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Retail sales have 25 consecutive month of year-on-year growth

Published: 21 May, 2015

Retail sales have sustained 25 consecutive months of year-on-year growth with sales for April increasing an estimated 4.7% compared to April 2014.

Isle of Harris Distillers launches this summer

Published: 21 May, 2015

This summer the Herbridean island's first commercial whisky distiller called the Isle of Harris Distillers is set to launch.

Bulk Wine growth may slow, but it is not going away, debate hears

Published: 21 May, 2015

The growth of the bulk wine market may slow, but it is here to stay, according to expert panellist in a recent debate.

South Africa confidence returning as winemakers concentrate on quality, Kleine Zalze boss says

Published: 21 May, 2015

South Africa needs to evolve its premium wines and offer wines better suited to the terroir, leading South African producer has said.

Prosecco in danger of running out, industry warns

Published: 20 May, 2015

The boom in cut-price Prosecco in the supermarkets is leading supplier to fear the sparkling Italian drink may be in danger of "running out" in the UK.

M&S profits rise for the first time in four years, up 6.1%

Published: 20 May, 2015

Marks & Spencer appears to be on the road to recovery after reporting underlying profits before tax up 6.1% to £661.2m for the full year.

Gallo boosts Californian holding by acquiring Napa Valley vineyards

Published: 20 May, 2015

Gallo Wines is boosting its holding in Napa Valley after buying Cypress Ranch and part of the Palisades Vineyard for an undisclosed sum.

Wine Society recalls batches of own label Prosecco

Published: 19 May, 2015

The Wine Society is recalling specific batches of its own brand Prosecco, warning that the bottles may shatter.

Kingsland invests in plans to launch fruit flavoured wines

Published: 19 May, 2015

Kingsland Wine & Spirits is investing further in its Irlam site as it plans to roll out new fruit-flavoured wines

London Wine Fair 2015 kicks off

Published: 19 May, 2015

The 35th annual London Wine Fair 2015 which kicked off at Olympia in the heart of London yesterday started with a bang.

Online wine sales set to grow to 15% within three years

Published: 19 May, 2015

Online wine sales are set to increase to around 15% by 2018, according to new data from the Wilson Drinks Report.

Consumer perception of Prosecco is improving, according to new Wine Intelligence report

Published: 19 May, 2015

According to a new Wine Intelligence report released today, 95% of consumers that drink Prosecco see it as 'very good or good value for money.'

London Wine Fair 2015: round up

Published: 19 May, 2015

The London Wine Fair kicked off at Olympia yesterday, and Harpers was on hand to check out some of the new launches and exhibitors from the first day.

"Small risk" to drinks industry from July Budget, WSTA says

Published: 18 May, 2015

The WSTA admitted that there is a small risk that the Chancellor might reverse some of the excise cuts introduced at the Budget in March.

LWF 2015: Updated Live Blog

Published: 18 May, 2015

As the annual London Wine Fair returns to London's Olympia, Harpers.co.uk catches up with leading figures in the industry for a quick snapshot of the UK trade. Stay tuned as we keep you posted throughout the day on our live blog, as well as following us on Twitter on @HarpersWine using the #LWF2015 hashtag.

Raising a dram for World Whisky Day celebrations

Published: 15 May, 2015

As World Whisky Day kicks of tomorrow, Diageo explains that the rise of social media has helped boost interest in the spirit.

SAB Miller snaps up London craft brewery

Published: 15 May, 2015

Brewery giant SAB Miller has bought craft brewery the Meantime Brewing Company for an undisclosed sum.

Naked Wines Australian head appointed chief executive of UK and US businesses

Published: 14 May, 2015

Naked Wines has appointed the chief executive of its Australian business, Luke Jecks to head up its UK and US businesses.

Volume declines of Southern hemisphere harvest pushes up demand for bulk wines

Published: 14 May, 2015

Smaller harvest in the Southern hemisphere are set to boost demand for bulk wine, the latest report from Ciatti has said.

Chinese consumers shifting towards 'mainstream' wines says new Wine Intelligence study

Published: 14 May, 2015

According to a new Wine Intelligence China Portraits 2015 report, the "traditional" Chinese wine consumer is evolving away from just drinking the top end Bordeaux wines and "a new generation of wine drinkers who are drinking more frequently and seeking value in the category" are emerging.