Pernod Ricard buys majority stake in Skrewball whiskey
Pernod Ricard USA has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in peanut butter-flavored American whiskey brand Skrewball.
Gallo Winery buys Columbia and Covey Run
Californian wine producer E&J Gallo Winery has announced that it has purchased Washington State’s Columbia Winery and Covey Run Wine brands.
Berrys buys Richards Walford
Berry Bros & Rudd. one of the world's oldest and most famous wine merchants, has bought Richards Walford & Co, the independent shippers based in Stamford, Lincolnshire, subject to contract.
Campari buys Sagatiba and posts 14% growth
Gruppo Campari has announced the acquisition of Brazilian cachaça brand Sagatiba and half-year sales growth of 14.2%.
Brown-Forman buys Maximus vodka
Brown-Forman has acquired the Maximus vodka brand from Altia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Gallo buys Diageo winery
E & J Gallo Winery has announced an agreement to purchase Edna Valley Vineyard from Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Company and Paragon Vineyard Company, who held Edna Valley Vineyard as a joint venture.
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Ben Branson on the future of non-alc spirits
In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive.
