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The Wine Group Acquires Phony Negroni Non-Alcoholic Brand From St. Agrestis

April 29, 2026

Consumer Products

The Wine Group LLC (TWG) announced that it acquired the Phony Negroni non-alcoholic beverage line from St. Agrestis. The portfolio includes Phony Negroni and additional flavors such as Phony Mezcal Negroni, Phony Espresso Negroni, Phony White Negroni, and Amaro Falso.

Molson Coors Acquires Atomic Brands (Monaco Cocktails)

March 27, 2026

Food & Beverage

Molson Coors Beverage Company acquired Atomic Brands Inc., the maker of Monaco Cocktails, to expand its U.S. “Beyond Beer” portfolio and deepen its position in the fast-growing ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail segment. The deal was completed in early April 2026, and Molson Coors plans to leverage its national distribution while retaining Monaco’s sales team members to support integration.

Sazerac Acquires Dirty Shirley RTD Cocktail Brand

March 19, 2026

Food & Beverage

Sazerac, the global spirits company, announced it has acquired Dirty Shirley, a ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail brand known for a vodka-spiked take on the classic Shirley Temple. The acquisition is intended to leverage Sazerac’s scale and distribution capabilities to expand Dirty Shirley’s reach and accelerate growth.

High Basin Brands Acquires Can-Tini

May 1, 2025

Food & Beverage

High Basin Brands, a Texas-based spirits company, has acquired Can-Tini, an Austin-based ready-to-drink (RTD) nitrogen-infused espresso martini brand. The acquisition expands High Basin's premium RTD and spirits portfolio—joining Treaty Oak Distilling and Ghost Hill Organic Vodka—and provides Can-Tini with broader distribution and scaling resources.

Leonard's Syrups Acquires Midwest Juice

April 1, 2025

Food & Beverage

Leonard's Syrups, a Detroit-based beverage service provider, has acquired Midwest Juice, a Grand Rapids-based distributor of fountain drink systems. The acquisition expands Leonard's geographic footprint and service capabilities across Michigan, adding Midwest Juice's nursing-facility and restaurant accounts and two locations in Grand Rapids and Livonia.

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.