Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Bibendum takes on three new agencies

Published: 16 January, 2013

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

Published: 10 January, 2013

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

Published: 02 January, 2013

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

Published: 29 November, 2012

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

Published: 18 September, 2012

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

Bibendum confirms sale of Argento

Published: 17 September, 2012

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

Published: 17 September, 2012

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

Published: 30 August, 2012

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

Bibendum promotes British drinks at UKTI

Published: 14 August, 2012

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

Published: 23 July, 2012

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

Published: 13 July, 2012

1. Focus on key wines

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

Published: 05 July, 2012

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.

Bibendum grows pre-tax profits 25%, but is not complacent

Published: 19 June, 2012

Bibendum has grown profits before tax by 25% to £3.5 million for the financial year ending March 31, but the firm insists "there's no room for complacency".

Bibendum to promote English wines and spirits

Published: 14 March, 2012

Bibendum is launching a summer campaign to promote English wines and spirits to the on-trade.

Bibendum launches "efficiency" project

Published: 09 March, 2012

Bibendum has undertaken board changes on the back of an efficiency project that will enable the company to be more efficient and effective in meeting customers' requirements.

Bibendum launches "efficiency" project

Published: 09 March, 2012

Bibendum has undertaken board changes on the back of an efficiency project that will enable the company to be more efficient and effective in meeting customers' requirements.

Bibendum launches on-trade spirits training

Published: 20 February, 2012

Bibendum's on-trade training programmes will now include spirits for the first time.

Royal Tokaji appoints Bibendum as UK agent

Published: 26 January, 2012

Royal Tokaji has appointed Bibendum as its agent for the UK market.

Last chance to register for Bibendum annual tasting

Published: 23 January, 2012

Bibendum is calling for last chance to register for its annual tasting 'Just Add... Bibendum: Ingredients for Success in 2012'.

Bibendum to launch 23 wineries at annual tasting

Published: 16 January, 2012

Bibendum is launching 23 new wineries from eight different countries at its 'Just Add' annual tasting, in a bid to focus more on premium wines for 2012.