Articles Tagged with ''mergers and acquisitions''

Top 100 Beverage Companies of 2020

Suppliers developing equipment to alleviate consumer concerns with to-go beverages

June 15, 2021

Beverage Industry’s Top 100 Beverage Companies report, based on 2020 fiscal year sales, reflects the ebbs and flows that different factions of the alcohol and non-alcohol beverage market experienced in less than normal times.

E. & J. Gallo Winery acquires Agave Loco LLC

Purchase includes RumChata brand, Midwest Custom Bottling LLC

April 7, 2021

E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo), Modesto, Calif., announced that its spirits division has signed an agreement to acquire Agave Loco LLC, the owner of RumChata, a leading cream liqueur brand.

One Rock, Metropoulos & Co. complete acquisition of Nestlé Waters North America

Dean Metropoulos appointed chairman, interim CEO of company

April 1, 2021

One Rock Capital Partners LLC, in partnership with Metropoulos & Co., announced completion of the previously announced acquisition of Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) from Nestlé S.A.

Nestlé USA acquires Essentia Water

Acquisition part of company’s transformation of its global water business

March 9, 2021

Nestlé USA, Arlington, Va., announced that it has acquired Essentia Water, Bothell, Wash. Essentia pioneered ionized alkaline water more than 20 years ago and is a leading brand in that space in the United States. This transaction is part of Nestlé's continued transformation of its global water business, which was announced in June 2020. The company is sharpening its portfolio to focus on international premium and mineral water brands and healthy hydration products, such as functional water.

“America’s Oldest Brewery,” D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. innovates for the future

Yuengling beers to be available in Texas through joint venture with Molson Coors

Barbara Harfmann

March 4, 2021

Founded in 1828, D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. has transitioned from a small family operation to a nationally recognized brand that produces more than 2 million barrels of beer. The now sixth generation family owned and operated company is expanding distribution to Texas through a joint venture with Molson Coors Brewing Co.

New facilities on horizon for ingredient suppliers

Study highlights benefits of Blue California’s ErgoActive ergothioneine

February 15, 2021

Beverage ingredient suppliers are investing capital expenditures into expanding existing facilities or building new ones.

ZICO Coconut Water founder reacquires brand

PowerPlant Ventures adds new ZICO Rising platform to portfolio

January 15, 2021

PowerPlant Ventures announced that the fund has acquired ZICO coconut water from The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta. PowerPlant Ventures, a growth equity investor, was co-founded and is co-led by Mark Rampolla, who is the brand visionary behind ZICO, which he founded in 2004 and sold to The Coca-Cola Co. in 2013.

E. & J. Gallo completes acquisition of 30-plus wine brands

Winery adds Arbor Mist, Black Box and more from Constellation Brands

January 6, 2021

E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo), Modesto, Calif., has completed the acquisition of more than 30 wine brands from Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y.

Ingredient suppliers announce, acquisitions, team expansions and product innovation

Formulation innovation and high-level collaborations incite progress

December 15, 2020

Flavorchem to present on fragrance and flavors trends, as several ingredient companies expand their teams, resources and product lines to meet demands on the cusp of such trends.

Ingredient suppliers announce partnerships

November 16, 2020

Ingredient suppliers have announced new partnerships and new hires.

On Demand In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry.