Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Kate Nicholls, UKHospitality

Following another turbulent year for the drinks trade, Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, reflects on the highs and lows of 2022, plus the hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Owen Morgan, 44 Group

Following another turbulent year for the drinks trade, Owen Morgan, director of 44 Group, which includes Cardiff’s seminal Bar 44, reflects on the highs and lows of 2022, plus the hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead. 

Rioja's white exports grow, but overall market dips

The growth of Rioja’s white wines is paying dividends for the region in the export market, finally making good on a promise that the DO is able to diversify its portfolio abroad. However, things are looking a little less rosy globally in 2022, with uncertainty in various key markets leading exports to take a tumble.

Looking ahead: Becky Davies, Ten Locks

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

Looking ahead: Elise Mérigaud, La Dame de Pic

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

Concha y Toro goes after greater share of the UK’s most valuable variety

Casillero del Diablo, Concha y Toro’s (CyT) flagship brand, is looking to nab a greater share of the Sauvignon Blanc pie with the launch of a premium coastal wine from Colchagua’s Ucuquer vineyard.

Hawksbill and Caskshare prepare for World Rum Day

The great and the good of the rum world are gearing up for World Rum Day, taking place this Saturday 10 July in order to spread word of rum, which was named by the WSTA as the most loved cocktail spirit during 2020’s first lockdown.

Logistics: Taking stock of change for better business

Simon Jack delves into the ins and outs of warehousing and stock management, looking at how this vital part of the industry is continuing to evolve amidst the ever changing circumstances of the past year

Think Insights: Spirits must target daytime eating and drinking

Making the most of daytime, food-friendly occasions will be key to transferring sales from “highly engaged” yet usually evening-focused spirits consumers as the on-trade reopens, CGA has said.

Indies: Staying ahead

A new year is likely to bring new challenges for indies looking to hold on to new custom, as Andrew Catchpole reports.

Vivino plans further UK investment following “skyrocketing” 2020 growth

Wine app Vivino has unveiled plans for investment in one of its strongest markets, the UK, after revenues there increased 114% in just one year.

UK-wide bars and restaurants gear up to unveil new look on-trade this weekend

Bars, restaurants and pubs are expected to re-open in droves this weekend, with a complete overhaul of safety procedures set to establish a new normal for the British on-trade.

On-trade operators should plan ‘relaunch', not ‘reopening’, ahead of 4 July

On-trade operators should “step away from emotion”, challenging themselves to think back to when they started their businesses and consider it a relaunch, not a reopening, when they once again open their doors.

Looking ahead: Troy Christensen, CEO, Enotria & Coe

Looking Ahead: Andrew Bewes, Hallgarten & Novum Wines

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.