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UK Champagne sales flow down the drain

Published: 21 March, 2017

UK Champagne sales have been hit by the nation's love of more affordable Prosecco alongside the Brexit-caused drop in the value of the pound.

The Benevolent Ball hailed a "huge" success

Published: 21 March, 2017

More than £42,000 were raised at The Benevolent Ball last Thursday, with a record number of senior members and noted personalities from the UK drinks industry gathered in support of the trade charity to raise funds for their colleagues in need.

Distell extends partnership with Stock Spirits to boost its UK spirits portfolio

Published: 21 March, 2017

South African alcohol producer Distell has extended its partnership with Stock Spirits to enhance its spirit range in the UK.

BREAKING: Article 50 to be triggered next week

Published: 20 March, 2017

The prime minister's spokesman has confirmed that Theresa May will trigger article 50 on Wednesday, March 29, initiating the formal process for the UK to leave the EU.

E&J Gallo winery Dark Horse makes a premium gambit with experimental styles

Published: 20 March, 2017

Better known for it's affordable, everyday wine brand, Gallo, parent company E&J Gallo wineries has a comprehensive portfolio ranging from entry level through to the premium, cementing its position as the leading producer and distributor of Californian wines worldwide.

Origine by Diam launched across Europe

Published: 20 March, 2017

Closure company Diam Bouchage has unveiled a new more sustainable version of the Diam closure range in Europe.

'South West' now fastest growing French region for red wine exports to the UK

Published: 20 March, 2017

France's 'South West' wine region has become the country's fastest-growing exporter of red wines to the UK, new official figures from French customs have revealed.

UK tops list for craft breweries per capita

Published: 17 March, 2017

The craft revolution has swept across the globe, with 94% of world's 19,000 breweries now producing beer craft.

CIVB invites trade to Dine with Bordeaux

Published: 17 March, 2017

The Bordeaux Wine Board (CIVB) is re-launching two promotional campaigns aimed at promoting the 'versatility' of Bordeaux.

DBG Italia goes independent from Berry Bros. & Rudd

Published: 17 March, 2017

Italian agency business DBG Italia has announced it will detach itself from Berry Bros. & Rudd by becoming an independently owned company.

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

Published: 17 March, 2017

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.

"Worrying" times for Sainsbury's as supermarket points to unstable climate for sales set-back

Published: 16 March, 2017

Sainsbury's has warned of "very competitive" trading conditions in the wake of the post-Brexit sterling slump as the supermarket suffered a slight sales decline in the fourth quarter of the financial year.

Sustainable gin which uses by-products of Sussex winery releases second batch

Published: 16 March, 2017

A British gin distilled with grapes from a Sussex vineyard is gearing up to release of its second batch following its launch in September.

Conviviality brings La Burgondie to the UK

Published: 16 March, 2017

The newcomer will be available in the UK off-trade from this spring representing key appellations and crus of La Grande Bourgogne via a range comprising over thirty still and sparkling wines from throughout Burgundy and Beaujolais.

Hallgarten signs deal as official partner of The Goodwood Estate

Published: 16 March, 2017

The partnership, which starts this month, will see Hallgarten supply the entire business, including Goodwood House, Goodwood Hotel, The Kennels, Hound Lodge, Goodwood Racecourse and Goodwood Motor Circuit, with still and sparkling wine.

Treasury Wine Estates has appointed Tom King as its new European MD

Published: 16 March, 2017

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) today appointed Tom King as its new European MD following the sudden recent passing of Dan Townsend.

Olivier Dauga reveals project bringing together wines from different châteaux

Published: 15 March, 2017

French winemaking consultant Olivier Dauga has launched a project bringing together wines from a selection of châteaux.

MPs back bill to promote "best of British" by requiring UK diplomats to serve UK-produced wine overseas

Published: 15 March, 2017

A Sussex MP has proposed a new law which would force British embassies and consulates overseas to serve English and Welsh wines at events to boost post-Brexit trade.

Diageo's Aileen Keyes to take on head of alcohol in society GB & Europe role

Published: 15 March, 2017

Diageo has revealed Aileen Keyes will take up a newly created position of head of alcohol in society, Diageo GB & Europe, following Mark Baird's departure from the business next month.