Articles Tagged with ''mergers and acquisitions''

Topo Chico

Topo Chico joins Coca-Cola’s VEB unit

Sparkling mineral water brand accelerates company’s evolution, it says
October 4, 2017

According to an article on Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co.’s Coca-Cola Journey website, the company acquired Topo Chico, a premium sparkling mineral water. Topo Chico joins The Coca-Cola Co.’s Venturing & Emerging Brands (VEB) unit, it states.


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Niagara Bottling acquired Northeast business

Company purchased First Quality Water & Beverage’s Pennsylvania operations
October 2, 2017

Niagara Bottling LLC, Ontario, Calif., acquired the bottled water business formerly owned and operated by First Quality Water & Beverage LLC of Lock Haven, Pa. First Quality produced private label and Pureau brand bottled water.


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Duckhorn Wine Co. acquires Calera Wine Co.

Sale includes winery, vineyards
September 15, 2017
Duckhorn Wine Co. (DWC), Napa Valley, Calif., announced the acquisition of Calera Wine Co. The sale includes the Calera winery, its brand, tasting room, estate vineyards, and all inventory and assets.
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Funky Buddha joins Constellation Brands

Purchase reinforces Constallation Brands' high-end beer strategy
September 15, 2017
Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., announced its purchase of Oakland Park, Fla.-based Funky Buddha Brewery, reinforcing its strategy to lead the high-end beer segment in the United States. Funky Buddha will join Constellation’s Craft & Specialty Beer Group.
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Prinova acquires Lycored nutrient premix business

Beverage ingredient suppliers announce growing availability
August 15, 2017
Lawrence, N.J.-based iTi Tropicals partnered with local starlets “The Kitchen Twins” to create a video demonstrating the benefits of blending coconut water with juices.
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Private equity firm acquires King Juice Co.

Mason Wells takes ownership of Calypso brand
August 1, 2017

Milwaukee-based King Juice Co. Inc., the owner of the Calypso beverage brand and a co-manufacturer of non-carbonated beverages, announced an investment from private equity firm Mason Wells. 


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Starbucks reports Q3 results

Company announces strategic actions to optimize store portfolio
July 28, 2017

Starbucks Corp., Seattle, reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal third quarter and 39-week fiscal year to date ended July 2. Fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016 GAAP results include items which are excluded from non-GAAP results. 


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Cott Corp. sells Cott Beverages to Refresco

Refresco gains 29 production sites
July 25, 2017

Cott Corp., Tampa, Fla., announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its traditional beverage manufacturing business — Cott Beverages — to Refresco, the Netherlands, for $1.25 billion. The transaction includes Cott's North America, United Kingdom and Mexico businesses and excludes the RCI International division and its associated concentrate facility as well as the Aimia Foods division.


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Anheuser-Busch acquires Hiball Energy

Acquisition expands A-B’s non-alcohol portfolio
July 21, 2017

St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch (A-B), a division of Anheuser-Busch InBev, announced its acquisition of San Francisco-based Hiball, maker of the organic energy drinks and sparkling energy waters by the same name, as well as Alta Palla ("high ball" in Italian), a brand of organic sparkling juices and sparkling waters. 


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