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Waitrose battles carbon

Published:  18 December, 2023

Waitrose has put emphasis on bulk wine shipping as an important factor in reducing its carbon footprint. James Bayley reports.

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Analysis: Oddbins and the long goodbye

Published:  15 December, 2023

Jason Millar contemplates Oddbins’ legacy and what we might learn from its demise.

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Analysis: Critical thinking

Published:  13 December, 2023

From traditional print critics to social’s influencers, by way of encroaching AI, David Kermode weighs up the evolution of the critic.

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On-trade: All I want for Christmas…

Published:  11 December, 2023

With the festive period upon us, Chris Losh asks how restaurants might fashion a silk purse out of a pig of a trading climate.

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Indie shoppers driven by price and sustainability

Published:  06 December, 2023

New research highlights what informs choice for customers of independent specialists. By James Bayley.

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Sustainability Report: Plotting Progress

Published:  05 December, 2023

James Lawrence charts the progress being made by the growing number of Harpers Sustainability Charter participants.

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Sustainability Report: Regenerative viticulture

Published:  04 December, 2023

With a big buzz around regenerative viticulture, Andrew Catchpole digs down for a closer view.

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Sustainability Report: The insetting mission

Published:  01 December, 2023

All parts of the wine supply chain – from producers to retailers – can find ways to minimise their environmental impact. James Bayley reports.

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Sustainability Report: Aiding ethical consumers

Published:  29 November, 2023

The alcohol industry is tasked with helping consumers bridge the gap between their appetite for sustainable solutions and following through, writes Jo Gilbert.

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South Africa’s Old Vine Project

Published:  28 November, 2023

Sophia Longhi looks at how South Africa’s Old Vine Project is bringing value to the UK market.

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Navigating Port’s choppy waters

Published:  27 November, 2023

In some quarters, Port sales received something of a lockdown boost as consumers made the most of longer, more relaxed at-home-drinking occasions. Jo Gilbert asks, can restaurants utilise this goodwill to maximise sales this winter?

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Henry Jeffreys: Whisky goes global

Published:  24 November, 2023

Henry Jeffreys looks beyond Scotch and more latterly Japan, to those countries which have emerged as serious, sellable propositions for the trade.

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Headline Heroes: A question of time for Champagne

Published:  22 November, 2023

David Kermode quizzes the experts about why lees ageing is so important when it comes to the finest Champagnes.

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Round table: In association with DO Penedes

Published:  21 November, 2023

At this Catalan DO’s first London outing, Harpers convened a panel to debate the region’s indigenous appeal.

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Labelling challenge to wine

Published:  20 November, 2023

As part of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, the largest modification to wine labelling in the EU in over a century comes into effect next month, forcing producers to embrace new technology, writes Jo Gilbert.

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Insights: Read the finings print

Published:  17 November, 2023

Many consumers believe all wine is vegan, but it actually takes a great deal of effort to keep animal products out. James Bayley reports.

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Asda adapts wine range

Published:  15 November, 2023

James Bayley reports on how the supermarket has evolved its wine offer in a way more commonly associated with independents.

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Georgia’s Natural Progression

Published:  14 November, 2023

It’s been a decade since Georgian wine hit UK lists. Michael Karam charts the hype, the reality and the what next?

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Analysis: Champagne Supernova

Published:  13 November, 2023

Champagne’s star has certainly risen of late – in fact, the sector has broken its own record. James Bayley has the figures behind the phenomenal growth.

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Indies: Realigning strategies

Published:  10 November, 2023

Despite the challenges facing independents, businesses are optimistic that new buying strategies will please consumers. By James Lawrence.

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