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Brown Brothers exits “unforgiving” UK market

Published: 02 April, 2018

Brown Brothers has announced it's exiting the UK market after more than 25 years.

Trade reactions to Conviviality collapse

Published: 29 March, 2018

In light of Conviviality’s fall from grace, following a tumultuous month which saw three profit warnings, its market value tumble, shares suspended and the departure of CEO Diana Hunter, Harpers has gathered opinions from across the drinks industry as the business prepares to file for administration

Hakkasan Group launches alcohol-free drinks menu

Published: 29 March, 2018

Hakkasan Group has launched a new alcohol-free drinks menu called the Orchard List.

The week that was

Published: 29 March, 2018

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.

Vinventions and Alplast announce screwcap deal

Published: 29 March, 2018

Wine closures specialist Vinventions has acquired the 30 x 60 wine screwcap business of Alplast S.r.l.

Alcohol boosts British food and drink exports

Published: 29 March, 2018

British drink and food exports are growing with alcohol, especially whisky, driving the market, research by GS1 UK has revealed.

Conviviality to file for administration after failing to raise emergency funds

Published: 29 March, 2018

Conviviality has confirmed the board has resolved to file notice of intention to appoint administrators following discussions with its lending banks.

Conviviality breakup likely as £125m fundraiser fails

Published: 28 March, 2018

Conviviality Plc has failed to raise the £125 million needed to recapitalise the business following a tumultuous month which saw three profit warnings, its market value tumble, shares suspended and the departure of CEO Diana Hunter.

Jenkyn Place adds new sparkling rosé

Published: 28 March, 2018

Hampshire’s Jenkyn Place vineyard has unveiled its latest addition – a sparkling rosé.

Morgenrot pushes craft wine agenda

Published: 28 March, 2018

If your image of wine tastings involves white table clothes, red trousers and talk of terroir, then Morgenrot’s latest pop up at Block Bar Brighton broke every preconception going.

Provence wineries launch new venture to extend global reach

Published: 28 March, 2018

A new venture housing four Provence wineries has been launched in a bid increase sales and extend the global reach of their wines.

Halewood bolsters craft portoflio with Glasgow distillery partnership

Published: 28 March, 2018

Halewood Wines & Spirits is to distribute artisanal spirits from The Glasgow Distillery Company including brands Makar Gin and G52 Urban Craft Vodka.

Hallgarten signs deal to distribute McWilliam’s across Continental Europe

Published: 28 March, 2018

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive distributor of McWilliam’s Wines Group (MWG) across Continental Europe.

Exton Park claims first for UK fizz with Quebec launch

Published: 27 March, 2018

Exton Park Vineyard has revealed its Rosé NV is setting sails for Quebec, Canada.

La Rioja Alta takes new step in green commitment

Published: 27 March, 2018

La Rioja Alta has taken the latest step in its sustainable commitment by allocating 16 hectares of its vineyards to 100% organic viticulture.

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Sommelier 2018 revealed

Published: 27 March, 2018

The UK arm of leading international gastronomic body Chaîne des Rôtisseurs GB has announced its Young Sommelier 2018.

Gigglewater partners with The British National Film Academy

Published: 27 March, 2018

Sparkling wine brand Gigglewater has partnered with The British National Film Academy.

Veeno powers on with expansion plans

Published: 27 March, 2018

Veeno, the Italian wine café business, has revealed plans to nearly double its number of outlets from 15 to 27 this year.

Yapp Brothers creates head of sales position

Published: 26 March, 2018

Yapp Brothers has created a new head of sales position for which it has appointed Simon Stuart.

Iconic Stag's Leap Wine Cellars returns with a punch with 2015 Cabernets

Published: 26 March, 2018

Harpers tasted the new vintage from preeminent Californian estate Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, tracing the grapes and the soil to the same – if re-planted – site which gave birth to the victorious 1976 Judgment of Paris Cabernet Sauvignon.

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