Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

New Generation Wines acquires Bancroft

Published: 14 July, 2026

Importer-wholesaler New Generation Wines has announced that it has acquired Bancroft Wines.

Alliance Wine: Activequity secures majority shareholding, Tynan takes full executive control

Published: 08 July, 2026

Premium wine trade investment firm Activequity has become the majority shareholder of Scotland-based importer Alliance Wine. Management at Alliance retain a significant stake in the company.

Top Txakoli producer Astobiza joins Alliance portfolio

Published: 30 June, 2026

Importer Alliance Wine has unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio – Basque winery Astobiza. The single estate producer is known for its premium Txakoli wines.

Amber Beverage UK onboard two new directors

Published: 06 May, 2026

Spirits distributor Amber Beverage UK has announced the appointment of Selene Cakmak-Rathee (pictured, left) as marketing director and Nick Duncan (pictured, right) as UK sales director.

Amber Beverage UK appoints Pavel Verblyudenko as MD

Published: 26 February, 2026

Spirits distributor Amber Beverage UK (ABUK) has unveiled a new MD with Pavel Verblyudenko (pictured) taking on the role.

Flint Wines adds Bodega Noemía to its portfolio

Published: 19 February, 2026

Flint Wines has announced that it has partnered with the acclaimed Patagonian producer Bodega Noemía as its exclusive UK distributor.

Liberty Wines partners with Spanish winemaker Raúl Pérez

Published: 16 February, 2026

Distributor Liberty Wines has partnered with leading Spanish winemaker Raúl Pérez (pictured) in the UK.

Liberty Wines adds Maison Saint Aix to its portfolio

Published: 07 January, 2026

Leading Provençal producer Maison Saint Aix has appointed distributor Liberty Wines as its UK agent.

LWC funds over 500 customer WSET wine courses in 2025

Published: 22 December, 2025

Independent drinks distributor LWC has revealed that during 2025 it funded 526 trade customer WSET wine courses.

Nick Gillett: Do awards really help spirits brands?

Published: 27 October, 2025

Let’s get one thing out of the way: awards are not magic. They don’t instantly make your bottle fly off shelves or guarantee a global listing. But they can shift the conversation, open doors, and, if used smartly, add real commercial leverage.

Enotria announces strategic rebrand

Published: 18 September, 2025

Enotria&Coe has revealed that it’s bringing back its original name, Enotria.

Vidal-Fleury joins González Byass UK portfolio

Published: 02 September, 2025

Rhône Valley based producer Vidal-Fleury has partnered with distributor González Byass UK.

Museum Wines moves to Salisbury

Published: 22 August, 2025

Museum Wines has announced that, after over a decade of operating from a converted barn in Tarrant Hinton, Dorset, it is relocating to Salisbury, Wiltshire, in September.

New drinks distributor to challenge 'traditional norms'

Published: 16 May, 2025

A new premium-focused distributor and brand-building company has been launched by industry veterans Seymour Ferreira (pictured, centre) and Douglas Bratten (pictured, left).

Profile: Bibendum’s fresh approach

Published: 15 April, 2025

As Bibendum’s new sales director, Andrew Ingham is determined to tear up the old-school rulebook. Andrew Catchpole finds out how.

Maltby&Greek announces new head of wine

Published: 07 March, 2025

Leading Greek wine supplier Maltby&Greek has promoted Alexandra Badoi to head of wine.

Château Roubine makes a rosé splash at Bibendum

Published: 03 March, 2025

Bibendum Wine has become the distributor of rosé specialist Château Roubine in the UK, including the Hippy, La Rose and Lion & Dragon brands from the Provence estate.

Enotria&Coe adds Marqués de Cáceres to its Spanish portfolio

Published: 16 December, 2024

Enotria&Coe has entered into an exclusive partnership with Rioja stalwart Marqués de Cáceres, distributing its wines to the UK off-trade.

Michael Vachon parts company with Maverick Drinks

Published: 14 November, 2024

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

Published: 12 November, 2024

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.