Innovation in the drinks sector and a reduction in the amount of trade promotions has seen alcohol retain its place as the top selling FMCG category, according to new research.
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Toppled wholesaling giant Conviviality responds to the sale of its Conviviality Direct business, including Bibendum and Matthew Clark, and is now hopeful for the sale of retail outfits Bargain Booze and Wine Rack
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The proposed partnership deal between C&C Group and AB Inbev to save Matthew Clark and Bibendum from insolvency has been completed.
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A tech start-up is looking to re-engage affluent 20-somethings with wine by expanding its app’s reach into the supermarket wine aisles.
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Californian wine producers are braced for a slide in sales to China as trade relations between the country and the US continue to deteriorate.
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Brewing company C&C in partnership with AB InBev are likely to save Matthew Clark and Bibendum PLB.
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Wine buying group Vindependents has signed a new deal with family run merchant Nickolls & Perks after two founder members quit the organisation earlier this year.
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Amathus Drinks has announced a new partnership with Vertus producer Champagne Duval-Leroy.
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New regulations put in place to protect the reputation of Australian wine exports have been introduced.
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A record number of bottles of English and Welsh wines were released onto the market last year, according to new HMRC data.
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Brown Brothers has announced it's exiting the UK market after more than 25 years.
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In light of Conviviality’s fall from grace, following a tumultuous month which saw three profit warnings, its market value tumble, shares suspended and the departure of CEO Diana Hunter, Harpers has gathered opinions from across the drinks industry as the business prepares to file for administration
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Hakkasan Group has launched a new alcohol-free drinks menu called the Orchard List.
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In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.
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Wine closures specialist Vinventions has acquired the 30 x 60 wine screwcap business of Alplast S.r.l.
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British drink and food exports are growing with alcohol, especially whisky, driving the market, research by GS1 UK has revealed.
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Conviviality has confirmed the board has resolved to file notice of intention to appoint administrators following discussions with its lending banks.
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Conviviality Plc has failed to raise the £125 million needed to recapitalise the business following a tumultuous month which saw three profit warnings, its market value tumble, shares suspended and the departure of CEO Diana Hunter.
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Hampshire’s Jenkyn Place vineyard has unveiled its latest addition – a sparkling rosé.
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If your image of wine tastings involves white table clothes, red trousers and talk of terroir, then Morgenrot’s latest pop up at Block Bar Brighton broke every preconception going.
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