Beale: ‘Supply chain must be eligible for cash grants’

The WSTA has urged the government to clarify that the cash grants promised as a support measure for the hospitality sector applies to the supply chain too. 

WSTA reiterates concerns for “overlooked” supply chain

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has reiterated its concerns for businesses that supply the hospitality sector. 

Economics of on-trade supply have “hit a brick wall”

The Covid-19 crisis has stripped bare the precarious economic situation of the on-trade and its supply-side, with a correction in the market necessary to improve profitability.

British vineyards hit by Covid crisis

The Covid-19 outbreak is causing serious damage to the UK’s wine industry, according to a survey of its members commissioned by Wines of Great Britain.

FDF job app deal to help ‘hidden heroes’ in food-and-drink sector

The Food and Drink Federation has announced a new partnership with recruitment app Syft in response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

JF Hillebrand celebrates 175 years with leaps forward in sustainability and tech

JF Hillebrand is currently celebrating nearly two centuries of connecting wine and spirits with consumers, from its humble beginnings in Germany to one of the world’s largest logistics providers.

An extra £500m investment in product and service innovation could put Waitrose ahead of the game

Store closures and profit warnings have become death knells for retailers on struggling high streets, and there was concern last week when Waitrose announced it is shutting five of its 353 stores.

“Short-sighted” Bordeaux En Primeur strategies leave little to no value for the trade

A “lack of wines priced attractively” has been blamed for a less than successful 2017 Bordeaux campaign.

“Bump in the road” predicted for imports of Oz wine

Retailers in the UK are being warned to take care when it comes to securing supply of Australian wine as increased competition from China and the US places pressure on exports.

Analysis: The impacts of where to bottle and how to transport wines

Deciding where to bottle and how to transport their wines are big decisions for producers that can have a major impact on the rest of the supply chain, as Simon Jack reports

XPO Logistics acquisition of Norbert Dentressangle could benefit wine importers

XPO Logistics is to acquire Norbert Dentressangle, a leading global provider of contract logistics, freight brokerage and transportation services in a move that could benefit UK wine importers through improved customer service and the availability of a broader logistic network.

Wine shipments face delays as California port dispute escalates

Wine shipments in and out of California face further delays as the labour dispute between port workers and their employers steps up a gear with vessel operations suspended over the upcoming long weekend.

US wine shipments threatened as ports gridlock ahead of possible shutdown

US ports are currently facing gridlock traffic as the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association which represents shipping lines has failed to reach an agreement in contract negations with an impending shut down only days away.

Logistics: Challenges that are currently facing logistics providers

Logistics represents a major investment for most companies. But leaders in the field must be aware of issues within the wine industry as well as the wider world, and also offer customers flexibility.

How to choose the right logistics partner to suit your business

Simon Jack looks at the critical steps businesses should take when choosing the right logistics partner

How do you buy your wine?

When it comes to developing a wine range, there are an increasing number of different ways to source wine.

Closures: Wine and prejudice

Which closure should seal a wine bottle is still a hotly debated issue as the latest innovations come to light, as Catherine Quinn reports

Bulk wine will boost branded wine

As value rises on the producer side of the supply chain due to reducing global wine stocks and increasing shortages in many key producing countries...

UK to become expert resource centre for global wine supply

The UK is turning itself into a global centre of excellence for wine distribution and understanding as it loses its place as the world's most critical wine market.

Matthew Dickinson: why some wine business survive and others become extinct