Glenfiddich announces new Global Brand Ambassador

Cava aims to climb to the "top of quality wine pyramid" with premium classification

The CRDO del Cava (Cava Regulatory Board) has announced the launch of a new premium category for Spanish sparkling wines that is designed to create distance between low and high quality Cavas.

The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership launches a 125ml consumer choice campaign

Bartenders just outside Glasgow have become the first in Scotland to sign up to a campaign which encourages the on-trade to offer smaller wine measures in a bid to ease the strain on the NHS and other public services.

Glen Grant packaging and line-up overhaul to "re-awaken" the brand

Glen Grant has unveiled a complete re-brand of its range and added three new expressions in an attempt to "reaffirm" its position as a leading player in the premium whisky market.

Wales to host English and Welsh Wine of the Year Competition for the first time

The Welsh Vineyards Association has been announced as the host of the upcoming English and Welsh Wine of the Year Competition 2016 - cementing Wales's status as an emerging wine destination.

Insights: Somms are in high demand during casual dining boom

The role of sommelier has fast evolved in our ever more competitive and casual dining era and are in high demand across the UK.

Santa Rita signs three year partnership deal with Arsenal FC

Viña Santa Rita signed a three year partnership deal with Arsenal Football Club to become the official wine partner of the Premier League team.

Gin now one in every three bottles of spirit sold at Waitrose

Waitrose has revealed that its top selling three spirits are now all gin - knocking out Pimm's from the top three - as the gin boom continues to gain ground.

Tour de France partnership continues to drive growth for Concha y Toro

Chilean wine brand Cono Sur is continuing to make huge gains in the UK market thanks to its official partnership with the Tour de France.

Calling all Indies: Take the Harpers Indie survey and have your say

Ahead of the next month's Think Indie, Drink Indie event harpers.co.uk is conducting a survey to help gauge the health of the independent sector.

UEFA Euro 2016's drink windfall could total £200 million

With UEFA Euro 2016 kicking off this weekend, drinks retailers could stand to gain an estimated £200 million in additional sales throughout the tournament.

Training scheme aims to fill education gap costing companies "time and resources"

It might seem like an obvious point that sommeliers and those working in the on-trade need to be able to help customers get the most out a wine list.

Guy Woodward: Why are women still under-represented in the wine trade?

Guy Woodward this month asks why women still under-represented in the wine trade when haveing women in all aspects of the business is so benefical. 

Customers "lapping up" fresh Spanish whites with New World influences

Members club the Wine Society is seeing strong demand for Spanish wines thanks to a revolution in winemaking pushed by a new generation of vine aficionados.

Champagne de Castelnau undergoes image revamp

Champagne de Castelnau is heading in a new ultra modern direction for its centenary with the launch of its first prestige cuvée.

Wine is still an 'old boys club' with women under-represented in key roles

Harpers columnist Guy Woodward used his column in this month's magazine to challenge the wine industry to be more inclusive and encouraging of female career development in all areas of the wine trade because ultimately it is good for business.

The Week That Was: Top news, Q&As and analysis on Harpers.co.uk

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on Harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news and analysis stories for the drinks trade.

Tesco confirms it is selling Giraffe and Turkish operations

Tesco has confirmed it will be offloading Giraffe and the Turkish arm of its operations for an undisclosed sum.

Walker & Wodehouse plays up to royal connections for Queen's 90th birthday celebration

Walker & Wodehouse is teaming up with Primrose Bakery to throw a street party to mark the Queen's 90th. 

Southern Comfort sale averts disaster as Brown-Forman's sales drop 2%

The sale of Southern Comfort and Tuaca has bolstered a 2% drop in net sales for Jack Daniels owner Brown-Forman.