By Lisa Riley - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Hillebrand appoints Cees van Gent as CEO

Published: 07 September, 2017

JF Hillebrand Group has appointed Cees van Gent as chief executive officer.

Q&A: Hannah Tovey, head of the London Wine Fair

Published: 07 September, 2017

Lisa Riley caught up with the new head of the annual must-attend event about the changes she’s been implementing in her first few months

Out-of-home drinks sales slow down

Published: 05 September, 2017

The out-of-home alcoholic drinks market recorded a slight value increase in the past year, but declined in volume in line with the trend for drinking ‘less but better’.

Armit Wines releases new wine from La Rioja Alta S.A.

Published: 04 September, 2017

Armit Wines has added Martelo 2012 – a new wine from Torre de Oña in Rioja Alavesa (part of the La Rioja Alta S.A. stable), to its Spanish wine menu.

Boutinot gives Italia portfolio makeover

Published: 04 September, 2017

Boutinot has given its Italia range a heritage-inspired makeover to boost the Italian wine category in the UK.

ABS adds first Oregon wineries to its menu

Published: 30 August, 2017

Awin Barratt Siegel (ABS) has added two Oregon wineries, marking the first producers from the US state to join the wholesaler and importer’s portfolio.

Scotch whisky applies for GI in New Zealand

Published: 30 August, 2017

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has applied for Geographical Indication (GI) status in New Zealand.

New Zealand wine exports reach record high

Published: 29 August, 2017

The export value of New Zealand wine has reached a record high driven by strong growth of export to the US.

Cognac exports reach record levels as shipments to Europe return to growth

Published: 17 August, 2017

Cognac exports continued to go from strength to strength in the past year with double-digit value and volume growth, boosted by a return to growth for the European market driven by the UK and Germany.

Design Wars

Published: 17 August, 2017

As the battle for shelf standout continues apace, Lisa Riley quizzes the experts on what matters most

Hine appoints Speciality Brands as UK distributor

Published: 16 August, 2017

Hine Cognac has appointed premium spirits agent Speciality Brands as its new UK distributor.

WineTraining founder Raul Diaz embarks on online venture

Published: 16 August, 2017

WineTraining founder Raul Diaz has embarked on his latest venture - an online ‘lifestyle’ wine subscription business.

Start-up Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates acquires first vineyards

Published: 16 August, 2017

Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates Limited Partnership (ANZFWE) has acquired two vineyards, and part in a third – the company’s first purchases since it was set up at the beginning of this year.

Cork Fights Back

Published: 15 August, 2017

Once the only choice when it came to stoppers for wine bottles, cork has suffered at the hands of synthetic rivals for years. But now there are signs of a comeback, says Lisa Riley

Majestic reports surging Sherry sales

Published: 15 August, 2017

Majestic Wine has reported a 46% hike in annual Sherry sales driven by an increasing thirst for the tipple among Britain’s ‘hipsters’.

Benevolent bike ride in memory of Dan Townsend raises £13,000

Published: 15 August, 2017

An impressive £13,000 was raised by the peloton of riders that participated in the charity bike ride that took place Sunday in memory of Dan Townsend - the late managing director at Treasury Wine Estates (TWE).