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Compliant, flexible fulfilment for beverage brands 

When it comes to the alcohol and beverage industry, compliance isn't optional – it's everything. Our fulfilment solutions combine regulatory expertise with award-winning tech, ensuring you maintain your reputation while navigating the world of drinks logistics with confidence.

  • Fully licensed and compliant
  • Specialist handling experience
  • SOIL-certified storage facilities
  • Secure global operations

Delivering seamless fulfilment for alcohol and drink brands

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Compliance is our job, running an online business is yours

 

Beverage fulfilment can be a web of licensing laws, regulations, and transport requirements that can make or break a business. That's why our team ensures your fulfilment solution meets the highest regulatory standards, from UK licensing requirements to international shipping protocols.

 

Our integrated age verification solutions work across B2C and trade channels, while audit trails and documentation systems keep you inspection-ready at all times. With SOIL-certified storage and full adherence to dangerous goods regulations sorted, all that's left for you to do is focus on growing your brand.

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Full adherence to UK, EU and international licensing laws

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Compliance with dangerous goods regulations, such as ADR and IATA

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Risk assessments and safety documentation built into the processes

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Use of approved UN packaging and labelling to meet transport requirements

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Expert fulfilment for fragile and premium products

 

Glass bottles and premium drinks packaging deserve specialist care – so that's exactly what we deliver. Our team is trained in the unique challenges of handling fragile, heavy, and temperature-sensitive beverages, protecting your products' integrity every step of the way.

 

So, whether you're shipping delicate champagne bottles or craft beer, our sustainable packaging solutions will get you there. Plus, temperature-controlled shipping options preserve the taste and experience you worked so hard to create, all the way up to the doorstep.

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Specialist packaging tailored for glass bottles and heavy cases

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Reinforced cushioning and palletisation to prevent damage

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Sustainable and branded packaging options for B2B and B2C markets

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End-to-end traceability that keeps you updated every step

 

Knowing where your products are and when they expire isn't just good practice – it's essential. Thankfully, our FIFO (First In, First Out) stock rotation and batch control systems ensure product freshness while maintaining traceability for recall readiness.

 

Real-time reporting gives you total visibility over your product line, while detailed audit trails keep regulators and quality assurance teams happy. So whether you're managing limited edition releases, vintage collections or seasonal products, we'll help you ensure every bottle is accounted for and every batch is properly managed.

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Rigorous batch tracking and expiry management for recall readiness

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FIFO stock rotation to ensure product freshness and compliance

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Real-time reporting and audit trails for regulatory inspections

Specialist B2B and wholesale order management solutions


There's no getting around it – alcohol trade requires deep industry knowledge. That's why our beverage fulfilment solutions are built on the challenges of alcohol distribution, from coordinating with licensed carriers to handling trade-specific documentation.

 

Whether you're serving independent retailers or major chains, our systems adapt to your needs. Custom pallet configurations, promotional kitting and flexible fulfilment options keep you in control, ensuring your trade partners receive a service that reflects your brand's quality.

"Expanding globally requires a partner that removes barriers to growth. fulfilmentcrowd’s tech-driven solutions, expertise in regulated products, and seamless multichannel integration were instrumental to our success"

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Lorent Salihu, Gisada

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Global expansion, without the compliance headaches 


When your brand's reputation extends beyond UK borders, it's essential that your fulfilment partner never gets in the way of your growth. Our international shipping solutions handle the complexities of cross-border alcohol distribution, from customs documentation to compliance across multiple regions.

 

With DDP shipping capabilities and multilingual documentation, we'll ensure your products meet regulations in every market you serve. Plus, our international returns management solution keeps operations running smoothly when challenges arise, allowing you to scale into new territories with confidence.

 

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DDP shipping with full customs, excise and licensing compliance

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Expertise in handling complex export documentation for alcohol products

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Multilingual labelling and documentation for global markets

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International returns management tailored to beverage distributors

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The fulfilment partner of choice for the world's leading brands

Rising the bar for premium drinks fulfilment

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Batch and shelf-life control
Manage your short shelf-life products without worry. Our fulfilment logic supports batch tracking, FIFO/FEFO stock rotation and full product traceability.
 
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Dangerous goods certified

Enjoy peace of mind thanks to full ADR and IATA compliance, supported by specialist teams trained in handling flammable liquids safely.

 
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Smart, low-impact operations

Make your fulfilment leaner, cleaner and greener. By utilising existing warehouse space to optimise carrier routes, we help future-focused brands lessen their impact.

 
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Tech that takes you further
Gain total visibility across stock, orders, returns, and shipments with our tech — designed entirely in-house by our 40+ developers.
 
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Global network, local delivery
Offer fast shipping across the UK, EU, US and beyond with our distributed warehouse network. Sell beyond borders and scale without compromise.
 
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Unlimited growth potential
Enjoy the room to scale across a global network of premium fulfilment centres with our flexible operating model. We'll never hit capacity, and neither will you.
 
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“fulfilmentcrowd has helped us achieve faster order processing and shipping times and increased customer satisfaction.”

