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UKHospitality calls for temporary licensing relaxations to be made permanent

Published: 02 May, 2023

Following a public consultation, UKHospitality has called on the government to make the temporary licensing relaxations permanent.

New generation takes the helm at Cantina Kurtatsch

Published: 02 May, 2023

The torch is being passed to the next generation at Italian cooperative Cantina Kurtatsch in the mountains of Alto Adige.

Isole e Olena showcases new Chardonnay as Italian whites come to the fore

Published: 28 April, 2023

Yesterday (27 April), Paolo De Marchi of the Isole e Olena estate in Tuscany was in London to present a vertical tasting, albeit with a slightly unfamiliar lineup.

Webinar: Tune in for a taster of the allure of Languedoc rosé

Published: 28 April, 2023

With rosé an ever-popular category, Harpers is teaming up with Vignobles Foncalieu to explore the opportunities offered by the Languedoc’s incredibly diverse offer.

Majestic’s Rob Cooke joins WSTA board

Published: 28 April, 2023

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has welcomed Majestic’s COO, Rob Cooke, to its board this month.

LWF to categorise all waste bottles used at the show in new initiative

Published: 28 April, 2023

This year’s London Wine Fair (LWF) will launch its first edition of a Bottle Collection Initiative to help catalyse reuse bottle schemes.

Trade's upcoming movers and shakers to be revealed at LWF

Published: 28 April, 2023

Harpers is calling all nominees of 30 Under 30, along with friends and colleagues, to help celebrate this year's big reveal.

The Bollinger Group expands Burgundian footprint with Château d’Etroyes deal

Published: 26 April, 2023

The Bollinger Group has further added to its Burgundy offering with the acquisition of Château d’Etroyes – a 50ha estate in the heart of the Mercurey and Rully terroirs.

Walker & Wodehouse to host ‘Wine Emporium’ tasting

Published: 26 April, 2023

Walker & Wodehouse, partner to Harpers 50 Best Indies, is lining up a ‘carefully curated selection’ of indie-focused wines for its annual tasting on 3 May.

Restaurant takeaway sales fall for 16th month in a row in March

Published: 26 April, 2023

Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s top-managed restaurant groups in March were 3% below the same month in 2022, according to CGA.

LWF reveals 'mini preview' ahead of May opening

Published: 25 April, 2023

Held between 15-17 May at the London Olympia, the London Wine Fair (LWF) has revealed a preview of what attendees might expect from the UK’s largest drinks industry exhibition.

Despite ‘greedflation’ concerns, alcohol brand loyalty remains high

Published: 25 April, 2023

A majority of Britons believe companies are using inflation to mask price gouging. But despite price rises, loyalty to alcohol brands remains high, according to new findings by consumer research platform Attest.

Waitrose trials removing sleeves from wine bottle necks

Published: 25 April, 2023

Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to test selling wine bottles without the familiar plastic and foil sleeves, in a move which forms part of supermarket’s aim to ‘reduce unnecessary packaging’.

Cava bounces back in 2022

Published: 25 April, 2023

After facing economic challenges the year before, 2022 saw Cava achieve some noteworthy results – total sales rose to 249,135 million bottles, an increase of 4.58% on 2021.

Value of global wine exports breaks records as inflation soars

Published: 24 April, 2023

The global value of wine exports reached a record high in 2022, pushed ever upwards by runaway inflation and global supply chain issues.

ProWein survey reveals opportunities for no-low and sparkling wines

Published: 24 April, 2023

In a survey of nearly 2,500 wine experts from 47 countries, a special report from Prowein 2022 suggests 46% of producers and merchants want to adapt their portfolios to market trends.

Majestic makes ‘biggest investment ever in pay’ for its staff

Published: 24 April, 2023

Majestic has made its biggest-ever investment in colleague pay to recognise the “expertise and experience” of store teams and shield its people from the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.

UK on-trade sales up YOY for sixth successive month

Published: 24 April, 2023

Like-for-like sales at Britain’s leading managed restaurant, pub and bar groups in March were 1.4% ahead of last year’s levels, the new Coffer CGA Business Tracker shows.