Are there etichal implications to consider when choosing to bottle wine in the UK?

Harpers led a debate at last month's London Wine Fair to expose the myths and preconceptions about UK bottling, which raised questions about the ethics of the practice.

Volume declines of Southern hemisphere harvest pushes up demand for bulk wines

Smaller harvest in the Southern hemisphere are set to boost demand for bulk wine, the latest report from Ciatti has said.

How to choose the right logistics partner to suit your business

Simon Jack looks at the critical steps businesses should take when choosing the right logistics partner

Bulk wine prices tighten for key Chilean varieties, says Murphy Wine Company

Keep on top of the latest bulk wine prices with the latest spreadsheet to the end of May 2014, from bulk wine brokers, Murphy Wine Company.

Finding the best bank account for your business

Opening a business bank account should be quite easy. However, banks seem to deliberately muddy the waters so as to make choosing harder than it really should be.

Southern hemisphere looks good for bulk wine, says Murphy Wine Company January 2014

Southern hemisphere harvests look good for bulk wine, says Murphy Wine

Global bulk wine prices for December released by Murphy Wine Company

Here is your one stop guide to the latest global bulk wine prices produced by bulk wine broker, Murphy Wine Company.

November bulk wine prices

Keep on top of the latest bulk wine prices with the latest spreadsheet from bulk wine brokers, Murphy Wine Company, for November 2013.

Making the right moves

Choosing the right logistics company is a vital decision. Get it right and you can improve efficiency, cut costs and, most importantly, serve your customers better. Get it wrong and products may not be available when they should be, and you could end up working in an atmosphere of mistrust with your contractor.

Buying Guide: Supplementary channels

In our last Buying Guide we looked at the three primary channels for sourcing wine in the UK: wholesalers, agents and buying direct. In this follow-up article, Matt Walls looks at the supplementary channels that can help you build the strongest range possible

Postal charges: how to cut your costs

In April 2012 Royal Mail raised a few eyebrows by increasing its postal charges by 30%. Royal Mail said it was necessary to keep the organisation afloat...

How do you buy your wine?

When it comes to developing a wine range, there are an increasing number of different ways to source wine.

Why bulk wine is vital to UK wine trade

For some bulk wine are the two four letter words of the wine industry. For others bulk wine is the only way they can do business.

Harvest shortage: producers urged to rein in prices

Distributors are urging producers to be true to long-term partnerships and not be "too greedy" when it comes to putting prices up, as the impact of 2012's short harvest is felt.

Wine and drinks investors behind Thierry's new company Watermill Wines

Thierry's new owners have vowed to make the business viable long term after severe cash flow problems brought the company close to collapse.

Thierry's acquired by investment company

Wine importer Thierry's has been acquired by an investment company following a strategic review of its business activities.

UK to become expert resource centre for global wine supply

The UK is turning itself into a global centre of excellence for wine distribution and understanding as it loses its place as the world's most critical wine market.

Matthew Dickinson: why some wine business survive and others become extinct

Hatch Mansfield upbeat despite difficult climate

Hatch Mansfield is optimistic about the future given its brands operate in the more premium sector.