Food prices in hospitality surge again as supermarket prices ease

Inflation in hospitality rose again in June to 22.6% YOY, just shy of the record high of 22.9% in December 2022, as measured by CGA.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Miriam Spiers, Alliance Wine

Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with, Miriam Spiers, sales director, Alliance Wine, to find out how the year has gone so far and what the remainder may bring.

Professional development and well-being number one priorities for drinks industry

Results from the annual survey conducted by The Drinks Trust revealed that almost all (96%) of the drinks industry want to undertake professional development initiatives to help them in their career in the next 12 months.   

Changyu challenges Moët & Chandon for world’s most valuable wine brand

Château Changyu, China’s oldest and largest wine producer, is second only to Moët & Chandon as the world’s most valuable wine brand.

Friday read: Can sustainability and luxury co-exist?

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Archie McDiarmid, Luvians

Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with, Archie McDiarmid, manager, Luvians Bottleshop, to find out how the year has gone so far and what the remainder may bring.

Delamain announces key management changes

Delamain, the last family-run house in Cognac, has announced multiple changes to its management ahead of its bicentenary celebration (1824-2024).

On-trade overlooked by government says 62% of hospitality businesses

62% of hospitality businesses believe the sector receives less support and attention than other industries, new research from Peckwater Brands (PWB) has found.

Peñín Guide awards 100 points to first white

Pazo Señorans Selección de Añada 2013 has become the first white wine to be awarded 100 Peñín points in the Guide’s history.

Flaming June offers some respite for hospitality

A scorching June helped Britain's managed restaurant, pub and bar groups achieve a ninth successive month of year-on-year sales growth, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Troy Christensen, Enotria

Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with Troy Christensen, CEO, Enotria, to find out how the year has gone so far and what the remainder may bring.

Esk Valley senior winemaker, Gordon Russell, steps down after ‘structural change’

Esk Valley’s senior winemaker of 30 years, Gordon Russell, has stepped down after his role was made redundant.

Ofgem challenged on hidden energy costs by UKHospitality

Leading associations including UKHospitality have signed an open letter challenging energy regulator Ofgem to take ‘immediate’ action on hidden charges by energy brokers.

Is India the next China?

India has emerged as a key volume driver for beverage alcohol, whilst China's growth has softened according to the latest IWSR analysis.

Hatch Mansfield remembers founding member, Philip Tuck MW

Harpers is today continuing to report on the unexpected death of Philip Tuck MW, wine director at Hatch Mansfield.

Graham’s launches first NFT with 1970 and 2020 Vintage Port

Symington Family Estates famed port brand Graham's, is the latest wine business to join the NFT (non-fungible tokens) trend.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Richard Bigg, Camino and Bar Rioja

Mid way through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with Richard Bigg, founder of Camino and Bar Rioja (pictured with wife Inma), to find out how the year as gone so far, and what the remainder may bring.

Ellis Wharton Wines achieves B Corp status

Following on from its inclusion in Harpers 50 Best Indies list (36th), Ellis Wharton Wines has become only the third UK wine merchant/distributor to achieve B Corp accreditation. 

Pepe Mendoza joins Alliance Wine

Alliance Wine has further strengthened its Spanish portfolio with the addition of Pepe Mendoza, and its range of authentic Alicante wines.  

UGA now on Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Labels

From 1 July 2023 the term 'UGA' has been permitted to appear on the label of Gran Selezione wines.