An inflationary rise for alcohol will kick in on February 1 – less than two months before the UK officially leaves the EU, further squeezing businesses stockpiling and looking to plan ahead. Harpers looks at what this means for a great British industry
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The UK has been pinpointed as the fourth most costly country in the EU when it comes to buying alcohol and tobacco.
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Off-Piste has signed a UK distribution deal for Hungarian producer Hilltop Wines.
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The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has revealed the nominees for its outstanding Alumni Award.
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Viña Pomal has unveiled a new wine positioned as a classic Rioja with a modern style.
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The Californian Wine Institute (CWI) has announced the 2018 harvest had ‘played out like a dream’ for winegrowers in regions across the state.
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Pub landlords and spirits importers will be breathing a sigh of relief this morning, but not the nation’s wine trade – which is looking at an extra £90 million bill in duty next year.
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Edrington-Beam Suntory has appointed former head of Diageo Reserve Nick Temperley as its new general manager for London.
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Flint Wines has grown its Burgundy portfolio with four producers.
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Investing in Britain’s future was one of the anthems that ran through Philip Hammond’s autumn Budget speech this afternoon.
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Vins de Provence has reported higher than anticipated volumes for this year’s harvest.
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Diageo has promoted Richard Larkin to head of its Reserve GB arm.
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InterBeaujolais has revealed it is working on a new project aimed at attracting young and new winegrowers to the region.
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The UK hospitality sector has turned over in excess of £100bn for the first time and now employs 2.35 million people.
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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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Kent winery Gusbourne has appointed Jonathan White as head of marketing.
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William Grant & Sons’ UK Brand Ambassador team is offering training to bartenders at its first ever Unwrapped: The Other Side of Bartending event in Edinburgh on 29 October.
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Drinks brand owner and distributor Proof Drinks is gearing up for the next phase of its growth as the company confirms the appointment of Jeremy Hill as managing director.
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Pol Roger Portfolio has announced it will be distributing the wines of Spanish producer Bodegas Artadi, bringing the full range to the UK from November 1.
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Philip Hammond is being urged to abolish ‘debilitating’ business by some of the UK’s leading restaurateurs.
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