Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

New vodka brands for First Drinks

Published: 30 January, 2012

First Drinks has added a range of new vodka brands to its portfolio - CEDC's Green Mark and ?ubr?wka.

Pernod Ricard UK appoints senior roles

Published: 19 January, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK has made three senior appointments to its executive committee and senior management group, with immediate effect.

Beefeater launches 'Forever London' pack

Published: 17 January, 2012

Pernod Ricard owned, Beefeater, has launched a 'Forever London' limited-edition pack celebrating the brand's heritage in the capital.

Pernod Ricard's Simon Thomas new Benevolent chair

Published: 10 January, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK's deputy managing director Simon Thomas has been appointed the new chairman of the Benevolent.

Thierry's expands senior management team

Published: 10 January, 2012

Thierry's has boosted its senior management team with the appointment of Martin Horner as sales director and Yobana Bermúdez in the newly-created role of technical manager.

EU resolves White Zinfandel row

Published: 09 January, 2012

A dispute over the use of the term White Zinfandel in the European Union has been resolved.

Sainsbury's in sensible drinking push

Published: 06 January, 2012

Sainsbury's has teamed up with Drinkaware, Diageo and Heineken to push a new responsible drinking campaign in-store.

Fake Blossom Hill alert in Scotland

Published: 21 December, 2011

Fake Blossom Hill has been found on sale in Scotland.

Scotch whisky exports at record high as new chairman announced

Published: 02 December, 2011

Scotch whisky exports reached a new high, bolstering the UK economy to the tune of £125 per second, as the Scotch Whisky Association unveiled Edrington's Ian Curle as its new chairman.

WSTA comms director appointed interim CEO

Published: 01 December, 2011

WSTA's communications director Gavin Partington has to step up to the role of interim chief executive as the hunt for Jeremy Beadles replacement continues.

Reserve Brands Group launches off-trade gifting range

Published: 28 November, 2011

Reserve Brands Group, the division of Diageo dedicated to growing the premium spirits category, has launched a range of off-trade gifting options.

Baileys goes Biscotti

Published: 17 November, 2011

Always a favourite for the time of year, Diageo is to further expand on Baileys Original by bringing Baileys Biscotti to the creams category in a 1ltr (rrp £20.86) and 70cl (rrp £14.95) format.

Pernod Ricard launches Jacob's Creek 'Always Stay True' campaign

Published: 15 November, 2011

Pernod Ricard UK has unveiled a new campaign for its Australian Jacob's Creek brand, 'Always Stay True'.

Pernod Ricard launches Jacob's Creek 'Always Stay True' campaign

Published: 15 November, 2011

Pernod Ricard UK has unveiled a new campaign for its Australian Jacob's Creek brand, 'Always Stay True'.

Blog: Martin Pilkington visits the Hendrick's distillery

Published: 03 November, 2011

William Grant's seems to be on a creative roll with marketing to the press of late. Last week Glenfiddich hosted their One Day You Will event - featured in a previous blog - and this week was the turn of their Hendrick's gin brand.

Blog: Martin Pilkington goes on a voyage of discovery

Published: 01 November, 2011

Martin Pilkington reports from the Glenfiddich One Day You Will Summit.

The Portman Group calls for members

Published: 10 October, 2011

The Portman Group, an independent body that considers complaints about alcohol marketing, is calling for two members to join its Independent Complaints Panel.