Harpers Global Design Awards 2016 winners revealed

With seven trophies, nine golds, nine silvers, eight bronze and 13 commended, a total of 46 medals were awarded at the Harpers Design Awards 2016.

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

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.

Liberty Wines On-trade report: Understanding the on-trade

Despite the uncertain times we face Liberty Wines' Premium On-trade Report 2016 report shows insight into where the opportunities may lie for operators.

Lawsuit brought against Treasury Wine Estates over Stag's Leap similarities

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has been accused trading off the success of an iconic Napa Valley wine brand.

Diageo Reserve gin teams up with nine luxury brands for Perfect Ten campaign

Diageo gin brand Tanqueray No. TEN is launching a new on and off-trade campaign which will see it team up with nine luxury brands and craftsmen from across the UK.

Brown-Forman Q1 sales slide due to currency headwinds

Brown Forman first quarter sales slide 5% to US$ 661m due to on going currency headwinds and challenges in emerging regions, but underlying net sales increased 2%.

The Vintner launches new self-learning app

On-trade wine supplier The Vintner is launching a free educational app for its customers.

"Encouraging" growth at Pernod Ricard

French spirits maker Pernod Ricard has reported topline growth thanks to its presence in Spain and the US.

The impact of televised sport in pubs in 2015 through 2016

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

The impact of televised sport in pubs in 2015/2016

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

The impact of televised sport in pubs in 2015/2016

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

COPY: Distell posts strong South Africa results

African wine and spirits conglomerate, The Distell Group, delivered solid results for the year to June 30, demonstrating its continued momentum in South Africa and growth in key offshore markets.

Distell posts strong South Africa results

African wine and spirits conglomerate, The Distell Group, delivered solid results for the year to June 30, demonstrating its continued momentum in South Africa and growth in key offshore markets.

The impact of televised sport in pubs in 2015/2016

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

Walker & Wodehouse expands South Australian portfolio with "punk" wine listing

Wine merchants Walker & Wodehouse has added SOME YOUNG PUNKS from the Clare Valley to its portfolio.

Moderate alcohol consumption associated with improved health in older people

A paper published in Age & Ageing, the scientific journal of The British Geriatrics Society, has expanded on earlier research that moderate alcohol consumption could lower levels of inflammation, and help to combat cardiovascular disease and frailty in older people.

"Irresponsible" Diageo Captain Morgan ad banned

Drinks giant Diageo has got itself into hot water over its May Captain Morgan TV ad for implying that drinking the rum could increase confidence and popularity.

Majestic Wine resurrects one-off parcels concept

City of London Distillery joins Spirit Cartel

Cool climate wines fuel premium growth at Matthew Clark

Leading drinks distributor Matthew Clark has seen an uplift in sales of wines from cool climate regions