BOSSES at Buckfast have updated customers amid fears stores could be left without the drink during lockdown.

We told at the end of March how the firm ceased production "with immediate effect" during the pandemic following government guidelines.

And last month, sales manager Stewart Wilson said most of their wholesalers are "out of stock", sparking worries that some shops could run dry.

But bosses have now revealed stocks have been released to wholesale, providing light relief for some stores.

READ MORE: Coronavirus: 'Nightmare' for Buckfast bosses as stocks run low as some stores 'run out'

Mr Wilson said: "As we continue to follow Government guidelines, our facilities remain closed.

"However we want to inform our customers that stock has now been released into the wholesale chain, and as a result local convenience stores should be able to secure limited stocks at this time."

 

Buckfast, which was originally made by monks at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, is popular among some within the West of Scotland. 

The firm also yesterday announced a major donation to food banks during the crisis.

READ MORE: Coronavirus: Buckfast closes production 'with immediate effect' during pandemic

Mr Wilson added: "During these difficult unprecedented times it has been well publicised that families and the elderly across all communities are struggling to visit the supermarket or shops.

"Some have little or no income to purchase essential groceries.

"We at Buckfast have decided to support communities by donating £30,000 to a number of food banks and food parcels services across the UK.

"It's important that we all continue to follow the Government guidelines by staying at home to protect the NHS."