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Bottle weight update to Hallgarten Eco Standard

Published:  06 June, 2025

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has updated its sustainability guide to include analysis of bottle weight and use of recycled materials in wine bottles.

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Bordeaux sustainability webinar focuses in on environmental progress

Published:  06 June, 2025

Harpers most recent sustainability-themed webinar, Bordeaux – A Case Study for Sustainable Winemaking, is now live and free to watch on our YouTube channel.

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Court Of Master Sommeliers to celebrate 2,000 Asia certifications

Published:  06 June, 2025

The Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) is to celebrate having awarded 2,000 certificates in China and Asia with a walkaround tasting and dinner at Shanghai’s Okura Garden Hotel in July.

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IWSR acquired by WGSN

Published:  05 June, 2025

Drinks industry data and insights provider IWSR has been acquired by trend forecasting company WGSN.

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WineFi recruits Matthew Small as head of investment

Published:  05 June, 2025

The wine investment company WineFi has added Matthew Small (pictured, right) to its team as head of investment.

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EWGA slashes emissions with HVO fuel switch

Published:  05 June, 2025

Lancashire wine importer and wholesaler EWGA Wines has announced it is switching its entire fleet of vans from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel.

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Rainbow wine label support for Pride month

Published:  04 June, 2025

Mentzendorff is supporting the LGBTQIA+ community in the UK with Aix rosé in bottles sporting a rainbow logo.

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Petition urges Government to help 9,000 pubs at risk of closure

Published:  04 June, 2025

Campaign group #Save Britain’s Pubs has launched a petition urging the government to introduce emergency measures to help curb the decline of the nation’s public houses.

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Bibendum launches London Sommelier Sprint

Published:  04 June, 2025

Distributor Bibendum Wine is launching a race across London for sommeliers.

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The Whisky Exchange announces Natalie Tennent as new MD

Published:  10 June, 2025

Premium spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange has revealed Natalie Tennent as its new MD.

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UK launch of new Georgian wine collection

Published:  04 June, 2025

Georgian winery Tbilvino has launched its new premium wine collection in the UK through Berkmann Wine Cellars.

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Northumbrian distiller Ad Gefrin unveils limited edition blend

Published:  03 June, 2025

Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Distillery in Wooler, Northumberland has announced a new release, its Tácnbora Limited Edition: Cognac Cask Finish.

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19 Crimes adds Tempranillo to range

Published:  02 June, 2025

Treasury Wine Estates’ 19 Crimes brand has expanded into the Spanish wine category with the launch of a Tempranillo.

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WSTA announces 2025 Industry Summit line-up

Published:  02 June, 2025

Restaurateur Jeremy King has been announced as the headliner for the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) 2025 Industry Summit.

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One third of UK hospitality businesses operating at a loss

Published:  02 June, 2025

A third of hospitality businesses are operating at a loss and are at risk of failure, according to a survey carried out by UK Hospitality, The British Institute of Innkeeping, the British Beer & Pub Association and Hospitality Ulster.

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Wine GB launches Sustainable Packaging Toolkit

Published:  02 June, 2025

Wine GB has launched a Sustainability Packaging Toolkit as part of World Environment Day on 5 June, to support sustainable action in vineyards and wineries.

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Hallgarten expands Champagne portfolio

Published:  30 May, 2025

Champagne Abelé 1757, the fifth-oldest Champagne house, has signed an exclusive import agreement with Hallgarten & Novum Wines.

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Sogevinus unveils name change

Published:  29 May, 2025

Portuguese wine producer Sogevinus will henceforth be known as the Kopke Group, paying homage to the country's oldest Port house.

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Friday Read: A taste of Kopke’s Colheitas

Published:  29 May, 2025

First sampling the luxury of Kopke’s new hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia, Abbie Bennington then joined master blender Carlos Alves for a taste of this venerable port house’s wines

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IWSR expects global drinks trade to grow by $16bn

Published:  29 May, 2025

Data from IWSR predicts that the global drinks industry will grow by USD $16bn over the next five years. The positive outlook contrasts to the relative stagnation the global trade saw in 2024.

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