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Andrew Higgs returns to Dreyfus Ashby

Published: 01 August, 2018

Dreyfus Ashby has announced Andrew Higgs is returning to the fold after a 12 year hiatus.

Henkell and Freixenet join forces to create world’s leading sparkling wine group

Published: 01 August, 2018

Henkell has today closed the acquisition of Freixenet creating the world’s leading sparkling wine group.

Scotch Whisky tourism soars

Published: 01 August, 2018

Scotch Whisky tourism soared in 2017 with a record number of visitors from across the world visiting the country’s distilleries throughout the year.

South Africa 2018 harvest “most challenging” in living memory

Published: 31 July, 2018

Serious drought in the Western Cape affected both natural supplies of water and government allocations ahead of this year’s harvest.

Familia Torres to plant trees in Chilean Patagonia to mitigate effects of climate change

Published: 31 July, 2018

Familia Torres has acquired a property covering 5,000 hectares in Chilean Patagonia with a view to mitigating the effects of climate change.

Red Squirrel hires Clara Rubin to create education programme

Published: 31 July, 2018

Red Squirrel has hired wine educator and former sommelier Clara Rubin to the newly created role of head of engagement.

UK trademarks for spirits rise 41% in one year

Published: 31 July, 2018

The number of trademarks registered for spirits and liqueurs in the UK leapt 41% last year, City law firm RPC has revealed.

Jago calls for trade to better promote its career opportunities

Published: 30 July, 2018

Speaking to Harpers at Berry Bros. & Rudd HQ in St James, the merchant’s chief executive Dan Jago made a passionate case for the wider trade to better promote the benefits of a career in the drinks sector.

Double category win for Waitrose in Wines from Spain 2018 awards

Published: 30 July, 2018

Bodegas La Val’s Waitrose Viña Taboexa Albariño and Freixenet’s Can Sala are among the nine winners in the Wines from Spain 2018 awards.

Looking ahead: Troy Christensen, Enotria & Coe

Published: 30 July, 2018

As the first half of 2018 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

Champagne Warehouse invests in new tech to make re-ordering easier

Published: 30 July, 2018

Champagne Warehouse is rolling out new software that helps wine wholesalers automate back-office functions and gives customers the opportunity to easily order online.

Record-breaking weather means Champagne harvest will begin in August

Published: 27 July, 2018

The 2018 Champagne harvest will become only the fifth vintage in the last 15 years to begin in August, according to the Comité Champagne.

McGuigan eye premiumisation trends as it launches largest ad campaign to date

Published: 27 July, 2018

McGuigan will focus on tube stations and major cities when it kicks off its biggest UK out of home marketing campaign this autumn.

Vintners Company £8,000 bursary for Geoffrey Roberts Award open for submissions

Published: 27 July, 2018

Entries are open for the £8,000 biennial Geoffrey Roberts Award, which recognises and rewards an individual that has furthered the cause for New World or emerging region wines.

The week that was

Published: 27 July, 2018

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.

French wine producers hail anti-hail netting go-ahead

Published: 26 July, 2018

Wine producers have applauded the news that the INAO has officially approved the use of anti-hail netting in French vineyards describing it as a ‘positive development’.

Bancroft picks up Brokenwood from Negociants UK

Published: 26 July, 2018

Bancroft Wines has picked up the distribution of quality Australian wine estate Brokenwood Wines following the merger of Negociants UK into parent company, Fells.