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The week that was

Top news stories: The promotion of Pernod Ricard’s James Bremner to on-trade channel director was a popular read this week, alongside the return to Muscadet by UK distributors.

Elsewhere, the effect of climate change and Brexit continued to attract attention.

• Pernod Ricard appoints new on-trade channel director
• ‘Exceptional’ vintage prompts UK distributors to turn to Muscadet
• Climate change leaving Beaujolais in fear of being priced out of the market by cereal and milk
• Yellow Tail and Casillero del Diablo top Wine Intelligence global brand power index
• Bibendum counteracts the “vanilla” effect of the Conviviality machine
• WSTA welcomes plan for temporary suspension on tariffs in event of 'no deal'

Analysis and Insights: As the industry gears up for Prowein 2019, we looked at what’s on offer at this year’s special 25th anniversary show.   

A bit further afield, Harpers reported from a recent indie merchant buyers trip to Australia, while also taking a fresh look at Japan’s drinkable exports. 

Elsewhere, Harpers’ Think Rum panel debated how best to educate both trade and consumer as to the diversity and versatility of the burgeoning category

• WSTA welcomes plan for temporary suspension on tariffs in event of 'no deal'
• Prowein turns 25
• Harpers on Tour: Indies Down Under
• Japan: ready to launch
• Taking rum to the next level

People and Opinion: We caught up with Matteo Montone - director of wine at Jason Atherton’s Berners Tavern at The London Edition while, to coincide with International Women’s Day, we spoke to Shervene Shahbazkhani, head of advocacy at Barcardi Brown Forman Brands, to find out how a more gender-balanced world benefits the trade. 

• Q&A: Matteo Montone, Berners Tavern
• Q&A: Shervene Shahbazkhani, Bacardi Brown Forman, on the benefits of a gender balanced trade