Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Jamie Avenell, C&C Group

Next up in our end of year talking heads is Jamie Avenell, wine trading director, C&C Group, as he reflects on remaining competitive on a challenging environment.

C&C Group reports robust results amid market challenges

C&C Group has released its interim results for the six months ending 31 August 2024, highlighting mixed performance amid a challenging market landscape. Despite external pressures, the group has reported earnings that align with expectations and remains committed to its operational targets for the full financial year.

Bibendum bolsters on-trade team

Bibendum Wine’s drive for growth is to be further enhanced by new appointments to strengthen its premium sales team.

C&C unveil new London distribution depot

C&C Group, the UK’s largest drinks distributor, has unveiled its new London distribution depot, Orbital West, in Heathrow. The new flagship facility will increase capacity for its portfolio of branded beer, cider, wine, spirits, and soft drinks.

Registrations open for Harpers’ Sustainability Webinar

Titled, Portfolio of Diversity, registrations are open for Harpers’ Sustainability Webinar, in partnership with Bibendum.

C&C group adds Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Pacific Northwest producer Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has appointed C&C group to distribute its portfolio in the UK. 

C&C partners with The Big Issue in employment initiative

Leading drinks manufacturer and distributor C&C Group has welcomed six recruits as part of its employment pathway with Big Issue Recruit.

C&C strengthens wine buying team with new appointments

C&C Group, one of the UK’s largest drinks distributors, has announced several new appointments to its wine-buying team. 

C&C Group’s Bibendum and Matthew Clark join Harpers Sustainability Charter

One of the UK’s leading premium wine specialists, Bibendum, has signed onto the Harpers Sustainability Charter as a ‘Sustainability Champion’. 

Looking Ahead: Michael Saunders, C&C Group

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

Tech & Innovation: Going dark, building back

Digitalisation has been a long time coming within the wine industry. Often derided for its last-to-the-party pace of adoption, things finally seemed to be catching up at the beginning of the new decade, with acceleration a key part of the trade’s Covid journey.

C&C Group appoints Harriet Kininmonth as wine trading director

C&C Group has appointed Harriet Kininmonth to the newly created position of wine trading director.

C&C and Mark Anthony Brands join The Portman Group

The Portman Group, which celebrates its 25 anniversary this year, has welcomed two new members — C&C Group and Mark Anthony Brands International — marking the first new members to join this year.

Many consumers fail to actively engage with green brands

Sustainability in all its forms, from organic and Fairtrade to biodynamic, continues to play a growing part in food and drink manufacturing across the globe, not least in the wine industry. 

Tapping into organic growth

Organic can be a powerful cue for consumers, but only if the right buyers are targeted in the right way.

Restaurant outings rise increasingly driven by all age groups

UK consumer confidence to eat out continues to rise, with 10 million more people visiting bars and restaurants in August over June, with an additional 2.4 million also likely to venture out for the first time during the next fortnight.

Matthew Clark comes out fighting fit after major restructure

National wholesaler Matthew Clark says it is firmly back on track, with a far-reaching restructure of the business completed and having “delivered one of the best Christmas in terms of service and performance”, according to managing director David Phillips (pictured above).

Bibendum and Matthew Clark owner C&C Group reports drop in profit

C&C Group has reported a drop in full-year net revenue and profit with sales hit by severe weather in the second half.

Michael Saunders returns to Bibendum as chief executive

C&C Group has announced former head of Bibendum, Michael Saunders, has re-joined the business as chief executive.

Looking ahead after Conviviality's fall