USA: Domaine Select acquires rum brand Atlantico
Domaine Select, a US-based importer of wine and spirits, has announced the acquisition of Atlantico, a rum brand originating from the Dominican Republic. Founded in 2008, Atlantico is described as a super-premium rum brand that is available in the US and 12 international markets. As part of the deal, Domaine Select said it had taken over […]
UK: Heineken takes stake in Beavertown
Heineken, the global beer giant, has acquired a minority stake in UK-based Beavertown for £40 million ($55 million). The cash injection is said to be targeted at buiilding a new 125,000 sq ft plant that will allow Beavertown to increase its brewing capacity tenfold, up to a total of 450,000 hl. It is estimated the […]
Netherlands: Heineken invests in Belize Brewing
Dutch brewer Heineken is expanding its presence in Central America with the acquisition of a minority stake in Belize Brewing, the leading beer firm in Belize. Belize Brewing is a subsidiary of Bowen & Bowen, which has been an importer and distributor of Heineken brands including Heineken, Amstel and Red Stripe in Belize since 2016. The firm also produces […]
Mexico: Diageo acquires Pierde Almas mezcal
Diageo, the global spirits firm, is making a further play in the mezcal space with the acquisition of ultra-premium brand Pierde Almas. Pierde Almas is produced in Oaxaca, Mexico from naturally fermented agave and is know for its social, cultural and environment awareness, the Spirits Business reports. The mezcal will be the second in Diageo’s portfolio. Its […]
USA: Diageo launches Ketel One Botanical vodka
Diageo, the global spirits giant, has announced the latest addition to its Ketel One vodka line in the US – Ketel One Botanical. Promoted with the tagline “real botanicals – fresh taste”, Ketel One Botanical vodka is described as being “distilled with real botanicals and infused with natural fruit and botanical essences”. The new spirit, […]
Ireland: Heineken launches cider brand Appleman’s
Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has announced the launching of a new cider brand exclusively for the Irish market Developed by Heineken Ireland, Appleman’s is said to be haven specifically made to suit Irish consumer taste preferences and is described as “beautifully simple, perfectly balanced and effortlessly refreshing cider”. The company claims that the new cider […]
Russia: AB InBev Efes launches radler brand
AB InBev Efes, the company formed by the merger of AB InBev’s operations in Russia and Ukraine with those of Turkish brewer Anadolu Efes, is launching a new radler beer brand in Russia in a bid to appeal to millennial consumers, according to a report in Sostav.ru. The new brand, called What The Fruit?, is described […]
UK: AB InBev to acquire spirits company Atom Group
Global beer giant AB InBev, via its venture capital division ZX Ventures, has announced the acquisition of UK-based spirits producer company Atom Group for an undisclosed amount. The deal will see AB InBev acquire Atom Group’s three business units: the online alcohol retailer Master of Malt, spirits distributor Maverick Drinks as well as spirits maker […]
UK: Luxco acquires controlling stake in Niche Drinks
Luxco, a US spirits firm, has announced that it has acquired a controlling stake in Niche Drinks, a maker of whiskey and liqueur based in Northern Ireland. Founded in 1983 and with a manufacturing site in the city of Derry, Niche Drinks produces a range of cream liqueurs, whiskeys and ready to drink cocktails for […]
Spain: Mahou San Miguel to buy majority of Aguas del Valle de La Orotava
Mahou San Miguel, the leading Spanish brewer, has announced the acquisition of 51.78% of bottled mineral water company Aguas del Valle de La Orotava. Aguas del Valle de La Orotava is a Canary Islands based company which owns the Fonteide and Los Alpes mineral water brands, as well as two springs on Tenerife. Mahou San […]