Vindependents poised to add spirits and beers to its portfolio

Vindependents, the drinks agency for independents run by independents, is going from strength to strength but the buying group is far from resting on its laurels.

Harpers to helm Bellavita retail debate

Harpers is heading to Bellavita this month, where we will be chairing a panel discussion on ways to penetrate the UK off-trade.

Bodega Argento’s Silvia Corti on going organic

Over her 13 years with Mendoza producer Bodega Argento, winemaker Silvia Corti has seen a number of major changes take place.

Hush Heath launches sparkling apple wine

Kent producer Hush Heath is mixing up its offering through the launch of two new apple sparkling drinks made in the traditional method.

Distell revives Angostura distribution deal

Distell, Africa’s leading producer of wines, spirits, ciders and RTDs has announced it is reviving its distribution partnership in the UK with Angostura, world’s largest producer of aromatic bitters.

‘Canpaign’ for Southern Comfort

Hi-Spirits has turned the spotlight on Southern Comfort with a light-hearted ‘Canpaign’ push designed to provide consumers with a break from the General Election.

Coates & Seely awarded top gong at UK Wine Awards

The winners of the first UK Wine Awards was announced today with Coates & Seely taking the top gong.

BrewDog UK sales jump 97%

Craft beer darling BrewDog has revealed turnover of £72 million in 2016.

Twisted Halo looks to raise £450,000 on Seedrs

Alcoholic coconut water brand Twisted Halo has launched a crowdfunding campaign in a bid to raise £450,000 in return for 14% equity.

Aldi extends craft Festival Beer range

Discount supremo Aldi is bringing back its festival beer range for a second year with some notable additions.

Coates & Seely signs deal as Goodwood’s English fizz supplier

Coates & Seely has signed a deal as the exclusive English sparkling wine partner of Goodwood Racecourse. 

Sales of Lidl’s own label Pimm’s alternative soar

Lidl has reported a surge in sales of its own label Pimm’s alternative boosted by the sunny weather prior to the bank holiday weekend.

Movers and Shakers: Conviviality, Justerini & Brooks, Douglas Laing

A number of key appointments and distribution agreement have been percolating through the trade this week.

Ex-Sopexa UK & Ireland boss Anne Burchett launches new marketing venture

Anne Burchett, a well know figure in the UK wine trade and former managing director of Sopexa UK and Ireland, has launched herself back into the trade with the founding of Burchett Wine & Food Marketing.

The week that was: LWF edition

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.

Mallorca's Wine Boom

A boom in wine in Mallorca has led the island’s producers to seek new export destinations including Britain. A new wave of multi-million euro investments in new vineyards and spectacular contemporary wineries, largely from outside investors, means there is a whole new generation of wine coming onto the market on the Mediterranean Island.

Champagne Jayne victorious against Champagne authority

Wine writer and educator Jayne Powell has won a protracted five-year legal battle to use the moniker “Champagne Jayne” as her official trademark.

LWF’s Ross Carter: The exit interview

Three days of the London Wine Fair (LWF) is quickly drifting into a blur of meetings, conversations, debates and of course, tastings of some truly fabulous wines.

Araex online ambition boosted by top gold medal haul

Spanish wine group Araex Grands has consolidated its position as a leading provider of quality wines with four Grand Golds and 12 Gold medals at the annual Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.

Sales almost double at Conviviality