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Harpers 50 Best Indies to be announced

Published: 22 August, 2019

The countdown is on to the big reveal of the UK’s 50 Best Indies awards on 9th September.

SWA hires ex-FO mandarin for key international role

Published: 22 August, 2019

The Scotch Whisky Association has appointed a former senior official at the Foreign Office as the organisation’s international director.

AXA Millésimes buys top estate in Portugal

Published: 22 August, 2019

AXA Millésimes has acquired the Quinta do Passadouro winery in Portugal for an undisclosed sum, the company has announced.

Looking ahead: Talya Roberson, MD, Roberson Wine

Published: 22 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

Dundee distillery to supply the House of Commons

Published: 21 August, 2019

The House of Commons has awarded Dundee distillery, Verdant Spirits, the contract to be its sole supplier of a House of Commons gin with a special edition of its award-winning spirit.

Glynn Purnell signs on for continued partnership with Calvet

Published: 21 August, 2019

Top selling French brand Calvet has renewed its partnership with Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell, with several new initiatives in the pipeline for autumn.

Independents bear brunt of restaurant closures

Published: 21 August, 2019

Britain’s restaurant numbers have fallen for the sixth quarter in a row with independent operators having borne the brunt of the closures as group-owned restaurants prove more resilient despite some major brand failures.

Looking Ahead: Andrew Bewes, Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Published: 21 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

Sam Linter takes on director role at Wine GB

Published: 21 August, 2019

Wine GB has announced that Bolney Wine Estate’s Sam Linter has been appointed as director of the company.

Looking ahead: David Gleave, Liberty Wines

Published: 21 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

Doors at 67 Pall Mall to open to non-members for the first time

Published: 20 August, 2019

Private members club 67 Pall Mall is set to open its doors to non-members for the first time.

Hong Kong investor buys Greene King

Published: 20 August, 2019

Suffolk-based brewery group Greene King has been sold to a Hong Kong conglomerate in a deal worth £4.6bn.

WSET reports record annual candidate figures

Published: 20 August, 2019

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has reported its highest ever annual candidate figures for the last academic year.

Own-label and discounters fuel supermarket sector return to growth

Published: 20 August, 2019

Supermarket sales have recovered from a poor July to post 1% growth in the last four weeks, according to new data from Nielsen.

Looking ahead: Sara Salut, co-founder and owner, Salut Wines

Published: 20 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

Colley set for return to Majestic

Published: 19 August, 2019

John Colley is set to return to Majestic less than three years after he left the business, The Sunday Times has reported.

Franciacorta set for strong harvest

Published: 19 August, 2019

Expectations are high for the Franciacorta harvest, which starts today.

US sales drive Cognac to fifth year of export growth

Published: 19 August, 2019

Cognac has reported export growth for the fifth year in a row. Shipments were up 6.9% in value and 2.5% in volume for the year ending 31 July 2019, the region’s governing body has revealed.

Looking ahead: Simon Robinson, chairman of Wine GB and owner of Hattingley Valley

Published: 19 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

Major shift-around as Kingsland Drinks re-thinks senior leadership team

Published: 16 August, 2019

Manchester-based bottler Kingsland Drinks has announced high-level executive changes to devote greater focus on its “strategic development and business direction”.

Harpers 50 Best Indies to be announced

SWA hires ex-FO mandarin for key international role

AXA Millésimes buys top estate in Portugal

Looking ahead: Talya Roberson, MD, Roberson Wine

Dundee distillery to supply the House of Commons

Glynn Purnell signs on for continued partnership with Calvet

Independents bear brunt of restaurant closures

Looking Ahead: Andrew Bewes, Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Sam Linter takes on director role at Wine GB

Looking ahead: David Gleave, Liberty Wines

Doors at 67 Pall Mall to open to non-members for the first time

Hong Kong investor buys Greene King

WSET reports record annual candidate figures

Own-label and discounters fuel supermarket sector return to growth

Looking ahead: Sara Salut, co-founder and owner, Salut Wines

Colley set for return to Majestic

Franciacorta set for strong harvest

US sales drive Cognac to fifth year of export growth

Looking ahead: Simon Robinson, chairman of Wine GB and owner of Hattingley Valley

Major shift-around as Kingsland Drinks re-thinks senior leadership team

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