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Hazel Murphy remembered as champion of Australian wine

Published: 02 January, 2020

The trade awoke to a new year with the sad news that Hazel Murphy AM had passed away on 1 January.

Wine Paris unveils new initiative

Published: 20 December, 2019

Wine Paris has unveiled a new initiative designed to inform stakeholders of the “evolution of the global wine marketplace”.

Mangrove appoints on-trade sales director

Published: 20 December, 2019

Mangrove UK has promoted its current South sales manager Chris Pollard to on-trade sales director.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all at Harpers

Published: 20 December, 2019

As we hurtle towards the end of 2019 and a new decade, the Harpers team would like to wish all in the trade a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Wine in a can? Well yes, maybe…

Published: 20 December, 2019

Neil Anderson sizes up new research on what the Y & Z generations want from a tin of vino

Brockmans appoints former Jägermeister executive as MD

Published: 19 December, 2019

English gin producer Brockmans has appointed former Mast-Jägermeister and Russian Standard Vodka executive Guy Lawrence to the newly created role of MD as part of its ambitious plans to double sale in five years.

Hillebrand acquires US warehouse and transportation business

Published: 19 December, 2019

Hillebrand has acquired US warehouse and transportation business Royal Logistics and Royal Service Transport (Royal) for an undisclosed sum.

Boutinot adds three Spanish agencies

Published: 19 December, 2019

Boutinot has strengthened its Spanish portfolio with the addition of three new agencies: Gomez Cruzado in Rioja, Bodegas Granbazan in Rías Baixas and Menade in Rueda.

Hallgarten strengthens marketing team with two new appointments

Published: 19 December, 2019

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has strengthend its marketing team with two new recruits, increasing the size of the team to 14.

Gusbourne expands global reach

Published: 19 December, 2019

Gusbourne has announced it is extending its global reach with new distribution partners in seven countries from the start of 2020.

Spotlight on 2020: Hugh Sturges, Jeroboams

Published: 19 December, 2019

As we prepare for the new decade, Harpers will be taking the month of December to look back over 2019 and ahead to what the coming year will bring – hopefully full of revived optimism for both politics and the trade.

Inter Beaujolais appoints new MD

Published: 18 December, 2019

Inter Beaujolais has appointed Cécile Bossan-Redon as its new MD, taking over from Jean Bourjade.

Chablis declares 2019 a "quality” vintage

Published: 18 December, 2019

The Chablis Commission of the BIVB has declared 2019 a “quality" vintage.

Over 150 companies back female mentoring initiative

Published: 18 December, 2019

Over 150 leading employers across the UK have signed up to a mentoring initiative to help women in senior positions reach board level of companies in the hospitality and leisure sectors.

Spotlight on 2020: John Chapman, The Oxford Wine Company

Published: 17 December, 2019

As we prepare for the new decade, Harpers will be taking the month of December to look back over 2019 and ahead to what the coming year will bring – hopefully full of revived optimism for both politics and the trade.

Strong BWS performance boosts soaring online sales

Published: 17 December, 2019

Online sales soared in November to record the highest growth of the year boosted by a stellar performance from the beer, wine and spirits (BWS) category.

Packaging giant Ardagh expands sustainability agenda

Published: 17 December, 2019

Packaging giant Ardagh Group has expanded its green agenda with the establishment of a Global Sustainability Action Group (GSAG) and a dedicated chief sustainability officer.

An ever lengthening festive period bodes well for on-trade

Published: 17 December, 2019

A bumper Christmas could be on the on-trade horizon driven by the festive period now extending across three weeks compared to the ‘historic’ two, according to CGA.

Spotlight on 2020: Alex Hunt MW, Berkmann Wine Cellars

Published: 16 December, 2019

As we enter a new decade, Harpers look back over 2019 and ahead to what the coming year will bring – hopefully full of revived optimism for both politics and the trade.

Spotlight on 2020: Simon Doyle, Concha y Toro UK

Published: 16 December, 2019

As we prepare for the new decade, Harpers will be taking the month of December to look back over 2019 and ahead to what the coming year will bring – hopefully full of revived optimism for both politics and the trade.

Hazel Murphy remembered as champion of Australian wine

Wine Paris unveils new initiative

Mangrove appoints on-trade sales director

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all at Harpers

Wine in a can? Well yes, maybe…

Brockmans appoints former Jägermeister executive as MD

Hillebrand acquires US warehouse and transportation business

Boutinot adds three Spanish agencies

Hallgarten strengthens marketing team with two new appointments

Gusbourne expands global reach

Spotlight on 2020: Hugh Sturges, Jeroboams

Inter Beaujolais appoints new MD

Chablis declares 2019 a "quality” vintage

Over 150 companies back female mentoring initiative

Spotlight on 2020: John Chapman, The Oxford Wine Company

Strong BWS performance boosts soaring online sales

Packaging giant Ardagh expands sustainability agenda

An ever lengthening festive period bodes well for on-trade

Spotlight on 2020: Alex Hunt MW, Berkmann Wine Cellars

Spotlight on 2020: Simon Doyle, Concha y Toro UK

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