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First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 30 mins ago - 2 reports

Wine producers need to rethink bottle sizes

Wine producers should rethink the relative pariah status of mid-sized bottles as health-conscious consumers look for treats in smaller portions, according to a senior Mintel analyst.Just 3% of innovation in the UK wine industry over the past 12 months ... [Published Harpers - 30 mins ago]

Entities: Mintel, Invention, Jancis Robinson, United Kingdom

First reported 30 mins ago - Updated 30 mins ago - 1 reports

LWF 2014 likely to see 'return of major names'

A return to Kensington Olympia and changes to the way the London International Wine Fair is run will entice more exhibitors to the show next year, according to LIWF marketing director Will Broadfoot.Speaking at the event in ExCeL in London this morning, ... [Published Harpers - 30 mins ago]

Entities: Olympia (United States), London, guidelines

First reported 30 mins ago - Updated 30 mins ago - 1 reports

EWGA on the lookout for acquisitions

Written by Harpers Editorial teamCarnforth-based wine importer, wholesaler and retailer EWGA is on the hunt for new acquisitions.Speaking to Harpers at the London International Wine Fair yesterday, director Adrian Moeckell said he is looking for a new ... [Published Harpers - 30 mins ago]

Entities: Acquisition, Wholesaler, Liverpool (United Kingdom), Wholesale

First reported 30 mins ago - Updated 30 mins ago - 1 reports

Harpers Awards 2013 — the results in full

The Harpers Awards 2013 took place in London last night and saw the great and the good of the trade turn out to celebrate the industry's successes of the past year.The BBC's Nigel Barden presented the various awards, which saw innovation and hard work ... [Published Harpers - 30 mins ago]

Entities: Distributor (Business), Sommelier, Vini, Gordon Ramsay

First reported 3 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 reports

Christina Pickard: There's something wrong with my palate

Being a new arrival in an industry, let alone a country, can be an isolating boat to be sailing in. And while I have been welcomed with open arms into a wine industry full of kind and generous people here in Western Australia, I'm feeling slightly like ... [Published Harpers - 3 hours ago]

Entities: Fruit, Winemaker, Yeasts

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 18 hours ago - 1 reports

Wine trade needs to keep up with sweet-toothed consumers

The wine industry is failing to keep up with changing tastes among consumers, according to drinks analyst Jonny Forsyth of Mintel, speaking at the LIWF today.Forsyth said consumers are becoming increasingly sweet toothed and adventurous in the products ... [Published Harpers - 18 hours ago]

Entities: Sugar, Winemaker, United Kingdom

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 18 hours ago - 1 reports

Shippers need to convince trade of bulk wine benefits

Companies offering bulk wine transport services must work harder if they are to win over the wine trade.Justin Knock MW, a consultant winemaker for Cobevco, which bottles drinks, said new technology means bulk shipping often means wine arrives in the ... [Published Harpers - 18 hours ago]

Entities: Winemaker, United Kingdom, Initial Assessment, Economies of Scale, Carbon Footprint

First reported 21 hours ago - Updated 21 hours ago - 1 reports

Research reveals UK consumers still feeling economic gloom

UK consumers remain gloomy over the economy's impact on their personal finances, new research has revealed.Speaking at the London International Wine Fair at ExCeL, London, today, Nielsen client business partner Helen Stares said about 56% of those surveyed ... [Published Harpers - 21 hours ago]

Entities: United Kingdom, London, Recession

First reported 21 hours ago - Updated 21 hours ago - 1 reports

Premium and flavoured products driving drinks sales growth

Sales of premium products and flavoured spirits and beers are continuing to drive sales in the drinks industry.Speaking today at the London International Wine Fair 2013 in ExCeL, London, Nielsen client business partner Helen Stares said the strongest ... [Published Harpers - 21 hours ago]

Entities: BWS, London, champagne

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Gordon & MacPhail releases Rare Old series of whiskies

The Rare Old range of single malt whiskies from various renowned Scottish distilleries has been made available via Gordon & MacPhail.The whiskies were laid down by Gordon & MacPhail decades ago and hail from seven distilleries – several of which are no ... [Published Harpers - May 20 2013]

Entities: Michael Urquhart, Burgundy AB, Scotland

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Westons launches Rosie's Pig cider into UK on-trade

Westons has announced it will release Rosie's Pig Cloudy Cider into the UK on-trade next month.The 4.8% abv cider is a lower-abv alternative to Westons' popular Old Rosie variant and aims to encourage consumers to further explore its range of traditional ... [Published Harpers - May 20 2013]

Entities: United Kingdom

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

New whisky distillery planned for Lake District

A new whisky distillery is set to open in the heart of the Lake District and will be the first in the region for more than 100 years.The Lakes Distillery will be located on the edge of Bassenthwaite Lake and hopes to both revive the tradition of whisky ... [Published Harpers - May 20 2013]

Entities: Distillation, Illicit, Discount

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Broadfoot said: "It would be very fair to say we will be seeing a return of some of the major names missing from this year."

LWF 2014 likely to see 'return of major names' [Published Harpers - 31 mins ago]

"To stiumulate sales, the wine industry needs to work harder to meet changing consumer needs," said Forsyth. "Consumers want to feel like they're being healthy but also have a licence to indulge."

Wine producers need to rethink bottle sizes [Published Harpers - 31 mins ago]

"Even though the retail side is performing well as a showcase for our wines, if you gave me five shops for free I wouldn't accept them. Retail is currently very tough" he added

EWGA on the lookout for acquisitions [Published Harpers - 31 mins ago]

...Their answer was a resounding "no". "People here want wines with fruit. They're not interested in dirty wines" one told me

Christina Pickard: There's something wrong with my palate [Published Harpers - 3 hours ago]

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EWGA on the lookout for acquisitions [Published Harpers - 31 mins ago]
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Gordon & MacPhail releases Rare Old series of w... [Published Harpers - May 20 2013]
Westons launches Rosie's Pig cider into UK on-t... [Published Harpers - May 20 2013]
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