Michael Vachon parts company with Maverick Drinks

Maverick Drinks co-founder Michael Vachon has announced his departure from the firm, after 11 influential years at the helm.

Profile: H2Vin and Alliance Wine

The merger of H2Vin with Alliance Wine will play up the strengths of both companies, creating new opportunities across the board. Andrew Catchpole meets the drivers behind the business.

Holyrood celebrates international success via Dutch partnership

Edinburgh-based Holyrood Distillery has reported strong export growth as mid-year sales already exceed that of 2023 by 15% thanks to an exclusive partnership with Dutch importer and distributor High Spirits.

VSPT bolsters UK subsidiary with new role

South American company VSPT Wine Group has announced an appointment to the brand-new role of sales manager as the business looks to grow its UK subsidiary.

Harpers exclusive: Enotria’s new CEO

Enotria & Coe has announced a new CEO, Harpers can exclusively reveal, with Julian Momen taking over in the top job from long-standing CEO Troy Christensen.

LWC and Hills Prospect aim for ‘best-in-class’ partnership

LWC Drinks and Hills Prospect, both regulars on Harpers 50 Best Wholesalers list, have described how their new partnership will strengthen their overall customer proposition and leverage their individual skills, as LWC looks to increase its foothold in the crucial area of London and the South East.

Profile: Walker & Wodehouse

Joshua Butler of Walker & Wodehouse, partner to Harpers 50 Best Indies, talks trade with James Bayley.

Exclusive: New head of Jascots

A major change in leadership is in the offing at distributor Jascots Wine Merchants, where long-standing managing partner Miles MacInnes is stepping down after 17 years at the company.

Friday read: What will 2023 mean for the wine trade?

Stuart Bond, director at UK wine distributor, Beyond Wines, dives into the top trends for 2023

Jerry Lockspeiser: On Jeremy Clarkson, margins and the ‘middleman’ dog whistle

In case anyone missed it, Jeremy Clarkson has recently launched his own beer brand, Hawkstone. The lager is made with barley grown on his Cotswolds farm. Exposed to the workings of the supply chain, Clarkson was reportedly aghast at the difference between the £205 per tonne he received for his barley and the £580 paid by the brewers to the middleman.

Fine Wines Direct UK adds Thorn-Clarke

Fine Wines Direct UK has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Barossa producer Thorn-Clarke Wines in the UK.

FMV in consultation with staff over future of business

Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV) is understood to be in consultation with its staff over the future of the company.

Former Blue Peter presenter jumps ship to head up Mangrove marketing

Off-Piste unveils new partnership with Piccini

Cheltenham-based importer Off-Piste Wines has become the exclusive representative for Italian producer Piccini in the UK multiple off-trade.

Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers

Once again Harpers brings you its annual list of the UK’s leading drinks wholesalers.

MMD swells Burgundy ranks with Billaud-Simon

Maisons Marques et Domaines has been given exclusivity rights for Chablis producer Domaine Billaud-Simon.

XECO Wines appoints Tortuga Brands as UK distributor

Newly formed sherry brand XECO Wines has appointed Tortuga Brands as its exclusive UK distributor with sole responsibility for its sales and marketing.

Rise of German cool climate wine leads to UK's first German Pinot Noir tasting

Britain’s first ever German Pinot Noir tasting is to take place in London, in March this year, Harpers can reveal.

New commercial manager at Hatch Mansfield

UK agent and distributor Hatch Mansfield has appointed Daniel Hart to the newly created role of commercial manager.

Woodwinters talks plans for London and beyond

Despite the Brexit-induced cloud hanging over London, the draw of the city and pressure from winery partners to be represented in the capital was behind Woodwinters’ decision to open up an office in the south.