Next Century Spirits Acquires XED Beverages

Ace Beverage Group Acquires nude Beverages

August 20, 2024

Food & Beverage

Ace Beverage Group, a subsidiary of Corby Spirit and Wine, has acquired Vancouver-based ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage maker nude Beverages. The deal expands Ace Beverage Group's better-for-you RTD portfolio with nude's vodka soda and related brands; Capital West acted as exclusive financial advisor to nude Beverages.

Corby (Pernod Ricard) Acquires 90% Stake in Ace Beverage Group

June 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Corby Spirit and Wine, the Canadian affiliate of Pernod Ricard, will acquire a 90% stake in Ace Beverage Group for an enterprise value of CAD 165 million, with call options to buy the remaining shares in 2025 and 2028. The deal gives Corby a stronger position in the fast-growing Canadian ready-to-drink (RTD) category and will leverage Corby's distribution network to scale ABG's Cottage Springs, Ace Hill and other brands across Canada.

ShakeStir (Cocktail Courier) Acquires Thirstie

June 24, 2024

E-Commerce

ShakeStir LLC (dba Cocktail Courier) has acquired Thirstie, Inc., a New York–based e-commerce technology provider for alcohol brands. The deal combines Cocktail Courier's direct-to-consumer cocktail kit and fulfillment capabilities with Thirstie's branded e-commerce platform and data tools to enable new on-site experiences for liquor brands and accelerate growth.

Mizkan America Acquires Zing Zang

July 15, 2025

Food & Beverage

Mizkan America, Inc. has acquired Chicago-based Zing Zang, the leading U.S. Bloody Mary and cocktail-mix brand, from NexPhase Capital for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition expands Mizkan’s presence in the cocktail-mixers category and leverages Mizkan’s tomato-based food expertise to drive product innovation and distribution growth; Zing Zang will continue to operate as a separate business unit.

First Bev Makes Growth Investment in MAD TASTY

December 17, 2019

Food & Beverage

First Bev has made an investment in MAD TASTY, a hemp‑infused, zero‑sugar functional sparkling water brand founded by musician Ryan Tedder. The capital and partnership are intended to help MAD TASTY expand distribution and accelerate brand growth across consumer and creative markets.

Next Glass Acquires Ekos

October 28, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Next Glass has acquired Ekos, the Charlotte-based supply chain and production management SaaS platform for craft beverage producers. The deal brings Ekos's inventory, production, reporting, compliance, and B2B ordering capabilities into Next Glass's beverage software ecosystem to create an end-to-end platform and will include a two-year price freeze for existing Ekos customers.