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Q&A with DEEP SEA LCL Team Leader, MAGGIE WOOD

In this exclusive interview, Maggie Wood, the team leader of Kukla’s Deep Sea operations team, shares her expertise on the complexities of deep-sea operations and sheds light on the meticulous process that ensures seamless deliveries for Kukla’s clients. Maggie provides insights into how her team ensures accuracy in shipping documentation and discusses the role of […]

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Kukla’s ‘White Glove’ with temperature-controlled service from Burgundy and Bordeaux

Knowing that early January is the season for the UK wine trades’ annual burgundy tastings, we felt a timely reminder of our ‘white glove’ transport service from the region was due. First launched in July, our service is temperature-controlled transport, smaller vans for maximum care and attention in transit, with minimum disruption. Great fresh burgundy, retaining

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October 2023 INFORMATION UPDATES

FEATURE Interview with Mr Harold Porter – The story of Beaujolais Nouveau navigating the ultimate logistical challenge Photo: From left to right, Mr Chris Porter and Mr Harold Porter today Not many may know, but the name Beaujolais Nouveau dates back to the 1950s. In November 1951, the Union Interprofessionnelle des Vins du Beaujolais (UIVB)

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Interview with Mr Harold Porter – The story of Beaujolais Nouveau navigating the ultimate logistical challenge

Not many may know, but the name Beaujolais Nouveau dates back to the 1950s. In November 1951, the Union Interprofessionnelle des Vins du Beaujolais (UIVB) formally set 15th November as the release date for what would henceforth become known as Beaujolais Nouveau. Flip forward 30 years to the Nouveau sales heyday of the 1980s, the

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The UK wine industry is set for new reforms to drive investment and growth in 2024

In a significant move to invigorate the UK’s wine sector, the government has recently announced a series of reforms designed to boost investment, growth and job creation. The reforms were unveiled by Mark Spencer, the Food and Drink Minister, and are expected to come into effect in 2024. They were developed after a comprehensive public

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September 2023 INFORMATION UPDATES

FEATURE Q&A with Emma Walsh – Team Leader, the Italian Operations Kukla UK This month, we invite you to explore more about the management of Italian wine transport. We recently had a fascinating conversation with Emma Walsh, the Team Leader who oversees the Italian Operations team at Kukla UK. She shared her day-to-day responsibilities of

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From left to right: Leah Robinson, Erin Harvey, Josh Graham and Italian Team Manager, Emma Walsh; Photo credit: Chris Porter

Q&A with Emma Walsh – Team Leader, Italian Operations Kukla UK

This month, we invite you to explore more about the management of Italian wine transport. We recently had a fascinating conversation with Emma Walsh, the Team Leader who oversees the Italian Operations team at Kukla UK. She shared her day-to-day responsibilities of leading one of Kukla’s busiest teams. Her team handles 3600 purchase orders annually,

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Ports of the World Quiz – Revealing the correct answers!

In our previous newsletter, we presented an exciting challenge that allowed you to test your knowledge while exploring the world through a series of photographs and clues. The challenge consisted of identifying ten significant ports that play a crucial role in global commerce and cultural exchange. Each correct answer earned you one point. By checking

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DEFRA announces significant updates to organic food and feed import regulations

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) are significantly changing the certification of organic food and feed imports into Great Britain. DEFRA has announced immediate changes to the Certificate of Inspection (COI) template for organic food and feed imports into the United Kingdom, as well as a delay to the requirement for COIs

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