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War over planting rights erupts in Champagne

Published: 16 January, 2018

A war over planting rights is being waged in France, where Champagne growers want to severely limit new plantings of vines by rival growers in areas surrounding Champagne’s production zone.

The Benevolent reveals mental health campaign

Published: 16 January, 2018

The Benevolent has launched a mental health awareness campaign to encourage the trade to create a ‘stigma-free’ environment within the workplace.

French grapefruit aperitif goes up against Aperol and Campari

Published: 16 January, 2018

UK spirits distributor Mangrove has announced the addition of French aperitif Pampelle to its portfolio – marking the liqueur’s worldwide launch.

Rioja directs coffers on global promotional spend and single village clarity for 2018

Published: 16 January, 2018

The Rioja Control Board is continuing to invest heavily in its marketing activity in 12 key countries, including the UK.

Buckingham Schenk appoints new technical manager

Published: 16 January, 2018

Buckingham Schenk has appointed former Conviviality employee Emily Brighton to the role of technical manager.

Restructure announced as O.W. Loeb relocated to MARC HQ

Published: 16 January, 2018

Following speculation on the status of O.W. Loeb, owner Marlon Abela’s restaurant group has issued a statement regarding changes at the wine merchant, including a relocation to the head offices of the Marlon Abela Restaurant Corporation (MARC) in Mayfair.

Broadland and Paul Schaafsma part ways after just four months

Published: 15 January, 2018

Broadland Wineries has announced the departure of CEO Paul Schaafsma.

New online retail platform for BWS launches

Published: 15 January, 2018

A new online retail platform offering customized wine, beer and spirits selection boxes has been launched.

Tesco renews WSET partnership

Published: 15 January, 2018

Tesco has renewed its position as Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Gold Corporate Patron as part of its strategy to put education at the forefront.

Cognac XO age classification increases to 10 years

Published: 15 January, 2018

The Cognac industry has increased its XO age classification from the current six to 10 years.

Conviviality reshuffles leadership team

Published: 15 January, 2018

Conviviality has reshuffled its leadership team following completion of key integration elements relating to recent acquisitions.

Babich among new additions to Berkmann’s Antipodean range

Published: 12 January, 2018

Leading New Zealand winery Babich has joined the Berkmann Wine Cellars portfolio, along with the Unico Zelo and Harvest labels and Woodlands winery from Australian.

The week that was

Published: 12 January, 2018

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s our Friday round up of the top online news, analysis, opinion pieces, interviews and features.

Saunders spreads his wings

Published: 11 January, 2018

Ex-Bibendum MD and Conviviality business development director Michael Saunders has stepped back from a full time roll at the UK drinks giant with plans to explore other avenues including consultancy to the industry.

Wines of Germany shifts focus to ‘younger’ wine drinkers

Published: 11 January, 2018

Wines of Germany has revealed its marketing push for this year will be targeting ‘younger more engaged’ wine drinkers in the 35 – 44 age bracket.

Matthew Clark sets out to stir up cocktail sales

Published: 11 January, 2018

Matthew Clark has launched a ‘cocktail package’ to help licensees tap into the burgeoning sector.

Boutinot partners with Cantine Riondo

Published: 11 January, 2018

Boutinot has partnered with Italian producer Cantine Riondo to become the exclusive UK agent for wines targeted at the UK multiple off-trade.

UK consumer spend to hold steady in 2018

Published: 11 January, 2018

Research reveals that despite economic uncertainty two-thirds of UK consumers will continue to spend the same amount when it comes to nights out in 2018.

Still wine swipes the Christmas sales crown

Published: 11 January, 2018

Still wine has emerged as the surprising winner of the wine aisle across the all-important Christmas season, with sales finally back in growth and outperforming Prosecco for the first time in several years.