Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the production of Buckfast has been temporarily halted.
In a statement, the company said that during this closure, its distribution network will be used to deliver vital commodities across the UK.
"Given the unprecedented Covid-19 situation, we wanted to take time to update you on our position," the company said.
"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 its part in delivering vital essential commodities across the United Kingdom at this time.
"Our production will commence as soon as we can."
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