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Bibendum predicts top wine trends

Published:  04 December, 2024

Bibendum Wine has outlined a series of consumer trends likely to influence buying behaviour in 2025, compiling data from its ‘Wine MODE’ tool, in addition to analysis from Bidendum's in-house insights team.

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Hallgarten’s 'strategic expansion' drive continues

Published:  25 November, 2024

Eighteen new employees have joined the team at Hallgarten & Novum Wines since July 2024, encompassing head office support functions, regional sales and a communications role.

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Webinar sign up: Social Responsibility at the Cellar Door

Published:  16 October, 2024

The Harpers team invites you to sign up for a latest free webinar, Social Responsibility at the Cellar Door, to take place a week today.

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Artisanal Galician wine producer joins Bibendum portfolio

Published:  09 October, 2024

Artisanal Bierzo wine producer Estevez Bodegas y Vinedos has joined premium wine specialist Bibendum’s portfolio. 

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Jamie Avenell: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published:  04 September, 2024

We conclude our summer Q&A series with Jamie Avenell, wine buying director, Bibendum Wine (C&C Group).

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Unusual Suspects: Friends from the east

Published:  23 August, 2024

With a few importers now taking the plunge, Andrew Catchpole assesses the potential for Chinese wine in the UK.

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Premiumising Spain’s white wines

Published:  22 May, 2024

Justin Keay takes a pan-regional look at Spain’s white wines as more young winemakers look to experiment and revive older varieties.

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On-trade: Wine needs to be more visible in restaurants

Published:  02 May, 2024

Little coverage is given to the beverage section of a restaurant offer, but there’s potential to make more of it. James Bayley reports on the latest research findings.

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Jamie Avenell becomes C&C wine trading director

Published:  10 April, 2024

Major drinks distributor C&C Group has promoted Jamie Avenell to the role of wine trading director, taking over from Harriet Kininmonth, who has now joined The Wine Society.

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C&C unveil new London distribution depot

Published:  04 March, 2024

C&C Group, the UK’s largest drinks distributor, has unveiled its new London distribution depot, Orbital West, in Heathrow. The new flagship facility will increase capacity for its portfolio of branded beer, cider, wine, spirits, and soft drinks.

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Bibendum spring tasting: ‘English sparkling is working really well’

Published:  29 February, 2024

Bibendum’s annual spring tasting returned to a packed-out Battersea Arts Centre on Tuesday (27 February), showcasing 300 wines via various tasting trails, curated and researched by the company’s insights team.

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Bibendum & Campari shake on Champagne partnership

Published:  23 February, 2024

Bibendum and Campari have teamed up to give a fresh boost to Champagne Lallier, with the Campari-owned house now joining the on-trade distribution’s portfolio of premium brands.

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Hallgarten adds Piedmont’s Vietti to premium portfolio

Published:  15 February, 2024

Specialist wine importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines has been appointed exclusive UK distributor for Vietti, the Piedmont family producer famed for its crus in Barolo and Barbaresco.

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Coterie continues recruitment drive with another Bibendum hire

Published:  08 February, 2024

James Scott is the latest name to join the ranks of Coterie Holdings in another move which continues the trend of key industry names jumping ship from Bibendum.

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Sustainability Report: Plotting Progress

Published:  05 December, 2023

James Lawrence charts the progress being made by the growing number of Harpers Sustainability Charter participants.

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Bibendum predicts the top wine trends for 2024

Published:  29 November, 2023

Bibendum has revealed its top wine trends for 2024 based on analysis from PROOF Insight, the drinks insights agency.

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Registrations open for Harpers’ Sustainability Webinar

Published:  17 October, 2023

Titled, Portfolio of Diversity, registrations are open for Harpers’ Sustainability Webinar, in partnership with Bibendum.

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Duty hikes: Exploring abv options

Published:  09 October, 2023

With autumn tastings in full swing, and with it the opportunity for retailers, wholesalers and suppliers to show off new stock, Harpers wondered if there might be an influx of lower-abv wines in light of the duty hikes. James Bayley reports.

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Coterie Holdings appoints Michael Saunders as CEO

Published:  12 September, 2023

Coterie Holdings, the holding company for fine wine merchant Lay & Wheeler, bonded storage facility Coterie Vaults, and wine lending business Jera, has announced the appointment of Michael Saunders as its CEO.

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Bibendum keeps it light at ‘Cape & the Boot’ tasting

Published:  06 September, 2023

Under the resurgent London sunshine, Bibendum showcased two of its hottest wine regions for its ‘the Cape & the Boot’ tasting.

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