By Lisa Riley - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

M Restaurants calls on hospitality industry to join it in raising ‘starting wage’

Published: 21 February, 2019

M Restaurants has introduced a new fixed £10 ‘starting wage’ and has called on the hospitality industry to follow suit.

TWE brings brand that celebrates trailblazing women to the UK

Published: 20 February, 2019

Treasury Wine Estate (TWE) has brought its Embrazen brand to the UK as part of its strategy to attract 18-35-year-olds to the wine category.

Zamora creates new operations in France and Mexico

Published: 20 February, 2019

Zamora Company has opened a commercial office in Mexico and created a new company in France as part of a strategy to grow international sales to 50%.

Champagne Palmer unveils new state-of-the-art winery

Published: 20 February, 2019

Champagne Palmer & Co has unveiled its new state-of-the-art winery located outside of Reims and close to the house’s Grand and Premier Crus vineyards in the Montagne de Reims.

Berkmann appoints senior wine buyer

Published: 20 February, 2019

Berkmann Wine Cellars has appointed Emma Dawson MW as senior wine buyer.

Bibendum signs deal as wine supplier to Cubitt House  

Published: 20 February, 2019

Bibendum Wine has been appointed sole wine supplier for Cubitt House as the London-based group looks to expand.

‘Back of house’ pay leaps as ‘front of house’ declines

Published: 19 February, 2019

Average salaries for chefs and kitchen employees in London’s top eateries increased by 14.8% in 2018, according to new research by The Change Group.

Wine Importers MD Billy Bell Birse-Stewart steps down

Published: 19 February, 2019

Billy Bell Birse-Stewart has stepped down as managing director of Wine Importers.

GCA calls on wine and spirits industry to complete supplier survey

Published: 18 February, 2019

Christine Tacon, the Groceries Code Adjudicator, has launched her annual survey with a call to wine and spirit suppliers to “tell her the Code issues they are facing and whether the major groceries retailers are treating them fairly and lawfully”.

Wine Paris outlines ambitions as first event ‘exceeds expectations’

Published: 15 February, 2019

Wine Paris has outlined its ambitions for next year’s event as this year’s exhibition “exceeded expectations and set benchmark as a key event in wine buying calendar”.

The week that was

Published: 15 February, 2019

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.

Liberty adds Chinese winery

Published: 14 February, 2019

Liberty Wines has added Chinese winery Kanaan to its portfolio.

Australian Vintage invests $11 million in new bottling facility

Published: 14 February, 2019

Australian Vintage Limited (AVL) has invested $11 million in a new state-of-the-art bottling facility at its Merbein site in Victoria.

FMV adds Napa estate Rudd

Published: 13 February, 2019

Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV) has expanded its Napa Valley portfolio with the family-owned and run Rudd Oakville Estate.

Brunello di Montalcino appoints marketing director to target UK

Published: 12 February, 2019

Francois Colas has been appointed marketing director at the Brunello di Montalcino estate, La Fiorita.

Wine Australia launches new website

Published: 08 February, 2019

Wine Australia has launcheda website to promote Australian wine.

Opening minds on closures

Published: 08 February, 2019

Innovations in wine closures are coming thick and fast, driven by sustainability, convenience and quality control. Lisa Riley investigates their impact