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The UK craft brewing sector has witnessed its share of distress over the past 12 months.   As consolidation drives M&A activity in this saturated sector, Thomas Swiers takes a dive into the scale challenge facing UK breweries, the longer-term impact of COVID-19 and sustained inflation on the market and the diversification strategies being employed by some firms to compete.   To read the article in full click here: https://lnkd.in/etg8itF4   At Interpath we have a team of experts with deep operational experience working with the food & drink sector in sales, procurement, supply chain, as well as working capital and profitability improvement. We’re ideally placed to support through these challenging times and find the innovative solutions that will also make the most of growth opportunities that lie ahead.     Thomas Swiers Rebecca Wood Laura Slater Simon Smith Holly Woolven #brewing #beer #breweries #mergersandacquisitions #restructuring #foodanddrink #navigatewhatsnext

My colleague Thomas Swiers has pulled some thoughts together on the challenges facing the craft brewing sector in light of continued input cost pressure, a highly competitive market and a difficult economic environment. Click below to read more. #interpath #navigatewhatsnext

Cash management can be incredibly difficult for wineries. There are certain roadblocks that wineries face that other businesses might see as easy to navigate or even not experience at all. Luckily, Protea Financial compiled a list of difficulties that wineries might face in cash flows and management, and you can read them here. https://lnkd.in/e6rUU-vU

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I believe that the LCBO system favors large foreign companies, leaving smaller local businesses at a disadvantage. Many wineries in Niagara seem hesitant to voice their concerns against the LCBO, fearing potential repercussions. This fear could jeopardize even the small listings they currently possess. During the pandemic, it became evident that three major players dominate our country's food supply. Now, our government is seeking foreign competitors to balance the market. Shouldn't the LCBO system be subject to the same scrutiny? #LCBO #LocalBusinesses #NiagaraWineries #CanadianMarket #GovernmentInitiative marinellitrue.com marinellitrue.ca

In the dynamic landscape of the British brewing industry, a myriad of factors continually shape the fortunes of its major players. As we delve into the current state of affairs, it becomes imperative to scrutinize how the largest brewers in Britain are navigating the challenges and opportunities that define their trajectories. From adapting to changing consumer preferences and market trends to addressing sustainability concerns, these industry giants are not only striving to maintain their positions but also actively shaping the future of brewing. The Grocer takes a look at how Britain's biggest brewers are faring and their plans for the future. https://bit.ly/3U6m7Yt

No Burns Supper would be complete without raising a glass 🥃to celebrate the birthday of the 'Greatest Scot'! Since our inception in 2019, we have worked on several distillery projects from single studies through to FEED projects. The distillery industry is worth £6billion in the UK and employs 29, 510 people (Ibis World). As you might expect, the companies holding the largest market share in spirit production, Diageo, Chivas Brothers, Edrington and William Grant & Sons have a strong foothold in Scotland. In fact, 9 out of 10 distilling jobs in the UK are based here. This comes as no surprise when you consider that in 2017, the value of scotch whisky exports reached a record £4.37 billion. To put this into perspective, the total expenditure by international visitors to Scotland in 2017 was £2.3 billion. Scotland's national drink accounts for 20% of all UK food and drink exports (ScotGov). Our experience with distilleries from 100 litre distillation batch craft stills, to 100 million litres per year continuous distillation means we have come across most design, operating and safety challenges. We can bring that experience to your project to help solve your challenges, and provide innovative solutions with our multidisciplinary design and engineering support. #burnsnight #distillery #whisky #engineeringdesign

It should come as no surprise that craft distillers are facing significant challenges in a rapidly evolving industry, with distribution consolidation and stagnant regulations creating roadblocks. In this article, my colleague and dear friend Mark Harmann (National Sales Director of the IDN), emphasizes that smaller markets often offer better opportunities for craft brands than larger, saturated markets. He highlights the critical importance of the distribution channel and finding the right distribution partner, as mid-sized distributors can provide a valuable path for regional expansion. Craft brands must innovate and strategically navigate these obstacles to survive and thrive in this competitive landscape. #CraftSpirits #Distribution #Innovation #IDNDist https://lnkd.in/eW7TUarn

https://lnkd.in/eSbJiYcr Red Lobster was done in by a private equity firm and by insider deals--by its owners--not by its quality of service. The private equity owners sold the restaurant buildings for cash, then leased them back and charged the individual restaurants above-market rents, thus looting the business. A seafood supplier that became a controlling owner pushed out all other suppliers and then stuck the chain with overpriced seafood...and then pushed the company to continue its all-you-can-eat shrimp specials, to Red Lobster's ruination. American capitalism, folks.

I just learned today that neighborhood bodegas often don't have 'suppliers' in the strictest sense. Bodega owners go to club stores (Costco, Sam's Club, BJ's) to buy stuff in bulk to be sold in their stores. "Bargaining power of suppliers" doesn't apply here. My current and former students/colleagues, how would you go about analyzing the industry attractiveness/profitability? #industryanalysis #5forcesanalysis #strategicmanagement