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Published: 02 January, 2018
The foodservice industry is mourning the loss of one of its giants this morning, as the world media reports the tragic loss of Richard Cousins, CEO of catering company Compass Group.
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Published: 02 January, 2018
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Published: 02 January, 2018
2018 could be the year that Brits’ love of sparkling catches up with them as experts predict a fizz shortage could be about to descend on the UK.
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Published: 02 January, 2018
Ian Harris, chief executive of the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET), has been awarded MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.
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Published: 22 December, 2017
Well, that’s pretty much it for 2017, at least from the team at Harpers, although as we down iQuills until 2018, we know that most of you out there in the trade are still at full tilt, meeting the festive thirst of the public at this busy time of year.
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Published: 21 December, 2017
The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) has launched the first cognac and food-pairing app.
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Published: 21 December, 2017
Fine wine trader Farr Vintners has reported its turnover for 2017 is up 25.5% hitting £96M.
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Published: 20 December, 2017
Hayman’s Gin has revealed plans to create a UK sales team to support its ambitions for the home market.
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Published: 20 December, 2017
Distell has agreed to sell its Bisquit Dubouche et Ci Cognac business to Campari Group for €52.5m.
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Published: 20 December, 2017
Premium Australian winery Nepenthe has re-introduced a selection of cool climate wines from its Altitude and Pinnacle collections to the UK seven years after distribution stalled.
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Published: 20 December, 2017
The annual Australia Day Tasting (ADT) returns to the UK in January in its usual slot – but this year will feature a special guest.
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Published: 20 December, 2017
This year’s Shop Rioja winners Cork’s Out and Mumbles Fine Wines helped drive an 82.5% increase in volume sales, with an impressive average sale price per bottle of £18.50, across the 100 independent outlets involved in the promotion.
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Published: 19 December, 2017
Champagne Armand de Brignac has appointed New Generation McKinley (NGM) as its new exclusive UK importer for the brand, commencing 1 January 2018.
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Published: 19 December, 2017
The Wine Gang has revealed Samantha Caporn MW will be joining the fold from January 2018, taking over from BBC Saturday Kitchen’s Jane Parkinson.
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Published: 19 December, 2017
Fine wine and spirits merchant BI has reported double-digit value growth for its online platform, LiveTrade.
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Published: 19 December, 2017
New research suggests going to the pub is one of the top out of home activity for consumers, marking hope for the struggling sector as it adapts to new trends.
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Published: 19 December, 2017
Sarah Jane Evans MW has been announced as this year’s Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Outstanding Alumni Award winner.
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Published: 18 December, 2017
Majestic’s former head buyer has joined Spanish and Chilean producer Vintae to head-up the producer’s plan to “heavily invest” in the UK and Ireland.
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Published: 18 December, 2017
The number of young people aged between 8 to 15 years old drinking alcohol is at a record low, a new survey by NHS Digital has revealed.
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Published: 18 December, 2017
Port producer Symington Family Estates, has presented a new ambulance to the Sabrosa Volunteer Fire Brigade following the devastating fires in the region.
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