Breakthru Beverage Group said it agreed to acquire J.J. Taylor Co.’s Minnesota beer business, which will be merged into Breakthru Beverage.
The move enhances Breakthru’s Minnesota beer portfolio and further strengthens the company’s Midwest position as it continues to expand service capabilities to customers and supplier partners. Expected to close later this spring, the deal also brings enhanced operational capabilities to Twin Cities beer distribution as Breakthru consolidates its beer portfolio into J.J. Taylor’s state-of-the-art 600,000 square-foot warehouse.
“There’s great synergy between our companies in Minnesota. This combination will dramatically enhance operations in the Twin Cities and reinforces our commitment to this market as we deploy our full suite of best-in-class capabilities and digital resources to help supplier and customer partners better reach their target consumers and drive results,” said Tom Bené, Breakthru Beverage Group President and CEO. “This is another strong step in our overall growth agenda, where we remain focused on strengthening our position throughout the United States and Canada.”
It’s the second major acquisition announced by Breakthru this year. In January, the company said it signed an agreement to acquire Major Brands, the Missouri-based wholesaler.