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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.

Spotlight on 2020: Andy Talbot, Off-Piste Wines

Published: 16 December, 2019

As we prepare for the new decade, Harpers looks 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: Mark Roberts, Lanchester Wines

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.

Spotlight on 2020: Damian Clarke, Freixenet Copestick

Published: 16 December, 2019

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

Furmint February returns ‘bigger and better’ with host of new wineries

Published: 16 December, 2019

Wines of Hungary UK has announced it will be bringing Furmint February back to the UK next year, expanding the tasting with an additional nine wineries.

Plumpton takes final steps to switch rosé into green glass

Published: 16 December, 2019

Plumpton College has taken the final step in its journey to switch its sparkling rosé from clear glass into green bottles.

Gerard Basset travel scholarship still open for applicants

Published: 16 December, 2019

There is still time for UK-based sommeliers to send in their application for The Gerard Basset Travel Scholarship created in honour and memory of the late Gerard Basset OBE, MS, MW, MSc (OIV).

On-trade optimism flies in face of uncertainties

Published: 16 December, 2019

Optimism among leaders in the on-trade has risen to its highest point for 18 months despite political and economic uncertainty. But senior executives remain wary of squeezed spending and rising costs, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA and Fourth.

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

Spotlight on 2020: Andy Talbot, Off-Piste Wines

Spotlight on 2020: Mark Roberts, Lanchester Wines

Spotlight on 2020: Damian Clarke, Freixenet Copestick

Furmint February returns ‘bigger and better’ with host of new wineries

Plumpton takes final steps to switch rosé into green glass

Gerard Basset travel scholarship still open for applicants

On-trade optimism flies in face of uncertainties

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