Items Tagged with 'mergers and acquisitions'

For the global beverage market, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) seem to be the new normal. Based on 2025 fiscal year sales, this year’s Top 100 Beverage Companies report, compiled by the editors of Beverage Industry, has seen a collection of long-running entities exit the list as they merged or were part of an acquisition. Through this M&A activity, we have welcomed more thriving innovators across the alcohol and non-alcohol beverage markets.

Sazerac announced its exclusive distribution relationship with SIPMARGS, the ready-to-drink sparkling Margarita brand backed by Alix Earle and Palm Tree Crew, among other notable names.

Brown‑Forman Corp., Louisville, Ky., announced that the company and Pernod Ricard have terminated discussions regarding a potential business combination, as the companies were unable to reach mutually agreeable terms.

Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) provided an update on a series of strategic transactions currently underway across its footprint as part of its ongoing evaluation of its business and market alignment. 

Columbia Distributing and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) announced that they have entered into a non-binding letter of intent outlining proposed terms for Columbia to acquire certain wine and spirits distribution rights in Oregon and Washington, along with an asset arrangement in Alaska that would support a potential expansion of its Pacific Northwest footprint.

The Mark Anthony Group of Companies, Chicago, announced the acquisition of The Finnish Long Drink to accelerate growth and expand availability of the fast-rising ready-to-drink brand across North America.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Burlington, Mass. And Frisco, Texas, and JDE Peet’s N.V., Amsterdam, jointly announced that KDP has acquired 96.22% of the Shares of JDE Peet’s in the Offer. The transaction marks a major milestone in the company’s strategic transformation and long term growth agenda.

GALLO has finalized an agreement with Kirin Holdings to acquire Four Roses Bourbon, bringing the American bourbon brand back under U.S. family ownership for the first time in 83 years. 

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago, announced the acquisition of Atomic Brands Inc., maker of Monaco Cocktails, a ready-to-drink (RTD) brand known for combining bold flavors and quality with convenient packaging.

Sazerac, Louisville, Ky., announced its acquisition of Dirty Shirley, a ready-to-drink cocktail brand known for its vodka-spiked take on the classic Shirley Temple.