What Alternative Dispute Resolution process do drinks companies typically use in distribution agreements, and how is it structured?

Rather than a single industry-standard ADR service, drinks distributors and suppliers typically negotiate the dispute resolution framework as part of the agreement itself. **Jurisdiction and governing law are agreed upfront** — commonly either the Netherlands or UK for European deals — and then the specific resolution service or representatives are only determined if an actual dispute arises. Members emphasise that the key is to clarify in advance which legal jurisdiction will apply; the actual ADR mechanism (mediation, arbitration, etc.) can be left flexible and agreed between parties only if needed, which avoids locking into a costly process that hopefully won't be required.