By Lisa Riley - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

ProWein 2018 to focus on ‘craft’

Published: 27 September, 2017

ProWein, the must-attend premier wine and spirits business show in Europe, has revealed it’s turning the spotlight on craft spirits, beer and cider in 2018.

Kaelo adds mobile iceless ice bucket

Published: 27 September, 2017

Kaelo, the iceless ice bucket brand, has added a mobile variant to its portfolio.

Broadland Wineries appoints Paul Schaafsma as CEO

Published: 26 September, 2017

Broadland Wineries has appointed former Accolade Wines CEO Paul Schaafsma as its new CEO.

Waitrose brings back ‘Drinks Festival’ for the second year running

Published: 26 September, 2017

Waitrose has announced it is bringing back its ‘Drinks Festival’, which the retailer ran for the first time last year.

Moët & Chandon appoints Jason Atherton as UK brand ambassador

Published: 26 September, 2017

Moët & Chandon has appointed Michelin star chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton as its UK brand ambassador for the next two years.

WSTA calls on Labour MPs to champion gin industry

Published: 26 September, 2017

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) last night called on Labour MPs to champion the booming British gin industry at its 'Fringe' event.

Friarwood poised to open second store

Published: 25 September, 2017

Friarwood is to open its second store early next month in Wimbledon Village, marking the first step in its expansion plans.

Bibendum expands Sherry menu with La Guita

Published: 25 September, 2017

Bibendum has expanded its premium Sherry portfolio with the addition of La Guita.

Castelnau reports ‘exceptional potential’ for 2017 vintage

Published: 25 September, 2017

Champagne Castelnau has revealed the berries picked during the 2017 harvest at the Reims-based winery were “excellent”, with the wines of potentially “exceptional quality”.

The Kitty Hawk opens wine bar

Published: 22 September, 2017

The Kitty Hawk restaurant in London has opened its own wine bar.

Pushing the premium: The proof is in the training

Published: 18 September, 2017

A WSET study has highlighted the importance of accredited training when it comes to upselling and boosting sales of premium products. Lisa Riley reports

Plaimont Producteurs re-introduces ‘long lost’ Tardif grape variety

Published: 14 September, 2017

Plaimont Producteurs, one of France’s leading co-operative, has gained permission to re-introduce long lost grape variety Tardif, which is thought to have been lost to phylloxera long ago.

Elephant Hill aims to strengthen UK presence via Corney & Barrow link

Published: 14 September, 2017

Hawke’s Bay winery Elephant Hill has joined forces with Corney & Barrow to strengthen its presence in the UK market.

Beam Suntory gives Cruzan rum premium revamp

Published: 13 September, 2017

Beam Suntory has given its ‘super’ premium Cruzan Distiller’s Collection a makeover designed to set it apart from its cheaper, fruit-flavoured stable mate.

Former Accolade CEO Paul Schaafsma joins Invivo board

Published: 12 September, 2017

New Zealand winery Invivo, known for launching the Graham Norton wine brand, has appointed former Accolade Wines CEO Paul Schaafsma to its board as an independent director.

WSTA calls on government to ‘stop punishing consumers’ as wine prices continue to rise

Published: 12 September, 2017

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has called on the government to “stop punishing consumers” as its latest market report, released today, revealed the impact of the triple whammy price hike.

Exports for Beaujolais categories to the UK soar

Published: 11 September, 2017

Exports for all Beaujolais categories to the UK soared during the first part of this year, according to the latest figures released today by Business France.

Langham Wine Estate appoints first head of sales & marketing

Published: 11 September, 2017

Langham Wine Estate has appointed Caroline Gitsham as head of sales & marketing – a new role created as the Dorset sparkling wine producer expands its production and tourism potential.

Halewood secures distribution deal for French wine brand Bonfils

Published: 08 September, 2017

Halewood Wines & Spirits has secured a deal to distribute French wine brand Bonfils in the UK.

Brexit boosts Scotch whisky tourism

Published: 08 September, 2017

Scotch whisky distilleries has posted a record 1.7 million visits during 2016 – an increase of almost 8% compared to the previous year, according to new research from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).