Poland: Piwowarska completes logistics investment
Piwowarska, the Polish brewing company owned by Asahi Europe & International, has completed the construction of an automated high-bay warehouse at its brewery in Poznan. The project, valued at 200 million PLN ($51 million), represents the largest logistics investment in the history of the business. Officially set to open in September, the facility occupies a […]
USA: Fulton Brewing acquires Bemidji Brewing
Fulton Brewing, the US craft brewer, has announced the acquisition of fellow Minnesota-based producer Bemidji Brewing for an undisclosed sum. Effective from 31st October, the deal builds on a production partnership that began roughly three years ago, allowing Bemidji Brewing to expand production beyond its city centre facility and grow distribution into Duluth and the […]
UK: Brookfield Drinks acquires Crabbie’s brand
Brookfield Drinks, the UK-based drinks supplier, has acquired the Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer brand from Halewood Artisanal Spirits, according to trade reports. Crabbie’s, which dates back to Edinburgh in 1801, is reported to be the world’s leading alcoholic ginger beer brand. Manufactured using a six-week ginger-steeping process, the product lineup includes the core alcoholic ginger […]
Canada: Corby Spirit and Wine sells Lamb’s rum brand for C$39.2 million
Corby Spirit and Wine, the Canadian spirits, wine, and ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer, has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Lamb’s rum brand and associated assets for C$39.2 million ($28.1 million). Under the terms of the deal, Maison des Futailles, a subsidiary of Canadian beverage platform Phildan, has acquired the North American rights to the […]
USA: Red Tree Beverages forays into spiked iced tea
Red Tree Beverages, a firewalled subsidiary of soft drinks giant Coca-Cola, is expanding its Minute Maid Spiked alcohol-ready-to-drink (ARTD) range with the launch of Vodka Lemonade Iced Tea. Designed to round out the brand’s vodka lemonade offerings, the new beverage blends vodka with “bright” lemonade and “refreshing” iced tea. The product is a non-carbonated drink […]
UK: Carlsberg Britvic expands partnership with Sapporo
Carlsberg Britvic, the UK soft drinks and beer producer, has announced that it will brew and distribute Japan’s Sapporo premium beer as the brand’s full licence partner in the UK from 1st August. Following an 18-month distribution period across the on-trade, the agreement will see Carlsberg Britvic oversee the on-trade and off-trade channels nationwide, as […]
Ireland: Cobblestone Brands acquires two spirit brands from Campari Group
Cobblestone Brands, the Dublin-based company, has agreed to acquire Bisquit & Dubouche Cognac and Cabo Wabo Tequila from Italian drinks producer Campari Group. Financial terms of both acquisitions were not disclosed, with the deal expected to be completed by 31st October 2026. Cabo Wabo is distributed in more than 20 US states. The brand was […]
France: Louis Roederer acquires Domaine Pierre Damoy
Champagne Louis Roederer, the French Champagne producer has expanded into the Burgundy wine region for the first time by acquiring Domaine Pierre Damoy. The deal completed on 24th July, brings nearly eight hectares of grand cru vineyards into the group’s Roederer Collection portfolio. The acquired assets include parcels in Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos de Beze and Chapelle-Chambertin, […]
USA: Poulter Family Wines completes acquisition of Constellation Brands assets
Poulter Family Wines, the family-owned New Zealand wine and beverage business, has completed its acquisition of a selection of wine brands and assets from Constellation Brands. According to the company, the transaction returns the Selaks brand alongside seven other brands to local ownership. The deal also incorporates a 10,000-tonne winery and vineyards in Hawke’s Bay. […]
USA: Horse Soldier Bourbon opens Kentucky distillery
Horse Soldier Bourbon, the US spirits brand backed by Californian wine and spirits company Gallo, has opened its new $200 million American Freedom Distillery in Somerset (KY). Named Horse Soldier Farms, the 240-acre site near Lake Cumberland officially opened on the 4th July. The development includes the 50,000 sq ft American Freedom Distillery, The Outpost retail store, […]