Buckfast announces temporary halt to wine production to help nation during Coronavirus pandemic

The popular wine is world renowned and is stopping production due to the ‘unprecedented COVID-19 situation’.

It said they wanted to use their distribution network to help play its part in delivering vital essentials to the nation.

In a statement the firm said: “Given the unprecedented Covid-19 situation, we wanted to take time to update you on our position.

“With immediate effect our offices and production lines will temporarily close, this decision was not taken lightly, however we must act on the Governments advice.

“Our safety and wellbeing of our employees, and the wider community is of the utmost importance. We must play our part in helping to protect our NHS by asking our employees to stay at home.

“With the temporary closure, our distribution network will be freed up to play it’s part in delivering vital essential commodities across the United Kingdom at this time.

“Our production will commence as soon as we can. Thank you for your understanding.”