Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Asahi completes Miller Brands UK acquisition

Published: 12 October, 2016

Japanese brewing giant Asahi has completed its acquistion of Miller Brands UK and the creation of Asahi UK, the company announced today.

Insights: The Age of Craft Beer

Published: 26 September, 2016

'Craft beer' is enjoying a golden age, with new breweries springing up across the UK - and there's still plenty of territory left to explore.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 02 September, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

The impact of televised sport in pubs in 2015 through 2016

Published: 01 September, 2016

According to a new infographic, the Premier League dominates the sports sales market, accounting for 43% of all drinks sports sales.

Wiltshire brewery wages war on Doom Bar

Published: 26 August, 2016

A Wiltshire brewer has taken aim at the success and dominance of Doom Bar "taking over pumps" in pubs across the county.

Nielsen: Alcohol sales boom off the back of hot weather

Published: 23 August, 2016

Brits are celebrating the summer weather and alcohol sales have soared over the last four weeks according Nielsen most recent data out today.

H1 net profit up 25% at Carlsberg

Published: 18 August, 2016

Danish brewer Carlsberg posted its half-year 2016 results to June 30, reporting net revenue of 31.2bn Danish krones (DKK) and a 4% rise in organic growth.

Diageo dropping the "Guinness" from name of its US beer business

Published: 09 August, 2016

Diageo is changing the name of its beer business in the US from Diageo-Guinness USA to Diageo Beer Co. USA to broaden its appeal.

New cabinet members historically voted in favour of alcohol duty hikes

Published: 15 July, 2016

While trying to establish beneficial trading terms with the EU should Article 50 be enacted will be a top priority for the new government, how the new cabinet members voted on alcohol duty may be a bit worrying for the drinks trade.

Curious Drinks gains hundreds of stakeholders and £1.7m investment

Published: 05 April, 2016

A growing beer and cider business has welcomed nearly 900 new stakeholders after raising over £1.7m in a crowd funding initiative

Spirits business and retail outlets drive strong profit growth at Adnams

Published: 24 March, 2016

Adnams, the Suffolk-based brewer, distiller and retailer, saw profits rise 7.3% in 2015, despite flat sales growth.

Grain versus grape: the rise of craft beer

Published: 07 March, 2016

"Stick a cork in it. Wine is done," declared the New York Daily News back in 2013. "Fancy beers in oversize bottles are the hottest items on drink lists at swank restaurants and bars across the city."

Bulleit partners with Hop House 13 for London Beer Week

Published: 22 February, 2016

Kentucky bourbon brand Bulleit is partnering with Hop House 13 Lager, as an official boilermaker sponsor for London Beer Week.

Hall & Woodhouse to raise £250,000 for children's hospice charity

Published: 04 February, 2016

Family-owned Dorset brewer, Hall & Woodhouse, has partnered with the Together for Short Lives charity to raise £250,000 over the next two years.

Carlsberg unveils world's best shopping trolley. Probably

Published: 29 January, 2016

Carlsberg has partnered with car customisation specialists Yiannimize to launch what it says is probably the best shopping trolley in the world.

On-trade attitude to women and beer must change

Published: 20 November, 2015

The on-trade needs to recognise that beer is no longer a drink just for men, according to new research conducted by AB InBev.

Pilsner Urquell's tank beer concept hits the north

Published: 09 October, 2015

Pilsner Urquell Czech lager has rolled out its tank beer concept to northern England.

Improved AB-Inbev bid not enough to tempt SAB Miller board

Published: 07 October, 2015

SAB Miller seems certain to reject an improved offer for the company from AB-Inbev.

Diageo strategy to release non-core assets brings sale of Red Stripe lager stake to Heineken

Published: 07 October, 2015

Diageo has handed over control of Red Stripe lager to Heineken by selling its stake in the Jamaican brand owner Desnoes & Geddes.

Majestic invites customers on to tasting team in craft beer push

Published: 06 October, 2015

Majestic customers are being given the chance to help choose a British beer to be stocked in all 211 of its stores as part of an Oktoberfest promotion.