Cadman Capital Group (via Highweald Beverages) Acquires 360 Degree Brewing Company

Cadman Capital Group / Highweald Beverages Acquires Conwy Brewery

February 18, 2021

Food & Beverage

Cadman Capital Group has acquired Conwy Brewery through its beverage platform Highweald Beverages. The Welsh brewer — known for cask and bottle-conditioned ales across North Wales — will continue operating under its current team as part of Cadman’s strategy to build a mid-market UK beverage platform.

Cold Spring Brewing Company Acquires Carolina Beverage Group, LLC

May 16, 2018

Food & Beverage

Cold Spring Brewing Company, a Brynwood Partners portfolio company, has acquired 100% of the stock of Carolina Beverage Group, LLC from SunTx Capital Partners and other selling shareholders. The combined business, to be named Carolina Beverage Group and headquartered in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, creates one of the largest independently owned contract manufacturers in the beverage sector and expands Brynwood's manufacturing footprint and capabilities.

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.

Cadman Capital Group Acquires Alder Ridge Vineyard

September 8, 2022

Food & Beverage

Cadman Capital Group has purchased Alder Ridge Vineyard, an award-winning English sparkling wine producer based in Hungerford, Berkshire, strengthening Cadman’s beverage portfolio and increasing its land under vine to over 130 acres. The deal also secures distribution of Cadman’s beverage brands across the Cobbs Farm Shops estate, the former owner of Alder Ridge.

Panoramic Growth Equity Leads Growth Investment in Big Drop Brewing Co

June 16, 2021

Food & Beverage

Panoramic Growth Equity has invested £2.5m as part of a £3.5m growth capital round in alcohol-free beer maker Big Drop Brewing Co, joining Rubix Ventures, Flexitalian and existing investors including Mark Hunter and Stefan Orlowski. The funding will support Big Drop's expansion in the UK, US and Australia through investment in sales & marketing, new product development and team growth.

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.