Harpers Awards 2016 open for entry!

The Harpers Awards 2016 are now open, celebrating the best of what the UK on and off-trade has to offer.

Copestick Murray sells remaining 40% share to Henkell & Co

Henkell & Co announced yesterday that they have purchased the remaining 40% share of Copestick Murray.

Halewood adds pre-mix cans to Red Square portfolio

Red Square Vodka is branching out into the pre-mixed category to extend its reach to a new, younger customer base.

Conviviality sales soar 137% for the year

Following the acquisition of Matthew Clark on 7 October 2015, Convivialty saw sales soar 137% to approximately £864 million for the 53 weeks ending on 1 May 2016.

Alliance pushes the Prosecco ceiling with DOCG addition

Alliance Wine is expanding its Prosecco offering by adding Giavi Prosecco Superiore DOCG to its range.

Pub sales weaken growth in casual dining

According to Coffer Peach Business Tracker, part of CGA Peach, like-for-like sales across managed pub and restaurant groups were down 0.8% for April compared to the same time last year.

Analysis: How premium casual dining outlets can get the most out of their wine offer

The growth in premium casual dining means that less is often more when it comes to wine.

No UK range is complete without New Zealand, says Buckingham Schenk

Buckingham Schenk is expanding its international portfolio by adding two New Zealand producers to its repertoire.

Is "small-batch" and "craft" gin the same thing?

Since the gin renaissance took off with a vengeance in 2010, the terms "craft" and "small-batch" have, in many cases, become one and the same.

British Bottle Company signs distribution deal with US Vine Street Imports

British Bottle Company, which represents 20 British premium wine, spirits, craft beer and cider brands in the UK is heading across the pond to America after signing a deal with US distributor Vine Street Imports.

Milk-based vodka to launch into US and Australia with new appointment

Black Cow Pure Milk Vodka has brought on board a new global sales director to help launch the spirit into new key markets worldwide.

Amathus unveils fast-aged Bourbon

UK-based distributor Amathus is launching a new whiskey bourbon drink which uses a technique to accelerate the maturation process

Q&A: Michael Taylor, Santa Rita Estates

Michael Taylor, Santa Rita Estates off-trade sales director for Europe, talks about the history and ambition

Gruppo Campari Q1 results dampened by currency effects

Gruppo Campari results released yesterday show net sales remained flat at €327.4m for the first quarter of 2016, with organic growth offset by a negative exchange rate effects.

Copestick Murray's 2015 financial results deliver 'best ever year'

Copestick Murray has posted its 'best ever year' with sales and profit for its year-end financial results setting records for the company.

Vestal Vodka partnership to drive growth in the UK and abroad

Drinks industry guru, Dave Steward, has partnered with Vestal Vodka to drive growth in the UK's most competitive spirits category.

Lanchester adds Vintrigue to its wines

Distell looks to increase market share in the UK

South African wine and spirits conglomerate Distell is focusing on expanding its market share in the UK according to Joseph Walsh the commercial director UK & Ireland.

LWF: Heavy penalties at stake with AWRS

Concerned wholesalers got a glimpse of things to come this morning now that the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS) has come into force. 

Inside Conviviality's acquisition of Bibendum PLB

On Sunday 1 May 2106, Conviviality Retail confirmed it would be acquiring Bibendum PLB for £60 million following shareholder approval. Diana Hunter, chief executive officer of Conviviality Retail and Bibendum PLB chief executive officer Michael Saunders talk with Harpers.co.uk about the deal.