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

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.

AWL/Accolade (Vinarchy) Acquires Pernod Ricard’s International Wine Portfolio

April 30, 2025

Food & Beverage

Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL), a consortium of institutional investors and owner of Accolade Wines, has completed the acquisition of Pernod Ricard’s portfolio of strategic international wines effective April 30, 2025. The deal combines the Pernod Ricard wine assets (including Jacob’s Creek, Campo Viejo, Brancott Estate and others) with Accolade to form a new global wine company, Vinarchy, while Pernod Ricard will continue distribution for a transitional period.

Pernod Ricard Acquires The Whisky Exchange

September 21, 2021

Retail

Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to acquire The Whisky Exchange, a leading UK-based online and physical retailer of whiskies and fine spirits. The deal is intended to strengthen Pernod Ricard’s e‑commerce and direct-to-consumer capabilities and create synergies with its existing digital platforms while keeping The Whisky Exchange’s management and team in place.

Carlsberg Group Acquires Waterloo Brewing

March 7, 2023

Food & Beverage

The Carlsberg Group completed its acquisition of Waterloo Brewing Ltd., finalised on March 7, 2023, following shareholder approval. The all-cash transaction (C$144 million) brings Waterloo's Kitchener brewing and RTD production capabilities into Carlsberg's portfolio to accelerate growth in the Canadian market and produce some Carlsberg brands locally.

Gryphon Investors Acquires Majority Stake in Spindrift Beverage Co.

January 14, 2025

Food & Beverage

Gryphon Investors will acquire a majority stake in Spindrift Beverage Co., a Newton, Massachusetts-based maker of sparkling water and other fruit-based beverages, with founder Bill Creelman and the management team retaining a significant equity stake. The investment coincides with the appointment of Dave Burwick as CEO and is intended to provide financial and operational resources to accelerate the brand's growth; the deal is expected to close in Q1 2025 (terms not disclosed).

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Acquires Horizon Beverage Group

July 25, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has agreed to acquire Horizon Beverage Group, Inc., adding Horizon's Massachusetts and Rhode Island operations, portfolio, warehouse capacity and delivery fleet to Southern Glazer's U.S. footprint. The transaction expands Southern Glazer's presence into the two states and will keep Horizon's current leadership and family owners involved through the transition.