Purchase includes RumChata brand, Midwest Custom Bottling LLC
April 7, 2021
E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo), Modesto, Calif., announced that its spirits division has signed an agreement to acquire Agave Loco LLC, the owner of RumChata, a leading cream liqueur brand.
Dean Metropoulos appointed chairman, interim CEO of company
April 1, 2021
One Rock Capital Partners LLC, in partnership with Metropoulos & Co., announced completion of the previously announced acquisition of Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) from Nestlé S.A.
Acquisition part of company’s transformation of its global water business
March 9, 2021
Nestlé USA, Arlington, Va., announced that it has acquired Essentia Water, