Canada: Prime Drink Group to acquire Triani
Prime Drink Group, a Quebec-based drinks company, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Triani, a manufacturer and distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, for C$38 million ($30.1 million). Founded in 2015, Triani is known for the Cantini, Ettaro and Enjoy wine brands. It also produces and markets Octane, Mojo, Baron, and […]
Germany: Oettinger in deal for JoyBrau functional beer brand
Oettinger, the German brewer, has announced it is acquiring JoyBrau, a brand of non-alcoholic beer known for its functional benefits. Launched in 2016, JoyBrau is most famous for its high-protein drinks, but also markets a beer with added vitamins and another with caffeine and guarana for energy benefits. “JoyBräu is maximizing well-beering around the globe by […]
Australia: Meditrina Beverages acquires Warburn Estate
Meditrina Beverages, a drinks company newly created by the Taliano family, is acquiring the assets of Warburn Estate, a winery located in the Riverina region of the Australian state of New South Wales. The deal, which is set to be concluded by March, includes the land, plant, equipment, trademarks and intellectual property, as well as […]
China: Pernod Ricard to launch “China-first” prestige malt whisky
French spirits maker Pernod Ricard has announced it has finalized production of The Chuan Pure Malt Whisky, the initial release from its distillery in Mount Emei, which is claimed to be the first prestige malt whisky to be produced in China. Construction on the distillery began in September 2019 as part of a ten-year, $150 million investment. […]
Ian Wright CBE, Co-Chair
Food and Drink Export Council
Gama spoke to Ian Wright CBE, Co-Chair of the Food and Drink Export Council. What challenges are consumers facing and how should suppliers respond? “The cost of living is a major problem right the way around the world and it’s making a big difference to the ability of our customers, our consumers and most importantly […]
Czech Republic: Kofola to acquire majority stake in beer producer Pivovary CZ
Kofola, a Czech-based non-alcoholic beverages company, has announced the acquisition of Pivovary CZ Group, a producer of traditional beer brands such as Holba, Zubr and Litovel. Pivovary CZ Group is the fifth largest beer company in the Czech Republic with a workforce of almost 500. With the acquisition, Kofola said it planned to bolster its […]
Look Ahead: Yannick Verry, Fi Europe 2023
Gama spoke to Yannick Verry, Brand Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Fi Europe. What are your expectations for this year’s FI Europe? For Fi Europe 2023, expectations are high as we anticipate the convergence of over 25,000 F&B professionals and 1,400 exhibitors. The goal is to facilitate invaluable connections, showcasing new products, […]
Australia: Australian Beer acquires Ampersand Projects
Australian Beer (ABCo), a brewing firm that is part of the Casella Family Brands group, has announced the acquisition of Ampersand Projects, Australia’s leading independent spirit company, for an undisclosed sum. The deal strengthens ABCo’s position in spirits and flavoured alcoholic beverages (FABs), while also allowing Ampersand Projects full access to ABCo’s capabilities and resources. […]
USA: Treasury Wine Estates to acquire DAOU Vineyards for $900 million
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the Australian wine giant, has reached an agreement to acquire DAOU Vineyards, a US luxury wine brand, for $900 million. The acquisition includes the DAOU brand, DAOU Mountain Estate, four boutique luxury wineries and around 400 acres of vineyards. Commenting on the acquisition, Treasury Americas president Ben Dollard said: “We’re really […]
Ireland: Amber Beverage Group to invest €35 million in new whiskey distillery
Global spirits firm Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has announced plans to invest €35 million ($35.9 million) in a new distillery for its Walsh whiskey business in Dunleckney, Ireland. The new facility will become the home for the premium brand Writers’ Tears and The Irishman, and is expected to reach a production capacity of 4 million […]