
Jo Gilbert
Deputy Editor at Harpers Wine and Spirit
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harpers.co.uk | Jo Gilbert
HomeNews By Jo GilbertPublished: 15 April, 2025The Pinnacle Guide – the global recognition system for the world’s best cocktail bars – has announced the latest additions to its list, with 85 now awarded across 12 countries. A total of 31 bars have been newly recognised with ‘pins’ in the guide’s latest round of announcements: 25 bars have been given 1 PIN and six bars have 2 PINs, following a rigorous assessment process.
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harpers.co.uk | Jo Gilbert
HomeAnalysis & Insights By Jo GilbertPublished: 11 April, 2025Becoming the drinks industry’s answer to the Michelin Guide is no easy feat. As Hannah Sharman-Cox, co-founder of The Pinnacle Guide, says: “It’s one of those things where other people have said ‘I had that idea too’. But no one has actually done it, have they?” Access to this article is restricted. You need to have a valid subscription to access this content. If you already have a subscription please log in.
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news.wine.co.za | Jo Gilbert
The new figures show that average sales revenue for small wine suppliers rose from just under £1.3m in 2023 to almost £1.5m in 2024. However, these businesses only generated an average of £2.61 for every pound spent on inventory last year, compared to £5.61 in 2023 – a drop of nearly 54%. The figures were published by inventory management software provider Unleashed as part of its report on the performance of the UK’s food and drinks industry.
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harpers.co.uk | Jo Gilbert
HomeNews By Jo GilbertPublished: 09 April, 2025Aldi’s latest move to segue alternative formats into the mainstream is here – this time via the launch of an aluminium bottle. The discounter’s newest alt gambit – slated to be the UK’s first own-brand aluminium wine bottle from a major retailer – is produced via Broadland Drinks and weighs just 95g.
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harpers.co.uk | Jo Gilbert
HomeNews By Jo GilbertPublished: 07 April, 2025Wine suppliers in the UK saw have seen sales revenue jump over the past year, according to data from Unleashed, though many felt pressure on their margins grow. The new figures show that average sales revenue for small wine suppliers rose from just under £1.3m in 2023 to almost £1.5m in 2024.
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