Denmark: Carlsberg and Sapporo to form strategic partnership in Southeast Asia
Carlsberg, the Danish brewing giant, has entered into an agreement with Sapporo, the Japanese beverage company, to form a major strategic joint venture across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, alongside a partnership in the UK. The joint venture will encompass Carlsberg’s existing operations in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, holding perpetual exclusive […]
USA: Sazerac acquires Garrard County Distilling property
Tom Collins Distilling, an affiliate of Buffalo Trace owner Sazerac, has purchased the former Garrard County Distilling property in Lancaster, Kentucky. The spirits producer secured the 210-acre site with a successful bid of $20 million during a court-ordered auction. The property had previously been appraised at more than $27.9 million. Garrard County Distilling, which originally […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Jeff Lenard, NACS Show 2026
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, Vice President of NACS Media & Strategic Communications, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. What are your primary goals and expectations for the NACS Show 2026 in Las Vegas? Our goal every year is largely the same: we want to show attendees the future. This means […]
UK: AB InBev launches fruit-flavour beers
AB InBev, the global brewing giant, is debuting flavoured extensions of its Stella Artois and Bud Light beer brands for the UK market. The limited-edition Stella Artois Strawberries & Cream variant has been released as part of the brand’s role as the official beer partner of the Wimbledon 2026 tennis championships. Tapping into the growing […]
Canada: Fairfax to acquire Andrew Peller
Andrew Peller, a Canadian producer and marketer of wines, has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to be acquired by a wholly-owned subsidiary of private equity fund Fairfax. Under the terms of the agreement, the newly-formed subsidiary of Fairfax, a holding company engaged in property and casualty insurance, reinsurance and associated investment management, will acquire […]
Spain: Pernod Ricard expands production facility
Pernod Ricard, the global spirits producer, has inaugurated a new production line at its manufacturing and logistics facility in Las Labores, in the Spanish city of Ciudad Real. The company invested €14.5 million ($15.5 million) into the expansion, known as Line 8. According to the firm, the investment will increase the plant’s overall production volume […]
USA: Anheuser-Busch invests more than $20 million in Missouri facilities
Anheuser-Busch, the USA beer manufacturer, has announced an investment of more than $20 million into its St. Louis and Arnold operations in Missouri to drive local economic growth and fuel production. According to a company press release, the funding will be utilised to upgrade brewery and packaging equipment to fuel the production of its fast-growing […]
Australia: Asahi Beverages to open distribution centre
Asahi, the beverage manufacturer, is to receive a new 48,500 sq m distribution facility developed by Goodman, the property group, at Redbank Motorway Estate in Queensland, Australia. The facility will support the company’s supply chain transformation by utilising advanced technology, including a high-speed shuttle system and robotics. According to the company, this will allow customers […]
India: Cupid Breweries & Distilleries to acquire United Spirits production site
Cupid Breweries & Distilleries, the Indian business, has agreed to acquire an operational alcoholic beverage manufacturing unit in Gopalpur, Odisha, from United Spirits, the Indian arm of Diageo. The transaction is valued at 225 million INR ($2.4 million). Under the terms of the agreement, Cupid Breweries & Distilleries has already paid an advance of 10 […]
France: Henkell Freixenet in talks to buy majority of Maison Pommery
Henkell Freixenet, the German sparkling wine producer, has entered into negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Maison Pommery, the French champagne producer. The discussions, which are scheduled to last for two months, concern a proposed strategic combination between the two family-owned groups. The prospective deal remains subject to due diligence, final contracts, consultations and […]