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Former Drinks Retailing editor joins PR company

Published:  24 April, 2025

Former editor of Harpers’ sister trade title Drinks Retailing Lucy Britner has joined William Murray PR & Marketing as senior content consultant. Britner, who has 20 years’ experience in the trade press, will work with the company “to further elevate both internal and external content”, and will also be working on her own book project. 

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London Wine Fair announces line-up

Published:  24 April, 2025

London Wine Fair (LWF) has released its timetable of sessions, announcing more than 70 industry briefings, masterclasses, seminars and tastings from 19-21 May at Olympia.

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LWC and MDCV enter new on-trade partnership

Published:  24 April, 2025

Producer of English and Provençal wines MDCV UK has announced a fresh on-trade distribution partnership with wholesaler LWC. The deal will see LWC distribute two of MDCV’s English wine brands: Silverhand Estate and Harlot.

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Top 50 Sommeliers open for nominations

Published:  24 April, 2025

Harpers Top 50 Sommeliers listing is now open for nominations from the trade. 

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Mangrove expands Japanese whisky offering with Togouchi

Published:  24 April, 2025

UK spirits distributor Mangrove Global has announced the addition of whisky producer Togouchi to its portfolio. The onboarding will see Mangrove’s Japanese whisky ranks swell from two – Akashi and Yamazakura being the existing brands – to three.

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Taylor’s releases Sentinels Vintage Port 2023

Published:  23 April, 2025

Taylor’s has made its declaration of Vintage Port today, St George’s Day – the traditional date for the announcement – and alongside launches Sentinels Vintage Port 2023.

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Achaval Ferrer launches Fincas 2021

Published:  23 April, 2025

As part of the release of its Fincas 2021 vintage, Argentinian winery Achaval Ferrer has added to its existing trio of wines with the launch of Nazarenas Malbec.

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2024 sees Domaine Bousquet cut carbon footprint by 20%

Published:  23 April, 2025

Argentinian estate Domaine Bousquet has released its 2025 sustainability report, highlighting encouraging progress made at the organic wine producer during 2024. The Mendoza winery, a long-time advocate of organic and biodynamic viticulture, has redoubled its sustainability efforts in recent years.

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New online retailer Kiwi Cru aims to champion New Zealand

Published:  22 April, 2025

Kiwi Cru an online retailer and events company dedicated to the promotion of wines from New Zealand has been launched in the UK. The new project is spearheaded by founder Pippa Wood, an entrepeneur who has held past roles at Berry Bros. & Rudd and Bolney Wine Estate.

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Symington announces Quinta Vintage Port from six estates

Published:  17 April, 2025

Port giant Symington Family Estates has announced that it will produce 2023 Quinta Vintage Ports from its top six Douro estates. The move will see the wines bottled in May and available from mid-June.

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Wiltshire-based Witchmark latest distiller to become B Corp

Published:  17 April, 2025

Wiltshire spirits producer Witchmark has become part of the B Corp community, joining a growing list of British distillers which have earned the certification.

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Bibendum recruits Corpinnat producer Sabaté i Coca to portfolio

Published:  16 April, 2025

Importer and on-trade specialist Bibendum has announced the expansion of its sparkling portfolio with the addition of Corpinnat producer Sabaté i Coca.

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OIV: ‘Generational’ change in drinking habits as production and consumption fall to 60-year low

Published:  16 April, 2025

World wine consumption and production have plummeted to their lowest levels in over 60 years as the wine industry grapples with the intersection of climate-related challenges and generational changes in drinking habits.

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North South Wines appoints new hires amid growth push

Published:  16 April, 2025

Bicester-based importer North South Wines has announced the appointment of two new team members. Holly Ninnes (pictured, left) joins in the newly created role of commercial buyer, with Mark Juggins (right) stepping in as the company’s latest head of off-trade. The new additions are part of a wider five-year growth strategy which seeks to expand the business’s commercial footprint.

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Cognac sales slump for Moët Hennessey in Q1

Published:  15 April, 2025

Data released from parent company LVMH shows that its wine and spirits division Moët Hennessey has seen a year on year drop in revenue when comparing to Q1 2025 to Q1 2024, driven by a poor performance for its cognac and spirits brands. The luxury goods giant believes this revenue fall is partly due to the ongoing ripple effects of tariff uncertainty.

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A third round for The Pinnacle Guide

Published:  15 April, 2025

The Pinnacle Guide – the global recognition system for the world’s best cocktail bars – has announced the latest additions to its list, with 85 now awarded across 12 countries.

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Kiwi wine shows sustainability progress across board

Published:  15 April, 2025

New Zealand Wine’s (NZW) Sustainability Report 2025 highlights the strides being made across the island nation’s vineyards and wineries. The progress is welcome in a year that marks 30 years of the trade organisation’s Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) certification programme.

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Majestic completes acquisition of Enotria&Coe

Published:  15 April, 2025

Majestic has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of wine and spirit distributor Enotria&Coe as part of its drive to become the pre-eminent supplier of wines and spirits across the UK.

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Riviera Drinks acquires Soho Street Cocktails in B2C entry

Published:  14 April, 2025

Colchester-headquartered independent drinks manufacturer and distributor Riviera Drinks has announced the acquisition of Soho Street Cocktails, a ready-made cocktail brand.

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Harpers Webinar sign up: meet those with ‘A Seat at the Table’

Published:  14 April, 2025

With just over a week to go until Harpers ‘A Seat at the Table – Elevating Voices in the Drinks Industry’ webinar (Wednesday 23 April 11.00am – 12.00pm), there’s still time to sign up and benefit from the collective experience of our industry experts below.

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