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Co-op focuses on everyday value and increasing Fairtrade

Published: 05 October, 2018

The Co- op’s most visible point of difference has always been Fairtrade and its autumn tasting on 4 October showed that the buyers have convinced further suppliers to convert to Fairtrade for several key wines.

Champagne sees increase in trade share

Published: 05 October, 2018

Champagne’s trade share has risen from 1% to 8% by value in the past eight years, with the number of unique Champagnes trading having multiplied in the same time frame, according to a new report.

Ksara pushes 'Lebanon’s answer to Greek Assyrtiko’

Published: 05 October, 2018

Native white varieties will be key in propelling understanding of Lebanon’s cool climate wines, Ksara estate’s George Sara has told Harpers.

Armit boosts team with two key appointments

Published: 05 October, 2018

Armit Wines has appointed a new sales & marketing director alongside a key account & brand manager.

The week that was

Published: 05 October, 2018

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of some of the most popular news, analysis, opinions and features.

Co-op claims UK supermarket first with introduction of Helix corks

Published: 04 October, 2018

The Co-op has claimed a UK supermarket first with the introduction of Helix wine corks - Portugal’s answer to the metal screw cap.

Health warnings on labels set for Irish alcohol bottles

Published: 04 October, 2018

Ireland is set to introduce health warning labels on alcohol as well as minimum pricing following the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill being passed by part of its Irish parliament (Dáil).

William Grant & Son reports strong growth

Published: 04 October, 2018

William Grant & Sons has reported strong profit growth of 12.6% to £250.2 million after tax for the year ended 31 December 2017.

New push to back Japanese wines

Published: 04 October, 2018

A campaign is being launched to back Japanese wine in the UK.

London’s Dandelyan wins world’s best bar accolade

Published: 04 October, 2018

London’s Dandelyan has claimed the top accolade as the world’s best bar at The World’s 50 Best Bars awards 2018.

Rueda DO reveals new corporate identity to ‘reassert’ the brand

Published: 03 October, 2018

Rueda DO has revealed a new corporate identity as part of its strategy to create a ‘strong and modern’ image for the region.

Beaujolais announces ‘legendary’ harvest

Published: 03 October, 2018

InterBeaujolais has announced a ‘legendary vintage’ for the 2018 harvest.

Maverick brings Empirical spirits to the UK

Published: 03 October, 2018

Maverick Drinks has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor for Empirical Spirits – the spirits brand headed up by ex-Noma chef Lars Williams.

Broadland boosts sales team

Published: 02 October, 2018

Broadland Wineries has appointed Matthew Vowles as national account manager.

Hallgarten adds Frescobaldi Chianti Classico to portfolio

Published: 02 October, 2018

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Frescobaldi’s first Chianti Classico estate.

Vins de Bordeaux to host charity night for The Benevolent

Published: 02 October, 2018

Vins de Bordeaux is hosting its first Charity Quiz Night this October in aid of The Benevolent.

Gusbourne reports ‘steady progress’

Published: 01 October, 2018

Gusbourne has said it is showing “steady progress” as it reported results for the six months ended 30 June 2018.

Napa Valley positive about harvest season

Published: 01 October, 2018

Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has revealed it is optimistic about the 2018 harvest following a balanced growing season.

Bourgogne export volumes grow by 4%

Published: 01 October, 2018

Bourgogne wines saw exports grow by 4% in volume for the first seven months of 2018, compared to the same period in 2017, according to the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB).