Panebianco Wines Acquires DB Wine Selections

Platinum Equity Acquires Farnese Group (Farnese Vini)

April 6, 2020

Food & Beverage

Platinum Equity has completed the acquisition of Farnese Group (also referred to as Farnese Vini) from NB Renaissance Partners. Headquartered in Pescara, Italy, Farnese is a wine producer and distributor that Platinum Equity intends to grow organically and via prospective acquisitions; financial terms were not disclosed.

Breakthru Beverage Group Acquires Wine Warehouse (California)

April 17, 2023

Food & Beverage

Breakthru Beverage Group has completed the acquisition of California-based wholesaler Wine Warehouse, which will operate as Breakthru Beverage California. The deal expands Breakthru’s West Region footprint and brings its Aspect fine wine offering and additional sales and commercial capabilities to the California market.

Piper Sandler Acquires DBO Partners

July 6, 2022

Financial Services

Piper Sandler Companies has acquired DBO Partners, an independent technology-focused investment banking firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The deal expands Piper Sandler's technology investment banking capabilities and integrates DBO's senior bankers into Piper Sandler's technology group to accelerate growth in M&A and capital markets advisory.

Wakefern Acquires Di Bruno Bros. Brand; DB Gourmet/Brown's Acquire Retail Stores

October 28, 2024

Food & Beverage

Wakefern Food Corp. acquired the Di Bruno Bros. trademark and portfolio of branded specialty food products to expand national distribution, while DB Gourmet Markets, LLC (operated by Wakefern member Brown's Super Stores) acquired the five Di Bruno Bros. retail locations and a bottle shop. Wakefern said it will market the branded products nationally through a dedicated sales team and has appointed Emilio Mignucci as VP of the Di Bruno Bros. brand to preserve the company's culinary legacy.

O'Neill Vintners & Distillers Acquires FitVine Wines

November 10, 2022

Food & Beverage

O'Neill Vintners & Distillers has acquired FitVine Wines from its majority owners at BERKS Group to expand its portfolio into the growing wellness-focused, super-premium wine segment. The deal brings the FitVine brand — known for low-sugar, low-sulfite varietals and strong DTC and retail presence — into O'Neill's vertically integrated wine platform to accelerate national expansion.

Precept Wine Acquires Pampelonne

June 9, 2020

Food & Beverage

Seattle-based Precept Wine has acquired Pampelonne, a New York sparkling wine cocktail brand, with Pampelonne becoming a wholly owned subsidiary while its founders remain involved in operations. American Discovery Capital acted as exclusive financial advisor; financial terms were not disclosed. Precept plans to leverage its distribution and sales capabilities to expand Pampelonne's national reach.