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Fine Wines Direct UK announces two new appointments

Published: 05 December, 2022

A regular finalist in Harpers best UK wholesaler, Fine Wines Direct UK has added two high-profile names to its sales team.

Taking stock: UK beverage businesses are in midst of ‘inventory crisis’

Published: 30 November, 2022

UK beverage manufacturers are now holding more than double the amount of stock compared to pre-pandemic levels, as delays and shortages take an increasing toll on the global supply chain.

Corney & Barrow gains exclusivity of Domaine Dugat-Py

Published: 30 November, 2022

Corney & Barrow (C&B) has announced its appointment as the exclusive UK agent for Domaine Dugat-Py – a family owned historic estate located in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin.

Drink brands still going strong despite rise of discounters

Published: 29 November, 2022

According to Kantar, food price inflation jumped to a record high of 14.7% in October, and these rising costs have coincided with a surge in sales for discount retailers like Aldi and Lidl.

Berry Bros. & Rudd dives into regenerative viticulture collaboration

Published: 24 November, 2022

Fine wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd (BBR) has announced a new collaboration with the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, as it aims to ‘lead the industry’ on its journey towards increasingly sustainable vineyard practices.

Hatch Mansfield appoints new director of national sales

Published: 18 November, 2022

Hatch Mansfield has appointed Rob Harrison as its director of national sales, in a newly-created role for the company.

Accolade agrees deal to sell Bristol bottling factory to Encirc

Published: 15 November, 2022

Encirc, a major glass manufacturer, has agreed a deal with Accolade Wines to purchase the assets of The Park, a bottling and warehousing facility in Bristol.

C&C leans into CBD

Published: 08 November, 2022

C&C Group, which operates under the Matthew Clark, Bibendum and Tennent’s brands, has firmed up a distribution partnership with Trip, a leading producer of no alcohol, CDB-infused drinks.

East London Liquor Co joins Mangrove Global portfolio

Published: 02 November, 2022

Mangrove Global, the premium UK spirits distributor, has announced the addition of East London Liquor Company to its portfolio.

Jeroboams to open new store in Wimbledon

Published: 02 November, 2022

Jeroboams has announced the expansion of its retail portfolio to include Wimbledon Village in London.

Broadland Drinks unveils wine range championing the nations’ favourite varietals

Published: 26 October, 2022

Manufacturer, Broadland Drinks, is launching a new wine brand called My Fave, targeting the nation’s most popular grape varieties.

Telegraph Media Group reveals new subscription in partnership with Enotria&Coe

Published: 26 October, 2022

Telegraph Media Group, the proprietor of The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph, has launched a new website in partnership with Enotria&Coe, offering its members exclusive wines.

Pernod Ricard announces double-digit growth in Q1

Published: 21 October, 2022

Pernod Ricard SA has reported significant growth in sales after raising prices amidst the travel retail bounceback.

Bibendum boosts Spanish portfolio

Published: 21 October, 2022

Bibendum Wine has folded Riojan estate Remírez De Ganuza and El Escocés Volante from Aragon into its portfolio.

GCF announces new acquisition in South Africa

Published: 21 October, 2022

GCF (Grands Chais de France), owned and run by the Helfrich Family, continues to expand its international offering with the acquisition of the Neethlingshof winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Hatch Mansfield joins Harpers Sustainability Charter

Published: 12 October, 2022

Hatch Mansfield is the latest signatory to be added to the Harpers Sustainability Charter.

Enotria & Coe publishes new Sustainability Barometer

Published: 10 October, 2022

Enotria & Coe has published a new Sustainability Barometer, highlighting the company's significant progress towards its pledge to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Artémis Domaines and Maisons & Domaines Henriot unite their wine estates

Published: 04 October, 2022

The Pinault and Henriot families, owners of Artémis Domaines and Maisons & Domaines Henriot, respectively, have merged their wine estates, effective from September 30, 2022.

Armit welcomes new agencies from the southern Rhône

Published: 03 October, 2022

Armit Wines, renowned for its strong Italian portfolio, has signed an agreement to represent to Domaine le Prieuré des Papes and Domaine de la Pousterle in the UK.