Analysis & Insights - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Wine bulks up in value

Published: 20 December, 2023

Following the World Bulk Wine Exhibition in Amsterdam, James Bayley catches up with the OIV to get the global view.

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.

Analysis: Oddbins and the long goodbye

Published: 15 December, 2023

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

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.

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.

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.

Sustainability Report: Plotting Progress

Published: 05 December, 2023

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

Sustainability Report: Regenerative viticulture

Published: 04 December, 2023

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.