Mexico: Cazcabel to open new distillery
Tequila producer Cazcabel Tequila has announced plans to open a new $37 million distillery in Mexico in 2023. Located in the Jalisco mountains in the Los Altos region, the facility will be run by the Vazquez family, known for producing agave and tequila. The property is claimed to be close to agave fields and near natural springs […]
USA: Diageo opens new distillery for Aviation American Gin
Diageo’s Aviation American Gin subsidiary has announced the opening of a new Aviation American Gin Distillery and Visitor Center in Portland, USA. According to a company press release, the 3,000 sq m facility features a tasting room, draft cocktail bar, and a gift shop. Ryan Reynolds, Aviation American Gin co-owner said: “About three years ago, we […]
Ireland: Irish Distillers to build new whiskey distillery
Irish Distillers, a subsidiary of the French drinks conglomerate Pernod Ricard, has announced plans to build a €250 million ($247.7 million) whiskey distillery in Midleton, Ireland, according to a FoodBev report The new distillery will be located in a 55-acre area that is connected to the company’s existing Midleton Distillery, and will produce whiskeys for […]
Australia: Endeavour Group acquires Shingleback Wine
Australian alcoholic drinks retailer and hospitality business Endeavour Group has announced the acquisition of Shingleback Wine from McLaren Vale, South Australia. According to sources, the agreement includes the Shingleback Wine brand portfolio, a long-term lease of the McLaren Vale cellar door and an ongoing grape supply agreement. Shingleback was founded in 1997 by Kym and […]
Australia: Good Drinks Australia acquires Stomping Ground
Good Drinks Australia, an independent Australian brewer, has announced the acquisition of Victorian-based brewery Stomping Ground for A$11.5 million ($7.7 million). According to sources, the transaction will be closed for A$7 million ($4.7 million) in cash, 4.5 million Good Drinks Australia ordinary shares, and a trailing 5-year performance component. With this agreement, Stomping Ground is […]
Canada: Royal Unibrew to acquire Amsterdam Brewery
Denmark-based brewing and beverage firm Royal Unibrew has announced that it came into an agreement to acquire the entirety of the Toronto-based company Amsterdam Brewery Co. Ltd., a Canadian craft brewing company with a normalised revenue of around CAD$34 million ($26.4 million). According to sources, the acquisition of the company will bring Royal Unibrew more […]
Ireland: Diageo plans to invest in carbon-neutral brewery
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced plans to invest €200 million ($202 million) in Ireland’s first purpose-built carbon neutral brewery in Kildare. According to the company, the new facility will produce lagers and ales, and with a capacity of 2 million hectolitres, it will become the second largest brewing plant in Ireland. The brewery will […]
USA: Splash Beverage Group to acquire 80% stake in Pulpoloco Sangria
Splash Beverage Group, owner of leading beverage brands, announced the acquisition of 80% of Pulpoloco Sangria, giving the group control over the manufacturing and distribution in the US and international markets. Pupoloco Sangria is crafted in Spain, and Its distribution rights were acquired in 2020 by Splash, turning the giant into the exclusive importer of […]
Chile: Grands Chais de France announces two acquisitions
Les Grands Chais de France (GFC) has closed two deals in Chile, marking the French wine group’s entry into South America. According to sources, the company recently announced the acquisition of Vina Las Ninas, which was purchased in 2021, a 40 hectares vineyard based in the Alpata region. That deal was closely followed by another. […]
Australia: Hairydog Group buys wholesaler S&P Liquor
E-commerce platform Hairydog Group has purchased the wholesaler S&P Liquor Group, which includes the retailer Liquor Emporium, for an undisclosed sum. According to sources, the staff at S&P Group will not undergo any changes due to the acquisition and the two bodies will also remain operating as standalone entities. Paul Ververis, the general manager of […]