Alcohol wholesalers and other UK importers have begun stockpiling alcoholic beverages in anticipation of potential supply-chain disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit. There is more demand for alcohol around Christmas, so over 20% of companies have started the stockpiling process earlier than usual, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (Cips). The government has said it will not be able to guarantee that all products imported from EU countries are safe before they leave the country.
Alcohol wholesalers and other UK importers have begun stockpiling alcoholic beverages in anticipation of potential supply-chain disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit. There is more demand for alcohol around Christmas, so over 20% of companies have started the stockpiling process earlier than usual, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (Cips). Typically, the stockpiling would begin in November, but anxieties around potential traffic at ports and unstable sterling-euro exchange rates have pushed champagne and wine importers to take action earlier.