THE INTERVIEW - LUDOVIC PECH

Ludovic Pech - Assistant manager, Chapter One, Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, Kent Interview: Christian Davis

ITALIAN FISCAL POLICE INVESTIGATE FRESCOBALDI

The Guardia di Finanza, Italy's fiscal police, on the order of the Florence district attorney, have launched an investigation into the affairs of world-famous wine producers Marchesi Frescobaldi.

HARPERS DEBATES THE VALUE OF YOUR MARKETING SPEND

This year's Harpers LIWSF debate will look at the issue of marketing, and how to get the most out of it. The debate is entitled: Spending Power: Are you getting value from marketing?

THE INTERVIEW - GORDON MINNIS

THE INTERVIEW - DANNY CAMERON

38-year-old former sommelier Danny Cameron describes himself as the junior partner' at Raymond Reynolds' eponymous Portuguese specialist, a position he has held for more than six years. He is also the chairman of the Association of Portuguese Wine Importers (APWI), formed last year, and the founder of the Specialist Importers Trade Tasting (SITT), to be held in London and Manchester this month.

THE INTERVIEW - NEIL MATHIESON

Neil Mathieson, Managing director, Eaux de Vie Ltd, London. Interview: Josie Butchart

THE INTERVIEW - MALCOLM DUCK

Malcolm Duck, Owner, Duck's at Le March Noir, Edinburgh. Interview: Josie Butchart

THE INTERVIEW - YANNICK CHALOYARD

Yannick Chaloyard, Restaurant manager and wine buyer, Morgan M, London. Interview: Josie Butchart

THE INTERVIEW - MICHELE ZORZI

Michele Zorzi, Matre D', Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Interview: Josie Butchart

THE INTERVIEW - CHRIS VAN TATENHOVE

Chris Van Tatenhove, Operations director, Greenwich Inc (including Bar Du Muse). Interview: Josie Butchart

THE INTERVIEW - DAN TOWNSEND

Dan Townsend, Managing director, Matthew Clark Wholesale, Bristol. Interview: David Williams

ASSET MANAGEMENT

With a single drinks trade recruitment agency listing between 20,000-100,000 potential job-hoppers on its books, staff loyalty has never looked so suspect. So what measures are retail companies taking to train, motivate and reward key employees - and keep them out of the clutches of their rivals? Joanne Simon talks to the trade's hirers and firers

FIZZING ON ALL FRONTS

Perceived by many as an aperitif, Champagne has not enjoyed as much success in restaurants and bars as many of the houses believe it deserves. James Aufenast looks at some of the measures being taken to improve Champagne's on-trade image

THE INTERVIEW - ALESSANDRO MARCHESAN

SEEING THE FUNNY SIDE

With Red Nose Day 2005 just around the corner, Kevin Cahill, chief executive of Comic Relief and Wine Relief, talks to Anastasia Edwards about the charity's work

UNEXPLORED NO LONGER

With quality improving, knowledge increasing among the UK trade and the country's trade arm targeting the UK, could Portugal's year of football, as it hosts the 2004 European Championship, also boost its vinous fortunes? Jack Hibberd reports

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

When Harpers first made its own headlines, in August 1878, Benjamin Disraeli was Prime Minister, Edison had begun experimenting with the light bulb and the battle of Rorke's Drift was five months away. Joanne Simon looks back at the evolution of the magazine and the wine trade during Harpers' first 125 years.

Clos in ranks

The aggression of producers in the New World and retailers in the Old is combining with currency fluctuations to threaten Burgundy's export success. Now, with a growing polarisation between the best of the region and the rest, there is a greater need than ever for consolidation. Neil Beckett reports on the shakeout

EXTRAVAGANZA !

The 37th staging of Vinitaly, Italy's annual wine trade fair, is a major event for the world wine sector, and gives a key platform to Italian wines. Michle Shah outlines the new events, facilities and conferences pencilled in for 2003

THE INTERVIEW - TIM KITCHENER-SMITH

Tim Kitchener-Smith, Wine buyer, Hush, Mayfair, London. Interview: Josie Butchart