Abigail Benton, Founder of The Big Silk

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54 countries shipped to (2023)
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99.9% SLA with fulfilmentcrowd
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99% same day despatch rate
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“eCommerce operations are fully optimised for the product mix and the centre is proximal to our national distribution centre.”

Neil Hodgkiss, Head of Digital at Jollyes

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55% YoY increase in EBITDA
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34% increase in annual sales
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75 minute shipping time after checkout
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“fulfilmentcrowd have the model, technology and network to efficiently service both B2B and DTC across the UK and EU.”

Job Burns, Head of Supply Chain at Curlsmith

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130% EU business growth YoY
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97.4% OTIF rate for all orders in 2023
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New sites planned in Poland, Italy & Spain
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“fulfilmentcrowd helped us establish a warehouse in Germany as well as the UK allowing us to service our EU customers more effectively.”

Michael Boyle, Head of eCommerce & Digital Marketing at Ed Hardy

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3x increase in revenue
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99.5% same day shipping on new drops
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EU expansion and low-cost shipping
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“We chose fulfilmentcrowd for their scalable, tech driven solutions, seamless integration, and cost effective pricing, enabling efficient global fulfillment.”

Lorent Salihu, Gisada

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DTC and B2B fulfilment solution for major retailers
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100% SLA in 2024
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Seamless EU & UK expansion

Got a question about alcohol and beverage fulfilment?

We've answered them below

Can you support my brand in shipping stock to B2B and wholesale partners?

Absolutely! We have extensive experience in shipping inventory to B2B and wholesale partners, and we already support many clients with similar needs. Our open API enables seamless integration with EDI and ERP systems, which our engineers incorporate during onboarding to streamline setup.

We expertly manage inbound stock flow to major B2B partners, retailers, and third-party marketplaces like Holland & Barrett, Zalando, ASOS, and even a variety of professional football clubs.

Can I ship to my customers outside of the UK?

Yes, we offer cross-border shipping from any of our order fulfilment centres, providing a scalable solution for brands currently selling low-volume overseas orders or when slightly higher delivery costs fit within your margin.

For brands planning to expand into new regions or scale shipping outside their home market, we recommend locating part of your inventory closer to overseas customers. With 16 fulfilment locations across the EU, UK, USA and AU, we can streamline your international expansion, enabling your brand to enter new markets quickly - often within a few weeks.

Will I need separate accounts on the platform for each country where my stock is located?

No, fulfilmentcrowd’s platform provides a single, unified view for managing your operations worldwide. With the same software operating across our entire fulfilment network, you’ll have seamless visibility of your inventory across multiple regions and sales channels in one centralised view.

Our technology package includes unlimited users, enabling flexible access so you can interact with the platform as much or as little as you’d like. We handle the operational complexities, notifying you only when action is needed or if there’s an issue, so you can stay focused on growth.

Do you use the FIFO method?
The FIFO method (First-In-First-Out) is a fundamental part of our inventory management process. FIFO is an essential inventory management technique where the oldest items in your inventory are given priority and sold or used first. This means that the goods or products that arrived earliest in our warehouses are the first to be shipped out to customers or utilised in production.
Why is FIFO important?

The FIFO method provides significant inventory management benefits. 

Minimising product expiry: For businesses dealing with perishable or time-sensitive products, FIFO ensures that older items are dispatched first, significantly reducing the risk of products expiring on the shelves. 

Preventing obsolescence: In industries where products undergo frequent updates or newer versions are released, FIFO helps avoid inventory becoming obsolete, mitigating the risk of unsellable stock. 

Optimising storage and holding Costs: By adhering to FIFO, we optimise storage space by moving older inventory first, resulting in reduced holding costs and maximising space utilisation efficiency. 

Enhancing customer satisfaction: Following the FIFO principle, we ship fresher products to customers, leading to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty. 

Do you offer batch control?

Yes, we do offer batch control. This approach is particularly useful when dealing with large quantities of orders or inventory items. Here's a breakdown of what batch control entails and its benefits: 

Grouping orders: Batch control allows orders to be grouped together based on various criteria, such as geographic location, product type, or shipping method. This grouping enables efficient processing and reduces the complexity of handling individual orders separately. 

Streamlined processing: By processing orders in batches, we can optimise workflows. Instead of picking, packing, and shipping each order independently, our team can handle multiple orders at once, leading to faster processing times and increased overall efficiency. 

Reduced errors: Working with batches reduces the chances of errors during order fulfilment. Once a batch is set up, our team can double-check the accuracy of each order within the batch before processing. This reduces the risk of mixing up products or shipping the wrong items to customers. 

Inventory management: Batch control is crucial for inventory management. It helps track the movement of items in and out of the warehouse, enabling better inventory control and preventing stockouts or overstock situations. 

Do you offer cold storage?
Our facility for chilled fulfilment is backed by a cold storage warehousing investment, powered by a Danfoss cooling system to keep products at 2-4 degrees Celsius all year round. This creates perfect storage conditions for supplements that contain live cultures. The specialist refrigerated storage unit is monitored 24/7 via CCTV and digital thermometers which makes sure the temperature never rises and our catalogue of fulfilment houses operates using First In, First Out (FIFO) method, eliminating waste costs from your bottom line.

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