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Benchmark in global push on back of new funding

Published: 15 August, 2019

London-based Benchmark Drinks has won new finance to fund international expansion.

Profits up at TWE as premiumisation drive pays off

Published: 15 August, 2019

Profits at Treasury Wine Estates leapt 16% over the last year, driven by the group’s focus on premiumisation.

Looking ahead: Phil Innes, owner, Loki Wine

Published: 15 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

Looking ahead: Julia Jenkins, owner and MD, Flagship Wines

Published: 14 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

New Tokaji release from Disznókő

Published: 14 August, 2019

Hungary’s Disznókő has added a new Tokaji to its range.

Broadland Wineries appoints brand manager for innovation

Published: 14 August, 2019

Broadland Wineries has hired Bernard Matthews brand manager Katherine Hall to fill its new brand manager for innovation role.

Disappointing half-year results for Adnams

Published: 14 August, 2019

Sales at Suffolk-based drinks group Adnams fell 2% year-on-year in the first half of 2019.

Looking ahead: Laura Jewell MW, regional general manager EMEA, Wine Australia

Published: 14 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

Underage drinking in decline

Published: 13 August, 2019

Underage drinking has fallen in two-thirds of countries where statistics are available, according to a new report.

Bibendum shakes up tasting format

Published: 13 August, 2019

Bibendum is planning something different for its autumn tasting.

Looking ahead: Ted Sandbach, managing director, Oxford Wine Company

Published: 13 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

Seppeltsfield expands Barossa holdings

Published: 13 August, 2019

Seppeltsfield Wines has acquired the Tanunda Hills vineyards in Barossa.

Diageo signs up premium Cuban rum

Published: 13 August, 2019

Diageo has formed a 50/50 joint venture with Corporación Cuba Ron which gives it exclusive global distribution rights to Cuban rum brand Santiago de Cuba.

Wine revealed as Britain’s favourite alcoholic drink

Published: 12 August, 2019

Wine has beaten beer and spirits to become the favoured tipple of UK drinkers, according to a new survey of 2,000 consumers from Yougov.

Campaign highlights the strengths of Soave

Published: 12 August, 2019

Soave is making a comeback thanks to a new Summer of Soave campaign.

Modest growth for on-trade in July

Published: 12 August, 2019

Like-for-like sales for pubs and restaurants were up 1.2% year on year in July, according the the latest data from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

Looking ahead: Michael Saunders, CEO, Bibendum PLB

Published: 12 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

Singapore revealed as first international location for 67 Pall Mall

Published: 11 August, 2019

The first international location for 67 Pall Mall will be in Singapore, with the private members’ club poised to open there in autumn 2020.

Friday Read: Riding the tequila wave

Published: 09 August, 2019

It is a tumultuous time to be a smaller tequila producer. External forces are a mixture of positive market growth and negative trade tensions, including rising supply costs (agave, in 2018, was up 571% since 2016), fuel shortages engendered by pipeline pirates and fraying civil structure in the main production area of Jalisco. Against this background ‘adaptation’ is the keyword for the smaller producer.