The impact of televised sport in pubs in 2015/2016

According to a new set of data, the Premier League dominates the sports sales market, accounting for 43% of all sports sales.

The impact of televised sport in pubs in 2015/2016

According to a new set of data, the Premier League dominates the sports sales market, accounting for 43% of all sports sales.

COPY: Distell posts strong South Africa results

African wine and spirits conglomerate, The Distell Group, delivered solid results for the year to June 30, demonstrating its continued momentum in South Africa and growth in key offshore markets.

Distell posts strong South Africa results

African wine and spirits conglomerate, The Distell Group, delivered solid results for the year to June 30, demonstrating its continued momentum in South Africa and growth in key offshore markets.

The impact of televised sport in pubs in 2015/2016

According to a new infographic, the Premier League dominates the sports sales market, accounting for 43% of all sports sales.

Walker & Wodehouse expands South Australian portfolio with "punk" wine listing

Wine merchants Walker & Wodehouse has added SOME YOUNG PUNKS from the Clare Valley to its portfolio.

Moderate alcohol consumption associated with improved health in older people

A paper published in Age & Ageing, the scientific journal of The British Geriatrics Society, has expanded on earlier research that moderate alcohol consumption could lower levels of inflammation, and help to combat cardiovascular disease and frailty in older people.

"Irresponsible" Diageo Captain Morgan ad banned

Drinks giant Diageo has got itself into hot water over its May Captain Morgan TV ad for implying that drinking the rum could increase confidence and popularity.

Majestic Wine resurrects one-off parcels concept

City of London Distillery joins Spirit Cartel

Cool climate wines fuel premium growth at Matthew Clark

Leading drinks distributor Matthew Clark has seen an uplift in sales of wines from cool climate regions

Paul Schaafsma to step down as CEO of Accolade Wines in coming months

Paul Schaafsma is set to step down as the chief executive officer of Accolade Wines in the coming months, but may stay on through the company's initial public offering which is set for next year, according to sources.

Net income up 32.2% for Concha y Toro Q2

Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro has reported healthy uplift in sales and profits in its 2016 Q2 results.

Gin cocktail competition launches in four UK cities

The team behind Masons Yorkshire Gin are holding their first cocktail competition since their launch in 2013, with the winner launching their own limited edition batch of the spirit under the Masons label.

Wiltshire brewery wages war on Doom Bar

A Wiltshire brewer has taken aim at the success and dominance of Doom Bar "taking over pumps" in pubs across the county.

Trade reacts to government's publication of CMO's new drink guidelines

Yesterday the government published the UK Chief Medical Officers' Low Risk Drinking Guidelines, which reflected the new moderate drinking guidelines that were introduced in January of this year.

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 done a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Investment holding back Stellenbosch from becoming top tourism destination

A leading US wine expert has said that investment is the only thing stopping Stellenbosch from becoming as significant as Napa Valley in terms of popularity for wine tourism.

Gordon's gin switches up bottle for first time in decades

Gordon's gin has revealed a fresh new look for the first time in decades. 

Aldi publishes map of UK wine capitals

Glasgow is the UK capital for Prosecco while London is home of Champagne, according to discount supermarket Aldi.