Bottling and packaging play by far the largest role in the green house gas (GHG) emissions generated by the production and distribution of a wine, contributing 42% of the total carbon footprint, delivering a clear ‘innovation challenge’ for the trade if it is to fully join the march towards greater sustainability.
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In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.
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Michael Saunders, chief executive of Bibendum PLB, has been appointed by the WSTA as its new chairman. He takes over from outgoing chairman, Dan Jago.
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Winetraders has expanded its listings with the addition of English sparkling wine producer Exton Park.
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Traders have found the release of Bordeaux’s 2018 vintage “perplexing” and “frustrating”, according to a report from Liv-Ex.
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Lebanese winemakers are delving into their history, and are now ready to expand their repertoire from "extracted, luxurious reds” to indigenous whites and terroir-driven styles, an expert on the country has said.
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New Zealand’s much-loved Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc needs to change its ‘drink now’ image to help boost consumer understanding of its more complex, premium and age-worthy styles.
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Majestic has lowered the price of its entire spirits portfolio and removed the two tier pricing on the category.
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The PR agency behind Loire Valley Wines and Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte has new owners.
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Bibendum has launched what it claims to be an 'industry first' training course - ‘Getting to grips with German Wine’.
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The Benevolent has appointed former head of London Wine Fair (LWF) Ross Carter as its new CEO.
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California wine shipments in the US reached an estimated retail value of $40.2bn in 2018, up 3% from the previous year despite a slowdown in overall wine sales, according to the Wine Institute – the trade body for Californian wine.
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Proof Drinks has launched a non-alcoholic spirits and liqueurs range in the UK to tap the thirst for no/low cocktails.
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Raspberry-infused gin brand Pinkster has added a cocktail mix to its menu.
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Winchester Distillery has completed its crowdfunding campaign raising nearly £500k.
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UK supermarkets lost out on more than £120m in missed sales in the past four weeks as growth in the grocery sector continued to slow.
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Santa Rita Estates (SRE) has appointed Alex Kennedy to the role of UK export manager.
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Spain specialist Indigo Wines has teamed up with drinks writer Jamie Goode and Daniel Primack of Winerack'd UK for the latest in a growing number of forays into the world of hands on winemaking.
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The Lakes Distillery has secured a £3.75m investment from a group of investors.
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Oddbins could be bought back by its former owner European Food Brokers four months after it went into administration.
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