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Bolney and Rathfinny support cycling challenge in aid of The Benevolent

Published: 14 June, 2018

Bolney and Rathfinny have pledged their support for this year’s cycling challenge in aid of The Benevolent.

Moët Hennessy appoints new president and CEO of The Glenmorangie Company

Published: 14 June, 2018

Moët Hennessy has appointed its current Hennessy marketing director Thomas Moradpour as president and CEO of The Glenmorangie Company.

Cheaper and mid-range Aussie wine imports boom as higher end slumps

Published: 13 June, 2018

Australian winemakers are struggling to capitalise on growing demand for premium wines in the UK, according to a report by the body representing the country’s wine industry.

Portman warns against nostalgic drinks marketing

Published: 13 June, 2018

Drinks industry watchdog the Portman Group is warning manufacturers to steer clear of nostalgic references to drinkers’ childhoods with cartoon imagery in their marketing.

Gin is in the pink as innovation accelerates

Published: 13 June, 2018

The trend for pink gins and gins distilled with unusual ingredients is gathering pace following a spate of launches this week.

Flint Wines appoints head of private client sales for Stannary St Wine Co

Published: 13 June, 2018

Flint Wines has appointed Tom Bird as head of private client sales for its retail arm, Stannary St Wine Co.

Britain facing ‘gin drought’ if no Brexit deal is found

Published: 12 June, 2018

British distillers are warning of a potential ‘gin drought’ if negotiators fail to reach a deal with the EU before the UK’s Brexit deadline next March.

Canadian wine tipped for growth as another UK distributor signs deal

Published: 12 June, 2018

Canadian wines are being tipped for strong growth in the UK as retailers and the restaurant trade respond to rising prices and squeezed supplies of Old World wine.

ARC launches wine research centre in Adelaide

Published: 12 June, 2018

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has launched a wine research centre in Adelaide.

Kingsland Drinks expands German portfolio with Schmitt Söhne

Published: 12 June, 2018

Kingsland Drinks has been appointed the exclusive UK agent for German wine producer Schmitt Söhne.

India is ‘the new China for wine’ suggests research head

Published: 11 June, 2018

Wine Intelligence has teamed up with Indian MW Sonal Holland to weigh up the opportunities the sub-continent presents winemakers.

Proposed charter for English whisky

Published: 11 June, 2018

Copper Rivet Distillery is working on a charter aimed at underpinning quality in the growing English whisky category, initially looking to lead by example while attracting other producers to join the conversation.

Majestic Wine to unveil new store concepts to festival goers

Published: 11 June, 2018

Majestic Wine will be showcasing a new store layout at next week’s Taste of London festival, with a view to rolling elements of it out across its 210 store estate.

New village wines from old Priorat co-operative

Published: 11 June, 2018

The DOQ Priorat co-operative, La Vinícola del Priorat has launched a new series of village-classified wines under the region's, "Vi de Vila" system.

Wiston Estate signs up Swig Wines as London on-trade distributor

Published: 11 June, 2018

English winemaker Wiston Estate is looking to cash in on booming on-trade sales of domestic fizz with a new distribution deal with Swig Wines.

Bancroft signs deal as exclusive UK distributor of Franco Conterno

Published: 11 June, 2018

Bancroft Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Piedmont producer Franco Conterno.

Diageo backs new gin flavour guide

Published: 08 June, 2018

Industry body The Gin Guild has proposed a new initiative to end consumer confusion over the flavour properties of different kinds of gin.

The week that was

Published: 08 June, 2018

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.

Marqués de la Concordia kicks off limited edition football partnership

Published: 08 June, 2018

On the back of World Cup fever, Marqués de la Concordia has announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with the country’s national team.

Gove pats Pernod Ricard on the back for green efforts

Published: 08 June, 2018

Pernod Ricard has had a pat on the back from UK environment secretary Michael Gove after 500 of its staff spent the day clearing rubbish from river banks and beaches across the UK.