaurant in London's West End has said if it were not for his passion for food he would like to have pursued a career in wine.

Scottish alcohol plan will hit consumers, says WSTA

Published: 23 July, 2008

Consumers face further financial misery thanks to today's Scottish Executive's Alcohol and Health Action Plan, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has warned.

Fine wine and internet sales favour Majestic figures

Published: 23 July, 2008

Majestic has posted strong profits today (June 16) with increasing sales of fine wine and online purchases driving results.

InBev clarifies Anheuser-Busch offer after Modelo rumours

Published: 23 July, 2008

Stella Artois owner InBev has clarified its offer for Budweiser owner Anheuser-Busch with a second letter of intent to its board of directors.

Diageo invests in US Smirnoff bottling plant

Published: 23 July, 2008

Diageo is pushing ahead with an $18 million investment to expand its Plainfield technical and bottling facility despite the recent US economic downturn.

Constellation offloads US wineries

Published: 23 July, 2008

Constellation Brands has sold a number of its US wineries as increases focus on its key brands and looks to reduce its borrowings.

Molson Coors makes two new strategic appointments

Published: 23 July, 2008

Molson Coors Brewing Company announced today the appointment of Peter Swinburn as President and Chief Executive Officer and Stewart Glendinning as Global Chief Financial Officer.

Soft drinks body announces environmental strategy

Published: 23 July, 2008

The British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA)has launched a sustainability strategy, setting out long-term objectives to boost the sector's environmental performance.

Skyy vodka targets UK with 1.5m campaign

Published: 23 July, 2008

Skyy, one of the biggest vodka brands in the world, is targeting the UK on- and off-trades with a 1.5m marketing and advertising campaign.

InBev moves on Budweiser owner with $47bn offer

Published: 23 July, 2008

InBev has confirmed recent industry speculation and made an unsolicited offer for Anheuser-Busch.

WSTA aids alcohol industry on age verification

Published: 23 July, 2008

The WSTA is pleased to announce that it has agreed a deal with leading age and identity verification specialists 192 Business Services to help member companies check customer age and identity details.

Courvoisier gets 11m marketing investment

Published: 23 July, 2008

Spirits company Beam Global UK is investing 11m in Courvoisier, the leading cognac brand in the UK, this year with a 1m investment kicking off this Sunday (June 22) in The Observer newspaper.