Jolly Good Beer has secured investment from the owners of chilled logistics operators Fardel Shipping Limited and Hedges Chilled Distribution Limited which will see their services brought together to expand JGB’s existing chilled wholesale distribution platform.

Since our beginnings in Spring of 2014, Jolly Good Beer has served the UK Craft Beer sector with the delivery of great beer in great condition. Dedicating themselves to creating and maintaining a chilled wholesale distribution platform that is responsive to the needs of our suppliers and customers alike.

In a statement, they said the hospitality sector and its supply-chain have been weathering a perfect storm through the pandemic and now the challenges of the current economic conditions.

They explained: “We are proud to have made it through these tough times and are pleased to announce that Jolly Good Beer has secured investment from Ciaron Reynolds and Paul Jackson, owners of chilled logistics operators Fardel Shipping Limited and Hedges Chilled Distribution Limited.

“Jolly Good Beer will continue to provide its wholesale services for beer and associated products, which will now be bolstered by Hedges Chilled Distribution network, Chilled Bonded Warehousing, E-Commerce Solutions and Chilled Consolidation Shipping links between the UK and EU operated by Fardel Shipping Limited.”

Yvan Seth of Jolly Good Beer added: ”We’ve enjoyed working with Fardel and Hedges in the past and know they provide excellent chilled logistics services. This is a highly complimentary joining of forces, combining their resources and service model with our direct to trade wholesale network.

“Beyond significantly stabilising JGB after three years of difficult times this partnership gives us access to a wealth of capabilities that will allow us to expand coverage, range, and services to better serve brewers and trade customers.”

“We are delighted to bring Jolly Good Beer into our group of companies. Jolly Good Beer provides an excellent quality of service for its customers, many of whom we also work with on a daily basis. Yvan and his team share our recognition that good logistics are important to good product condition.

“There are many synergies between our companies that we will combine to establish a wider distribution network that our customers can rely upon for many years to come.” added Ciaron Reynolds – managing director Fardel Shipping Ltd / Hedges Chilled Distribution Ltd.