Articles Tagged with ''mergers and acquisitions''

SYSTM Foods acquires Chameleon Organic Coffee

Chameleon joins portfolio of impact-focused food and beverage brands

June 15, 2022

Newport Beach, Calif.-based SYSTM Foods, an impact-focused food and beverage brand platform, announced the acquisition of Chameleon Organic Coffee from Nestlé USA Inc. Chameleon is a leading provider of organic, sustainably grown and ethically sourced coffee and joins the SYSTM Foods portfolio of brands, including plant-powered functional beverage brand, REBBL.

Top 100 Beverage Companies of 2021

Beverage Industry identifies top performers of last year

June 7, 2022

Beverage Industry’s Top 100 Beverage Companies report, based on 2021 fiscal year sales, reflects the ebbs and flows that different factions of alcohol and non-alcohol beverage market experienced this past year.

Diageo acquires flavored tequila brand 21Seeds

Female founders will continue work on brand

April 1, 2022

Diageo plc, London, announced it has acquired 21Seeds, a rapidly growing flavored tequila infused with the juice of real fruits. The brand is available in three varieties: Valencia Orange, Grapefruit Hibiscus and Cucumber Jalapeño.

Firmenich, Finlays partner to bring tea, coffee solutions in Europe

Chr. Hansen ranks No. 2 on Canadian Corporate Knights’ 2022 Global 100 sustainability list

March 15, 2022

Ingredients companies are bringing their natural, sustainably sourced tea and coffee solutions to Europe, and with sustainability top of mind, Chr. Hansen ranked No. 2 on a Global 100 sustainability list.

Kerry names Oliver Kelly as new CEO

Prinova acquires Lakeshore Technologies

February 25, 2022

Ingredient companies are broadening their operations by hiring new leaders and expanding their value-added services.

Monster Beverage Corp. to acquire CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective

Transaction provides springboard for Monster to enter alcoholic beverage sector

January 17, 2022

Monster Beverage Corp., Corona, Calif., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective LLC, a craft beer and hard seltzer company for $330 million in cash. The transaction will bring the Cigar City, Oskar Blues, Deep Ellum, Perrin Brewing, Squatters and Wasatch brands to the Monster beverage portfolio.

Breakthru Beverage Group moves to acquire wholesaler Major Brands

Acquisition strengthens company’s position in Missouri

January 5, 2022

Breakthru Beverage Group, New York, announced they have a signed agreement to purchase Missouri-based Major Brands, further expanding the company’s North American footprint. Once the deal is completed, which is expected this spring, Major Brands will join the Breakthru Beverage family and begin to deploy the company’s extensive suite of capabilities to help suppliers and customers better reach their target consumers and drive results.

Wilson Daniels welcomes Bergström Wines to national portfolio

Portfolio to join wine marketer in January 2022

December 21, 2021

Fine wine marketer Wilson Daniels, New York, announced the addition of Bergström Wines to its national portfolio, adding Oregon’s Willamette Valley to the range of revered winegrowing appellations it represents. A family legacy rooted in small-scale, biodynamic farming and winemaking for 24 years, Bergström Wines is in perfect alignment with Wilson Daniels’ commitment to represent families who produce terroir-expressive wines through environmentally responsible practices, the company says.

Golden Grail acquires Trevi Essence Water

December 8, 2021

Golden Grail Technology, Weston, Fla., announces its acquisition of Trevi Essence Water. Trevi Essence Water was sold in high-end supermarkets and grocery chains such as Food City, Publix and Wayfield. Golden Grail entered into an agreement with Barebrick Beverage Co., Inc. to acquire Trevi Water Brand Assets and Intellectual Property, i.e., formulas, distributor lists, trademarks, etc.

Bell’s Brewery, New Belgium Brewing join forces

Craft brewing combination result of acquisition by Australian-based brewer Lion

November 12, 2021

Bell’s Brewery founder, Larry Bell announced that he has reached an agreement with Lion, an Australian-based brewer, for the sale of Bell’s. Lion acquired Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing in 2019. The move will see the Michigan-based craft brewer come together with New Belgium ― aligning the two American craft brewers.

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