Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Simon Thomas takes up senior SABMiller management role

Published: 05 July, 2012

Simon Thomas, the former managing director for wine at Pernod Ricard UK, has taken up a new senior role a the brewer, SABMiller.

Diageo launches Chinese spirit Shui Jing Fang in UK

Published: 05 July, 2012

Diageo has launched Shui Jing Fang into the UK market on the back of its strategic investment into Chinese white spirits.

Malibu launches limited edition Summer '12

Published: 02 July, 2012

Malibu has launched the limited edition Summer '12 following its first release in 2011, which delivered a significant uplift in sales, according to owner Pernod Ricard.

New design for Tia Maria

Published: 22 June, 2012

First Drinks-distributed Tia Maria has been given a new bottle design to ensure greater standout on the shelf and back-bars.

Pernod Ricard completes 640 mile Benevolent cycle ride

Published: 20 June, 2012

The Pernod Ricard UK cycle team completed its 640 mile ride from Scotland to London in support of The Benevolent, raising 80% of target funds.

Hammer & Son launches Old English Gin

Published: 20 June, 2012

Boutique spirits producer Hammer & Son has launched an Old English Gin based on a recipe from 1783.

Pernod Ricard UK cyclists begin charity bike ride

Published: 13 June, 2012

A team of cyclists from Pernod Ricard UK have set out on a 570-mile ride this morning in support of The Benevolent.

Pernod Ricard releases spirit gift packs for Father's Day

Published: 12 June, 2012

As part of its Premium Edge initiative to make premium spirits "compelling", Pernod Ricard is releasing gift packs of four premium spirit brands in time for Father's Day.

Pernod Ricard shakes up senior team

Published: 12 June, 2012

Pernod Ricard is carrying out a radical shake-up of it senior team - spurred on by the retirement of Lionel Breton from Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouet.

GH Mumm launches Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Published: 11 June, 2012

GH Mumm is celebrating 130 years of Cramant with the launch of its Blanc de Blancs, which replaces Mumm de Cramant.

First Drinks adds Reyka to portfolio

Published: 08 June, 2012

First Drinks has added William Grant & Sons-owned premium Icelandic vodka Reyka to its portfolio.

Spotlight on Scotch whisky following Diageo's £1bn investment

Published: 08 June, 2012

Self-belief within the Scotch whisky industry hit an all-time high this week when Diageo announced it was investing £1 billion over the next five years to boost production by 30-40%.

Pernod Ricard UK launches responsibility campaign

Published: 08 June, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK joined 18,000 employees from across the globe to encourage parents to talk to their children about responsible drinking, in its second Responsib'ALL Day campaign.

Pernod Ricard launches second 'Responsib'ALL Day' campaign

Published: 07 June, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK, joined 18,000 employees from across the globe to encourage parents to talk to their children about responsible drinking, in its second 'Responsib'ALL Day' campaign.

London Cocktail Week announces new partnership for 2012

Published: 30 May, 2012

London Cocktail Week is to partner Covent Garden's Seven Dials, which will become the official hub for the event in its third year.

China Tang's Lazareth wins Absolut cocktail competition

Published: 30 May, 2012

Yoann Lazareth from China Tang has been crowned the winner of the Absolut Elyx Cocktail Competition, which coincides with the launch of the super-premium vodka.

Pernod Ricard recreates Yellow Spot Irish whiskey

Published: 25 May, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK has recreated the 1960s Yellow Spot Single Pot Still Irish whiskey as part of its continued commitment to reinvigorate the category.

Champagne Jacquart lines up acquisitions

Published: 23 May, 2012

Champagne Jacquart is eyeing acquisitions as it seeks to become a bigger international player.

Malibutique concept taken to new levels

Published: 21 May, 2012

Rum brand Malibu is joining forces with brand partners to expand its "Malibutique" consumer campaign that focuses on girls getting ready for a night out.