Sourcing & Procurement
Whether you are looking to source wines or spirits, ingredients or packaging, our Sourcing and Procurement Teams are here to help. We have longstanding partnerships with respected producers across the whole supply chain all of which are here to ensure our customers products look and taste as good as possible.
Wine
Our Buying Department is one of the most experienced in the UK, sourcing and managing a broad portfolio of wines, covering bulk, bottled at source and producer brand, plus the support of a Technical Winemaker. The team are responsible for sourcing multiple award-winning wines in international competitions including IWC, IWSC and Decanter.
We have an extensive network of suppliers covering all price points from entry level to super premium. Our current portfolio includes over 100 suppliers covering the globe from classic old world countries, major new world producers and emerging countries including Moldova, Greece, Ukraine and Georgia.
Spirits
We have a well-established supply base for Spirits covering all price points from entry-level to super premium, sourcing from distilleries around the globe including the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe and Japan.
We cover a wide range of spirits including Rum, Vodka, Gin, Cognac, Brandy, Whisky, Tequila and Bourbon.
We can also source Fairtrade, organic and sustainable spirits as required. Our Buying team are experts in the technical and legal requirements for packing and distributing a variety of spirits, including the CRT for Tequila and the Scotch Whisky Association.
Ingredients
We apply the same strict diligence, commercial acumen and selection when sourcing our ingredients.
We have developed partnerships with market leading flavour houses who are accredited and can demonstrate full traceability.
Working closely with these suppliers, we have access to the latest trend, flavours and innovations, keeping our customer ahead of the competition whilst providing expert advice in ingredient usage and labelling legislation.
We do not work with unsustainable palm oil and prioritise origins of supply to within UK and Europe.
Packaging
We have long standing relationships with all major UK and European glass manufacturers, and we can access stock bottle options in a variety of sizes and closure types.
We also work with our customers and glass manufacturers to design bespoke bottle options or coated, decorated or sleeved bottles.
We have equally strong relationships with other materials suppliers and have regular innovation briefings to ensure we are able to offer a broad range of options for all elements of packaging including labels, closures and cartons.