USA: AB InBev to invest $30 million in Virginia brewery
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the Belgium-headquartered global brewing giant, has announced a $30 million (£23.6 million) investment in its brewery located in Williamsburg (VA). The capital injection is specifically aimed at increasing the production capacity of Michelob Ultra, a premium light lager that has become a key driver of growth for the company’s North American […]
UK: North South Wines acquires When in Rome to anchor alternative format strategy
North South Wines, the UK-based wine distributor and importer, has announced the acquisition of When in Rome, a British brand specialising in premium craft wine in alternative packaging. Founded in 2015, When in Rome focuses on formats such as bag-in-box, cans, and paper bottles, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of wine distribution. The brand […]
USA: Brella Beverage acquires Chicago Distilling Company portfolio
Brella Beverage, a USA-based manufacturer of functional and spirits-based beverages, has announced the acquisition of the spirits brand portfolio of Chicago Distilling Company, an Illinois-based craft distillery. The transaction includes the acquisition of the Ceres Vodka and Finn’s Gin brands. According to Brella Beverage, the deal is intended to strengthen its footprint in the craft […]
USA: Trinchero Family Estates acquires Mumm Napa from Pernod Ricard
Trinchero Family Estates, the US-based wine and spirits producer, has agreed to acquire Mumm Napa, a leading premium sparkling wine brand, from the French beverage giant Pernod Ricard. Based in the Napa Valley, Mumm Napa is known for its portfolio of Methode Traditionnelle sparkling wines. The acquisition includes the brand itself, its inventory, and its […]
Italy: Campari divests Averna and Zedda Piras brands
Campari Group, the Italian spirits manufacturer, has agreed to sell its Averna and Zedda Piras liqueur brands to compatriot firm Illva Saronno for €100 million ($117 million). The transaction involves the sale of Amaro Averna, a historic Sicilian herbal liqueur founded in 1868, and the Sardinian myrtle liqueur Zedda Piras. According to Campari, the deal […]
Japan: Asahi to acquire controlling stake in East African Breweries from Diageo
Asahi, the Japanese beverage giant, has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in East African Breweries (EABL) from the UK-based spirits firm Diageo in a deal valued at $2.3 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Asahi will acquire Diageo Kenya Ltd, which holds a 65% shareholding in EABL, alongside a 53.68% direct stake in […]
Norway: Olvi Group expands Nordic footprint with majority stake in Brewery International
Olvi Group, the Finnish multi-beverage manufacturer, has agreed to acquire a 51% majority stake in Brewery International, a leading importer of premium drinks in Norway and Sweden. The transaction, which includes an option to acquire the remaining shares at a later date, is expected to close in January 2026. Brewery International operates as a specialist […]
USA: AB InBev acquires majority stake in BeatBox for $490 million
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the global brewing giant, has agreed to acquire an 85% majority stake in BeatBox Beverages, the Texas-based ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic ‘party punch’ maker, for approximately $490 million. The agreement, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 subject to regulatory approval, grants AB InBev an option to purchase the remaining […]
India: Varun Beverages announces Carlsberg Africa JV
Varun Beverages, PepsiCo’s bottling partner in India, has announced it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Carlsberg for the distribution of alcoholic beverages in Africa, and to this end will establish a wholly owned subsidiary in Kenya. In a statement, Varun Beverages said: “We are incorporating a wholly-owned subsidiary in Kenya under Varun […]
Italy: Caffo Group to buy Valle Talloria site from Italian Wine Brands
Italian Wine Brands has announced that its subsidiaries, IWB Italia and Giordano Vini, have signed a binding offer with the Caffo Group to sell the Valle Talloria (Diano d’Alba) business unit. As part of the agreement, the Caffo Group will transfer production operations and the historical archives of the Cinzano brand to this business unit. […]