A Manchester-based producer of alcoholic beverages that supplies major retailers including Tesco and B&M is at risk of closure after appointing administrators.
Zymurgorium, which began trading in 2016, describes its range as an eclectic mix of brews and other distinctive offerings.
The company states on its website that its goal is to deliver customers outstanding brewing experiences and a voyage through varied flavours, spanning fruit and vegetable beers, inventive distillation methods, traditional ciders, and honey wines, with a vast array of ingredients and almost endless brewing and distilling possibilities designed to keep taste buds engaged.
The firm stocks meads, craft beers, ciders, gin, liqueurs, and additional spirits alongside non-alcoholic options.
Various products have been available at Tesco, while B&M has previously stocked Zymurgorium goods.
Following a decade in business, Zymurgorium ceased operations towards the end of last year.
Nicola Clark and Steven Illes from MHA, who have been working with interested parties since February, were appointed as joint administrators on March 26, according to The Gazette.
This came after the earlier shutdown this year of Zymurgorium’s cocktail establishment, Project Halcyon.
However, the bar is set to reopen shortly after a new buyer was found.
MHA’s Nicola Clark commented that they were pleased to have sold the assets of the popular Project Halcyon venue in the St John area of the city to a third party, meaning it will soon be trading again. She added that they are also pursuing the sale of Zymurgorium’s trademarks and recipes, which gave the brand its distinctive identity.
The start of 2026 has proved difficult for UK high street businesses, with many entering administration or shutting down completely.
Large high street chains have been forced to close stores, including River Island, Primark, Poundland, Revolution, and BrewDog.
Several other retailers have gone into administration, such as Russell and Bromley, Moores, Claire’s, and The Original Factory Shop, as well as Quiz.
Major fashion retailer LK Bennett entered administration in January and has now closed all its remaining outlets.
Four UK travel businesses have also ceased trading in 2026: Regen Central Ltd, Gold Crest Holidays, Asiara UK Ltd, and Simply Florida Travel Ltd.
EcoJet Airlines, marketed as the world’s first electric airline, entered liquidation after just three years, resulting in all planned flights being cancelled.
UK delivery firm Yodel is due to be wound down over the coming months following its acquisition by InPost.
It has also emerged that Morrisons is seeking to sell some of its in-store pharmacies as part of its cost-cutting measures.
Despite these challenges, there have been some positive developments on the UK high street, with several major brands confirming new store openings for 2026, including Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.