Chile knocks out South Africa to enter top five countries by value in UK off-trade

Chile has stormed into the top five countries of origins rankings for the first time, overtaking South Africa as the country which has sold the most in the UK off-trade by value over the past year.

M&S and Aldi driving growth in latest Kantar Worldpanel report

M&S and Aldi showed the strongest performances in Kantar's latest Worldpanel report for wine, measuring 24 week year on year share to 13 September 2016.

Millennials behind Aldi and Lidl's growth as the fastest growing spenders on grocery shopping

Millennial-led households are the fastest growing spenders on grocery shopping and are driving the growth of the discounters, according to new data.

Conviviality signs two-year supply agreement with Palmer & Harvey

Leading independent wholesaler Convivality Plc is entering into a two-way supply deal with Palmer and Harvey McLane Limited (P&H), supplying beers, wines and spirits in exchange for tobacco.

Does the new Costa coffee hybrid proposition pose a threat to bars and pubs?

In October 2016, Costa became the latest major UK coffee chain to offer its customers two hits instead of one: caffeine and alcohol all under one roof. 

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

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.

New Kent vineyard celebrates first harvest

Another English vineyard is officially open for business, having completed their first harvest and opened their winery.

World wine production 2016 one of the poorest in 20 years

The amount of wine being produced worldwide has dropped to one of the lowest in 20 years according to the latest figures from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

Bordeaux 2016: the yin-yang vintage

Fortuitous rain and an Indian summer deliver promising vintage for Bordeaux

Morrisons launches new Chilean brand Head Honcho

Following the recent launch of the innovative Argentinian Club Asado, Morrisons' South American buying team have introduced a new, wholly-owned Chilean brand, Head Honcho. 

First M&S listing for Champagne Lanson

Marks & Spencer is to list Champagne Lanson for the first time with its award-winning Extra Age Brut NV gift box.

UK lags on wine affordability, survey shows

The UK ranks just 24th among the most affordable countries in which to buy wine, according to a survey released today.

No Malbec and rule-breaking makes a song and dance at Wines of Argentina tasting

WSET to open first international office in Hong Kong

The leading education body for wines and spirits in the UK has announced plans to open a second administrative base in Hong Kong in order to meet growing demand from greater China.

Jack Daniel's unveils Scottish bartender competition

Iconic Tennessee whisky brand Jack Daniel's has launched a nationwide bartending competition across Scotland.

Men no longer out-drink women, major study shows

Women are now drinking as much as men and may even be out-drinking them, according to a major new study published in the BMJ Open journal today.

Work to build £9m UK sake brewery gets underway

Building is now underway at what is believed to be the UK's first sake brewery having appointed a local contractor to carry out construction work.

First wine, now spirits set to take a hit with rise in inflation and duty to slap a further £60m on consumers

The price of a bottle of wine and spirits is facing a major hike if duty rises in line with inflation, industry experts have warned.

The Epicurean launches in London this weekend

The team behind the London Wine Fair is gearing up to launch its first consumer event.

Bath craft brewery pushes into the mainstream with national listing

Electric Bear Brewery has secured a listing with a nationwide hamburger joint, marking further penetration of craft beer into the on-trade.