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The Islay Boys secure planning for new distillery

Published: 01 August, 2022

The Islay Boys have announced planning permission for a distillery and brewery building at Glenegedale in Laggan Bay on Islay.

Re-elected Cava president pledges to build ‘prestige’

Published: 01 August, 2022

Javier Pagés has been re-elected to the post of president of the Cava DO – a role he has pledged to use to continue to raise Cava’s status to one of “world’s highest quality sparkling wines”.

Looking ahead: Caroline Thompson-Hill, Accolade Wines

Published: 29 July, 2022

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

London bars win big at US ‘Tales’

Published: 29 July, 2022

Some of London’s top bars have made a splash at Tales of the Cocktail’s annual Spirited Awards, where they picked up five of the eight international awards – including the gong for the World’s Best Bar.

Virgin Wines announces year-end trading update

Published: 29 July, 2022

Online wine retailer Virgin Wines has maintained much of its lockdown growth thanks to a loyal customer base and subscription model.

WineGB appoints three new directors to its board

Published: 28 July, 2022

Jonica Fox has been appointed Group A director (grower/producers below 15ha) at WineGB.

Laithwaites leans into recycled glass

Published: 27 July, 2022

Online retailer Laithwaites has expanded its first recycled glass range following better-than-expected initial sales.

Nyetimber hosts winemaking days for WSET and Plumpton students

Published: 27 July, 2022

Nyetimber, the English sparkling winemaker, recently hosted its first educational days at its West Sussex estate for students at Plumpton College and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).

Tiwari House joins the Bancroft Portfolio

Published: 27 July, 2022

UK-based wine distributor Bancroft Wines has added Tiwari House to its Hungarian portfolio.

Portman Group pushes back against claims made in alcohol hospital admissions report

Published: 26 July, 2022

Two new studies from the University of Sheffield and the Institute of Alcohol Studies/HealthLumen have revealed the impact of pandemic-related changes in alcohol consumption on health outcomes.

Looking ahead: Vincenzo Arnese, Alain Ducasse

Published: 26 July, 2022

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

Virgin Wines announce 51% sales increase for its vegan range

Published: 25 July, 2022

Sales of vegan wine have more than doubled for Virgin Wines in the last two years, rising by 51%.

Tequila’s star continues to rise as supermarkets sales double

Published: 25 July, 2022

Tequila is stealing a march on other spirits categories, with an impressive 94% growth spurt in two years underpinning the rise of the Mexican spirit in the UK.

Pavement licences introduced during Covid will be made permanent next year

Published: 25 July, 2022

Temporary changes brought in to help the hospitality industry during Covid will be extended until Spring 2023 before being made permanent.

1,406 UK restaurants go under in just 12 months

Published: 25 July, 2022

UK restaurant insolvencies have jumped 64% from 856 in 2020/21 to 1,406 in the past year as rising inflation and labour shortages drive restaurants out of business.

Looking ahead: Sam Thackeray, Enotria & Coe

Published: 25 July, 2022

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

Champagne shipments on the up as harvest approaches

Published: 22 July, 2022

Following a review with growers and houses in the region, Comité Champagne has announced a 13.8% uplift in shipments in the first half of 2022, the equivalent of 130 million bottles.

WSTA welcomes Alcohol Duty Review delay

Published: 22 July, 2022

Following months of lobbying from the trade, the government yesterday (July 20) delayed its alcohol duty review till the Autumn.

Penfolds releases its first-ever Bordeaux/Oz blend

Published: 21 July, 2022

Australian wine brand Penfolds has released its first-ever Bordeaux/Australian blend - and the first French wine to be included in its annual collection release.

The charity helping vulnerable people find work in hospitality

Published: 21 July, 2022

Only A Pavement Away, the hospitality sector charity aiding prison leavers, veterans and those facing homelessness back into employment, has laid out plans to assist the industry in tackling the staffing crisis.

The Islay Boys secure planning for new distillery

Re-elected Cava president pledges to build ‘prestige’

Looking ahead: Caroline Thompson-Hill, Accolade Wines

London bars win big at US ‘Tales’

Virgin Wines announces year-end trading update

WineGB appoints three new directors to its board

Laithwaites leans into recycled glass

Nyetimber hosts winemaking days for WSET and Plumpton students

Tiwari House joins the Bancroft Portfolio

Portman Group pushes back against claims made in alcohol hospital admissions report

Looking ahead: Vincenzo Arnese, Alain Ducasse

Virgin Wines announce 51% sales increase for its vegan range

Tequila’s star continues to rise as supermarkets sales double

Pavement licences introduced during Covid will be made permanent next year

1,406 UK restaurants go under in just 12 months

Looking ahead: Sam Thackeray, Enotria & Coe

Champagne shipments on the up as harvest approaches

WSTA welcomes Alcohol Duty Review delay

Penfolds releases its first-ever Bordeaux/Oz blend

The charity helping vulnerable people find work in hospitality

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