Looking ahead: Michael Patterson, D&D London

With the autumn tasting season soon upon us, as the trade prepares for the run up to the all-important Christmas trading period, Harpers is running a web series asking leading voices in the trade what trends and challenges they’re expecting to face in the latter half of 2017.

Collagin responds to watchdog’s calls for buyers to boycott its products

The owners of Young in Spirit, the producer of CollaGin, has hit out at The Portman Group for damaging its business after a Retailer Alert Bulletin was issued against its product.

Kingsland responds to "sweet-shop" labelling concerns

Mr Gladstone’s Curious Emporium product range has agreed to change its packaging after a ruling by drinks watchdog The Portman Group.

British liqueur gains national listing

UK-made blackurrant liqueur, British Cassis, has secured its first national listing with Waitrose and will also be appearing on the shelves of Majestic.

Broadland to drive international reach with US-based facility in pipeline

UK-based Broadland Wineries has revealed that it has plans to build a bottling plant in the States, to further grow the expanding international side of its business in tandem with its domestic operation.

Oxford Wine Company goes late with new wine bar

Opening a piano bar may seem far away from being a wine wholesaler but The Oxford Wine Company likes to take the opportunities when they arise.

Concern for baby boomers who drink to excess despite declining drinking trends

Over-50s baby boomers are continuing to drink heavily despite the overall trend of risky drinking declining, says a new report.

Looking ahead: Troy Christensen, CEO, Enotria and Coe

With the autumn tasting season soon upon us, as the trade prepares for the run up to the all-important Christmas trading period, Harpers continues its web series asking leading voices in the trade what trends and challenges they’re expecting to face in the latter half of 2017.

How a Cava producer alerted police to Europe's most wanted terrorist

Rather than a more usual tale of terroir, Cava producers in Upper Penedes region of Catalonia, have recounted the ordeal surrounding the police chase through vines to capture Europe’s most wanted terrorist.

Wine writers prepare for top Louis Roederer awards

There are only three weeks to go until the winners of the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers Awards 2017 are unveiled.

WSET alumni to present new Careers Series events

From this September the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) will introduce the first of a new series of monthly workshops at which prominent trade figures will host panel discussions, presentations and tastings for the benefit of both current students and those that may be considering enrolling on its educational courses.

Diageo Wine acquisition drives growth for TWE in FY17

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the Australian winemaker, has reported net profits after tax up 55% to AU$269.1m for the year ending June 30, 2017.

Looking ahead to the Xmas run up: Richard Cochrane, MD, Felix Solis UK

Years of debate ends with new Bourgogne Côte D’Or approval

French authorities have approved Bourgogne Côte D’Or, a new regional appellation, which could become a new premium area of wine production in the heart of Burgundy.

Price-savvy Brits look to eastern Europe as Majestic sales soar 400%

Eastern European wine sales are up 400% at Majestic as Brits look to avoid price hikes due to the impact of Brexit.

TWE's Tom King joins the WSTA board

Dan Townsend’s successor at Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has joined the board of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).

Report reveals which Brits are skipping the pub for the sofa

One in seven Brits almost always stay in to drink alcohol, with over 55s most likely to skip a trip out to the pub, new research from YouGov has revealed.

Alcohol dominates list of top seven UK food and drink exports

Four out of the top seven performing export categories in the UK’s food and drink market are alcoholic, new figures have revealed.

Inaugural bulk wine show pushed back

The International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show (IBWSS), which is coming to London for the first time in 2018, has had a slight change of date.

Casillero del Diablo partners with series of movie events

Leading Chilean brand Casillero del Diablo is building on its links with the silver screen for a new series of cinema events.