Major drinks firms back Harpers call to get producers behind Call Time on Duty campaign

Direct Wines, Matthew Clark and Bibendum are just three of the big name UK wine companies that have got behind the Harpers initiative to get as many wine producers as possible to back the Wine & Spirit Trade Association-led Call Time on Duty campaign and make the government aware how damaging its on-going alcohol duty strategy is on the UK drinks industry.

Bibendum's Michael Saunders: "Why wine isn't enough..."

Sourcing and selling wine at Bibendum is the day job; it stands out from the competition by what it can tell its customers about their own businesses. Managing director, Michael Saunders

Bibendum to stop its annual tasting in favour of smaller channel specific events

Bibendum has no intention of ever running again the kind of large scale annual company tasting it has become so well known for in the trade and will instead run channel specific smaller events around the country.

Bibendum chief slams all in the trade yet to support Call Time On Duty campaign

Michael Saunders, Bibendum's managing director, has spoken out strongly against those in the trade that have yet to get behind the WSTA-led Call Time on Duty campaign.

Bibendum sells private client business to Simon Farr's new fine wine company

Bibendum is to sell its private client business to Cru London Ltd, a new fine wine business set up by Bibendum non-executive director, Simon Farr.

Bibendum to host workshop on creating the perfect wine list

Bibendum's Instil Drinks Co takes on specialist spirits staff

Instil Drinks Co, the new beers and spirits business set up by Bibendum, continues to recruit senior specialilst staff to help...

Bibendum boss slams minimum pricing plans

Michael Saunders has added his voice to the opposition to minimum unit pricing, even though it wouldn't have an immediate impact on Bibendum.

Bibendum takes on three new agencies

Bibendum's spirits and beer division has strengthened its brand offering with three new partnerships for 2013.

Bibendum to launch new initiative at annual tasting

Bibendum is to help its customers tailor their ranges to suit consumer preference by launching A Matter of Taste at its trade-only annual tasting in February.

My hopes for 2013: Bibendum's Michael Saunders on standing up for ourselves

2012 is not a year many drinks businesses will look back on fondly. The economy stalled again, the expected Olympic boost never materialised, several very good companies failed to survive and the government continues to threaten us with restrictive legislation.

Three company directors leave Bibendum

Three company directors have left wine supplier Bibendum this week - but managing director Michael Saunders insists the move is just "streamlining the management team".

Bibendum to showcase family wineries at artisan tasting

Bibendum is set to welcome more than 40 producers for its Artisan tasting on September 24 in London.

Bibendum confirms sale of Argento

Bibendum Wine has confirmed it has sold the Argento Wine Company to the Argentine group, Inversora Agroindustrial Sudamerican.

Bibendum adds Paul Jaboulet Aîné and Château La Lagune to portfolio

Bibendum Wine has announced two major additions to its French portfolio; Rhône producer Paul Jaboulet A&icircné and Bordeaux third growth Château La Lagune.

Bibendum adds Gaja's Ca'Marcanda to Italian portfolio

Bibendum has boosted its Italian portfolio with the additions of Gaja's Tuscan estate Ca'Marcanda.

Bibendum promotes British drinks at UKTI

Bibendum is flying the flag for British drinks at the British Business Embassy as part of the Olympic & Paralympic Games international business legacy programme.

Bibendum poaches Waitrose's Andrew Shaw as head of buying

Bibendum has appointed Waitrose's wine buying manager Andrew Shaw as its new head of buying.

Bibendum's Richard Cochrane offers Olympic support and advice

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Victoria Daskal: takes a first hand look at Bibendum's Olympic wine range

Security was tighter than normal for a London wine tasting, but as it was held at Lancaster House - a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace- and showcased the official selection of wines for the London Olympics I came prepared with ID.