Category Archives: Acquisitions

FTC, Justice Department Seek Info on Merger Guidelines

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Mergers and acquisitions involving major bev/al suppliers and wholesalers may be prohibited or restricted depending upon what the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission conclude after reviewing and possibly revising antitrust guidelines. In a request for information on merger enforcement … Continue reading →

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US Beverage Takes Stake in Unita Brewing

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

US Beverage, LLC, (USB) one of America’s leading beverage companies, announced today that it has formed a joint venture to acquire Utah’s largest independent craft brewer, Uinta Brewing.  Terms weren’t disclosed. “Uinta is a strong brand with a state-of-the-art brewery. The … Continue reading →

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RNDC Acquires White Mountain Beverage, an A-B Wholesaler in Alaska

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) said it acquired White Mountain Beverage, an independent Anheuser-Busch wholesaler, combining wine and spirits with beer to have one consolidated route to market. White Mountain Beverage, with offices in Anchorage, Alaska; Fairbanks, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; … Continue reading →

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Black-Owned Victor George Distillery Buys Controlling Stake in Palm Beach Distillery

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Black-owned Victor George Spirits (VGS) announced they have closed on a deal to buy a majority equity stake in Palm Beach Distillery (PBD). GTerms weren’t disclosed. Founded by Summer Piep in 2017, Palm Beach Distillery currently makes  vodka, rum, gin … Continue reading →

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Breakthru to Acquire Missouri’s Major Brands

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Breakthru Beverage Group said it agreed to purchase Missouri-based Major Brands.  Terms weren’t disclosed. The move follows acquisition of a controlling interest in Major Brands by the Wirtz family, co=owners of Breakthry, in 2020. The transaction is expected to be … Continue reading →

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Santa Margherita USA Acquires Majority Ownership of Roco Winery

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Santa Margherita USA, the wholly owned fine wine import subsidiary of Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo, said it acquired majority ownership of ROCO Winery in Oregon.  Terms weren’t disclosed. ROCO Winery was founded in 2001 by Rollin & Corby Stonebraker-Soles. Santa … Continue reading →

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