Mind the gap: on-trade wine training hitting buffers with non-wine drinking millennials

A lack of familiarity with and interest in wine among young staff is presenting a challenge to the on-trade, said panellists at the recent Drinks Roadshow in Bristol

Independent merchants feel pressure as supplier price hikes start to feed through

The Bank of England warned of inflation rising beyond 2% on 14 October adding further concern to independent wine merchants who have already been forced to pass on price increases from suppliers to customers

The changing face of Manchester's wine scene

As in any city, Manchester's independent wine merchants are particularly sensitive to the changes and fluctuations of the world around them, which can sometimes be a blessing as well as a curse.

Diageo looking for host of new travel show

Diageo Reserve is launching a new global travel show, which will follow a lucky drinks enthusiast on a journey to find the "best drinks in the world".

Morrisons targets premium spirits segment with Ableforth's listings

Morrisons is to list two new spirits from Kent-based distillery Ableforth's across 300 of its stores.

Hofmeister returns to on-trade as premium Bavarian brand

The iconic Hofmeister lager brand is set to return to the UK on-trade after a 13-year hiatus.

The Unilever effect - Four months on from Brexit, is the trade beginning to feel the bite?

As Brexit and the drop in the value of the pound takes it's toll on Tesco, what's next for retailers?

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.

Millennials driving tech innovation as Vivino launches online wine store

Leading wine app Vivino has become the next wine company to launch its own online store, allowing customers to purchase wine for the first time through its app and via the website.

Stock Spirits acquires three new brands to bolster key markets

Major spirits producer Stock Spirits is incorporating three new producers to its arsenal.

Beaujolais UK exports jump for second year in a row

Beaujolais exports to the UK have enjoyed a second year of encouraging growth, with volume up 18% and value up 20.9% between July 2015 and July 2016.

Reserves to be used to supplement reduced Chablis vintage

Reserves from vintage 2015 will be used to supplement reduced yields from this year's harvest in Chablis following disastrous weather in April this year.

Asahi completes Miller Brands UK acquisition

Japanese brewing giant Asahi has completed its acquistion of Miller Brands UK and the creation of Asahi UK, the company announced today.

Dublin City Gin aims to replicate Irish success across the UK

The team behind the award-winning Dublin City Gin are targeting the UK market just months after launch.

South African wine producer plans new English vineyard on Sussex golf course

South African wine producer Benguela Cove has bought a golf course in Sussex with the aim of establishing a vineyard.

English vineyards report exceptional vintage for 2016

Wine producers across England are reporting an exceptional vintage as harvesting gets under way.

Rioja Consejo's Daroca says new proposals will cover breakaway Alava group's demands

Rioja's wine board has hit back at plans to establish the new breakaway appellation, Vineyards of Alava, by saying new proposals for single estate vineyards and labels would aim to satisfy demands from producers

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September weather saves diminished Burgundy harvest but price rises on way

Burgundy 2016 is likely to deliver a good but not great vintage as cost of hail and frost counted while grapes come in.

Borough Wines boosts team with two key hires

Independent London retailer Borough Wines & Beers has added two new senior appointments to its team as it continues its rapid expansion.