UK alcohol supplier enters administration after 27 years
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 11:20 · Archive
Amber Beverage Group UK, which supplied major supermarkets, has entered administration after losses exceeding £21.1 million.
Amber Beverage Group UK, a London-based alcohol distributor, has entered administration after nearly 27 years of trading. The company, originally established as Cellar Trends Limited in 1999 and rebranded as ABG UK in 2018 following acquisition by Luxembourg-based Amber Beverage Group, supplied over 60 international wine, beer and spirit brands to major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Co-op.
The company ceased trading on 19 October after reporting losses exceeding £21.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2024. Administrators from accounting firm BDO LLP were appointed following unsuccessful attempts to sell the business as a going concern. BDO stated: 'Prior to the appointment of administrators, efforts were made to sell the business as a going concern, but this proved not to be possible.'
ABG UK's portfolio included brands such as Moskovskaya Vodka, Rooster Rojo Tequila, KAH Tequila, The Irishman Whiskey, Writers' Tears Whiskey, Riga Black Balsam, Cross Keys Gin and Cosmopolitan Diva. The majority of the firm's staff have been made redundant with immediate effect, whilst a small number have been retained on a temporary basis to assist with the administration process.
How it is being reported
- UK drinks giant supplying Tesco and Asda collapses into administration after 27 yearsThe firm supplied major supermarkets including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's with popular wine, beer and spirit brandsThe Mirror · 22 Oct, 10:59
- UK drinks giant supplying Tesco and Asda crashes into administration after 27 yearsThe alcohol supplier distributed over 60 international wine, beer and spirit brands to a number of popular UK supermarkets.Daily Express · 22 Oct, 10:15
- UK alcohol supplier plunges into administration after 27 years - over 25 jobs lostThe company distributed wine and spirit brands to stores including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Waitrose,and Co-op.Daily Express · 21 Oct, 18:52
In this story: Amber Beverage Group UK · Tesco · Asda · Sainsbury's · Waitrose · Co-op · BDO · London
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