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Nick Gillett: Tequila’s dance with environmental vandalism

Published:  05 September, 2022

In the first of our new critical mini-series, penned by Mangrove UK’s MD Nick Gillett, tequila’s crumbling environmental credentials come under the spotlight.

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The Bloomsbury Club UK relaunches with ‘supplier first’ model

Published:  05 September, 2022

London-based spirits distributor, The Bloomsbury Club, is relaunching today to help brand owners “retain control of their products” in a competitive marketplace.

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New South Wales Wine announces first-ever UK trade tasting

Published:  05 September, 2022

New South Wales Wine will showcase 17 producers (five with UK distribution and the rest looking for importers) later this month for its first-ever UK trade and press standing.

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Early Provence harvest illustrates 'increasing impact' of changing climate

Published:  02 September, 2022

Following a summer of soaring temperatures in the region, harvesting in Provence started 15 days earlier than in 2021.

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Systembolaget aims to halve emissions – from grape to glass – by 2030

Published:  02 September, 2022

Sweden’s Systembolaget has adopted far reaching new climate targets in a bid to halve its current emissions by 2030, in accord with the Paris Agreements goal of keeping global warming to 1.5˚C.

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Lanchester Wines launches canned wine range

Published:  01 September, 2022

Lanchester Wines has launched its latest range of wine in cans. The new ‘Wallflower’ range of 187ml Spanish wines comprises easy-drinking red, white and rose wines.

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London Cocktail Week returns 13-23 October 2022

Published:  01 September, 2022

London Cocktail Week will return to the capital this October, the biggest festival of its kind.

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Relief for New Zealand's ‘severely depleted’ cellars

Published:  01 September, 2022

New Zealand has reported a healthier harvest and a boost for the country’s inflation-hit supply chain after 2022 delivered in terms of size.

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Pernod Ricard announces record sales growth in 2022

Published:  01 September, 2022

Pernod Ricard has released its FY22 results, revealing a sales growth of 17% in 2022, totalling €10,701m – the first time the company has exceeded the €10 billion mark.

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Symington Family Estates to host inaugural Douro sommelier camp

Published:  31 August, 2022

Symington has unveiled plans to host the first edition of the Douro Somm Camp this September - an immersive educational bootcamp for the winners of 13 national sommelier competitions across Europe.

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Global warming may require changes to Barolo irrigation laws

Published:  31 August, 2022

As Barolo grapples with the challenges of another extremely dry vintage in western Europe, one producer has called upon the authorities to act.

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UKH urges government to issue on-trade rescue package

Published:  31 August, 2022

UKHospitality (UKH)chief executive Kate Nicholls has written an urgent letter to the UK government, outlining the potential disaster facing thousands of businesses in light of the energy crisis.

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Looking ahead: Chris Davies, GCF

Published:  30 August, 2022

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

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Majestic reveals wishlist for 76 new store locations

Published:  30 August, 2022

The CEO of Majestic has promised a year of free wine to anyone that can help find suitable sites from a newly revealed wishlist of 76 potential store locations. 

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DO Rueda announces nationwide marketing campaign

Published:  30 August, 2022

DO Rueda will launch a new marketing campaign from September 2022 to April 2023 to increase sales of Ruedean wine.

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Early harvest in Roussillon after July heatwave

Published:  30 August, 2022

Roussillon is the latest French wine-growing region to announce an early 2022 harvest due to soaring temperatures.

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Early Rhône Valley harvest looks promising despite drought

Published:  26 August, 2022

France’s second-largest appellation, Rhône Valley AOC, began its 2022 harvest on Monday, 22 August, eight days earlier than last year.

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Looking ahead: Becky Davies, Ten Locks

Published:  26 August, 2022

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

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Long Read: The new language of spirits

Published:  25 August, 2022

As the spirits sector negotiates new drinking habits and different generational needs, there’s been much talk about how brand design has had to change. But what about the words? Jamie Thorp, writer at verbal branding agency Reed Words, looks at how the language of spirits is evolving, too.

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Alliance and Jeroboams join Harpers Sustainability Charter

Published:  24 August, 2022

Alliance and Jeroboams are the latest signatories to be added to the Harpers Sustainability Charter.

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