Spanish wine giant Familia Torres has detailed that between 2008 and 2025 it reduced its CO2 emissions by 47%. This figure is measured across all scopes – from its vineyards to the end consumer.
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Logistics has been a difficult business in recent years. While there are many complex reasons for this, the broad-brush picture is clear – global tensions are on the rise, and with them, supply-side shocks. The most recent manifestation of this is, of course, the US and Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iran, which has resulted in the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – an incredibly important passage for maritime trade.
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Artelium Wine Estate has launched a “digital cellar door”, which will allow consumers to purchase wines directly from its website and have them delivered internationally.
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Hospitality venues are increasingly turning to wholesale partners investing in the venue’s success. Jaq Bayles looks at the opportunities for indies.
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As if the complexity of transporting wines and spirits wasn’t enough in itself, logistics companies face a rising mountain of challenges, from workforce shortages and increasing fuel costs to sustainability issues and supply chain disruptions. For two of the UK’s best-known drinks logistics companies, staffing issues loom large and, while Brexit is still seen as the villain of the piece, its supporting cast has grown considerably – not least the fact that last month employers’ National Insurance went up from 13.5% to 15%, while the national minimum wage rates increased at the same time.
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In what is still perhaps the most male dominated part of the wine and spirits industry, Jane Renwick, director of fine wine at London City Bond (LCB), is on a mission to imbue women with the confidence to pursue a career in warehousing and logistics as part of the celebrations for International Women’s Day (8 March).
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Jo Gilbert reflects on a new Prowein business report and online discussion looking at digitalisation in the wine sector.
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Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) has a completed a deal with fine wine distributor Jackson Nugent Vintners (JNV), Harpers can reveal.
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Chilean producer Viña Concha y Toro's profits increased by 15% in the third quarter boosted by a better product mix, increases in its domestic market and real estate income which partially offset the global logistics crisis that affected shipments.
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A major force in global wine shipping has been purchased by the Deutsche Post (DPDHL) Group for approximately €1.5 billion.
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Hillebrand has acquired bulk liquid logistics company Braid as part of a strategy to strengthen its expertise in handling non-hazardous liquids in bulk, such as wine.
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Hillebrand has acquired US warehouse and transportation business Royal Logistics and Royal Service Transport (Royal) for an undisclosed sum.
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With sustainability high on the global agenda, it could be time to embrace a new approach to shipping premium wine. Andrew Catchpole reports back from a round table partnered by Lanchester Wines.
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Should companies run their own warehousing IT systems rather than use a provider and how easily
can systems be integrated with other parts of the business? Simon Jack breaks down the fundamentals.
Global beverage and bulk liquid forwarder JF Hillebrand is unifying its various business arms, including past acquisitions such as Trans Ocean Bulk Logistics and Satellite Logistics Group, under the one Hillebrand banner.
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Importing wine into the UK in bulk used to be all about saving money. Now it’s about saving the planet, too, as Simon Jack reports.
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Sustainability encompasses myriad aspects of business and production. These range from the big-ticket environmental and carbon-emission concerns – seeking to mitigate and adapt in the face of now-rapid climate change – to the socio-economic, whereby workers and employees are offered a fairer deal, including aspects of pay, work conditions, education and advancement.
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Linking up online and offline channels is now expected by not only consumers, but B2B clients too. Jo Gilbert looks at the companies bringing greater visibility to the supply chain while oiling the wheels of stock management and logistics
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Fulfilling those “last mile” orders is expensive – especially for small businesses, but there are innovations that could help businesses better reach their local customer base.
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JF Hillebrand has launched a new digital customer platform designed to provide a ‘seamless journey’.
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