Brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has announced plans to acquire an 85% stake in ready-to-drink brand BeatBox, for approximately $490m. 

Johnson Brothers has entered into the Texas market with the acquisition of Maverick Beverage Company, a leading distributor of fine wine and spirits.

UK-based specialist wine retailer, Majestic, has entered into a formal agreement to acquire wine and spirit supplier, Enotria & Coe. 

Berry Bros & Rudd and Port producer Symington Family Estates have acquired Hambledon Vineyard.

Diageo has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Don Papa Rum for an initial €260 million.

United Spirits Limited (Diageo India) has announced an investment of INR 31.5 crores (US$ 4.1m) to acquire a strategic minority stake in Nao Spirits.

Treasury Wine Estates, one of the world’s largest wine companies, has announced an agreement to acquire Frank Family Vineyards including the historic winery, brand and vineyard holdings.

The Bollinger family has announced the acquisition of Oregon-based Ponzi Vineyards which will be its first winery in the US.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the largest wine and spirits distributor in the United States, has signed a national distribution agreement with Foley Family Wines.

French spirits group La Martiniquaise has finalised negotiations to take over Quartier Français Spiritueux. The financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. La Martiniquaise first announced their intention to acquire the company in early 2011. 

Gruppo Campari has signed an agreement to acquire Carolans, Frangelico and Irish Mist from William Grant & Sons for €128.2 million.