Counting the cost of exclusion

Andrew Catchpole looks at the importance and benefits of promoting diversity and inclusivity in the drinks trade

Growing Organically part one: Viticulture and winemaking

The first in our two-part webinar considered the evolution of organic winemaking and the challenges and opportunities that this path delivers. Andrew Catchpole prompted the debate.

South Africa looks to higher ground

Hard hit by the pandemic, South Africa’s winemakers are proving their resilience and fighting back with an eye on higher quality and pricing. By Andrew Catchpole

Covid and Brexit: A perfect storm?

With Covid and Brexit uncertainty pressing down ahead of Christmas, Andrew Catchpole asked some of our top 50 Best Indies what lies ahead.

Christmas campaigns: Failure to launch

Lockdowns, curfews and restrictions are putting major obstacles in the way of Christmas campaigns as Covid-19 continues to move the goalposts for businesses.

Wine drinking occasions up in lockdowns

Wine drinkers across key consumption markets have been turning more often to the beverage during the pandemic. This is spurred by new lockdown occasions and more drinking outside of mealtimes, according to a new Wine Consumer Trends in the Covid-19 Era report released by Wine Intelligence.

Bars and restaurants are footing the Covid bill

The government has made a meal out of eating out, with serious repercussions for the trade. Chris Losh reports

Alcohol Duty Review

The alcohol tax review aims to rework the current ‘complex and inconsistent’ excise duty system. Let’s hope it’s not another missed opportunity, says Jo Gilbert.

Headline Heroes: Languedoc

As the world’s biggest wine-producing region, the Languedoc offers the diversity typical of a whole country, as Andrew Catchpole reports.

Champagne: Bubbling up again

Champagne houses are embracing ecommerce and direct consumer sales in a bid to beat the downturn. James Lawrence follows the fizz of this hero French region.

Harmonious working for green goals

Wine producers are reaping the benefits of learning from each other when it comes to implementing sustainable production measures. Lisa Riley reports

Cognac raises its game

As a younger generation of drinkers becomes increasingly interested in what Cognac has to offer, Lisa Riley looks at the innovation and diversity at work within the category.

A climate of change

Sustainable business practices are increasingly locked into a virtuous circle, with drinks companies reinforcing each other’s progress. Andrew Catchpole reports

Pushing drinks tech boundaries

Despite the economic crisis caused by the pandemic, technology continues to lead the push for environmental and sustainable change in the drinks industry. Jo Gilbert reports 

Gallic reach

Having a line-up of multi-regional French brands offers diversity to buyers, reports Andrew Catchpole

Learning French

The year that saw lockdown descend also witnessed how the power of social media is unlocking new ways of communicating for this classic wine-producing nation. By Jo Gilbert

Trade squeezed over calories

A new consultation into mandatory calorie labelling on alcohol products is adding fuel to already fiery conversations around health, wellness and indulgence, finds Jo Gilbert.

The great label debate

A row over the adoption of CMO guidelines on packaging is the latest sticking point in the ongoing debate surrounding the alcohol industry and self-regulation. Jo Gilbert reports

Paving the way back to tasting

Investing for the future

Against a backdrop of thinning government support, including the end of the rent moratorium, furlough and Eat Out to Help Out schemes this autumn, Harpers convened an expert panel to look at how companies can box clever during a time of heightened economic stress. Jo Gilbert reports from the online session