Ahead of importer Liberty Wines’ Autumn Portfolio Tasting tomorrow (Tuesday 15 September), Harpers caught up with CEO Tom Platt to discuss a strong past year of trading for the distributor, with “double-digit” sales growth; the importance of adapting operations to customer feedback; and Liberty’s landmark 30th anniversary next year.
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Coterie Holdings has revealed a new buying structure across the group which brings together its regional and category specialists under group buying director Andrew Shaw.
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Importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines has revealed that Tokaj producer Disznókő has joined its portfolio, with the winery set to be Hallgarten’s sole Hungarian estate.
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C&C Group has unveiled that it has purchased wholesaler Nectar Imports from Asahi UK, with the newly acquired business set to be folded into the Matthew Clark Bibendum (MCB) operation.
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Wine and spirits merchant Amathus has added eight producers to its wine agency portfolio – ranging from a grower champagne to a Novia Scotia producer by way of a historic Lambrusco estate.
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Nabeeth Wine & Spirits – the UK importer dedicated to showcasing the wine and drinks of Palestine – has launched an online shop. The business has established itself as a wholesale supplier but this move introduces a D2C channel for Nabeeth.
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LWC has announced the acquisition of Wigan Beer Company, a long-established wholesaler which serves pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues across northwest England.
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The Specialist Importer’s Trade Tasting (SITT) has announced its autumn programme of masterclasses exploring the key trends, regions and topics shaping the independent trade.
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Sparkling wine giant Henkell Freixenet has purchased a 60% stake in Irish importer-distributor Cassidy Wines.
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Leading wine importers Alliance Wine, Hallgarten & Novum Wines and Graft Wine have all unveiled new additions to their portfolios.
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The wines of Frédéric Lambert are now available in the UK after distributor Cachet Wine announced a partnership with the producer.
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Henkell Freixenet’s UK subsidiary Freixenet Copestick has announced that it is has sold Jascots Wine Merchants to Italian food and beverage company Compagnia del Gusto Holding (CDGH).
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Louis Roederer-owned distributor Maisons Marques et Domaines UK (MMD) has announced the addition of South Australia’s Barr-Eden Estate to its portfolio.
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Hallgarten & Novum Wines has announced that it is taking its fully-funded ‘Inclusivity in Wine’ WSET programme to Scotland for the first time. Twelve successful candidates will gain the opportunity to study for and complete the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines.
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Cantina Mesa – a winery based in the Sulcis region of south-west Sardinia – has made Wanderlust Wine its exclusive UK importer.
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Premium wine trade investment firm Activequity has become the majority shareholder of Scotland-based importer Alliance Wine. Management at Alliance retain a significant stake in the company.
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Nominations for the Harpers Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers list are once again open to the trade.
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Speaking to Harpers, leading importers said that French wines have continued to perform strongly in the UK, with the category benefiting from several ongoing trends – including premiumisation.
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Importer Fells has announced the addition of two leading Italian wineries to its portfolio – Bolgheri’s Grattamacco and Brunello di Montalcino producer Poggio di Sotto.
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Enotria has added 11 new wineries for the launch of its 2026 list, spanning Italy, Germany, Austria, France, Australia, the USA and Chile.
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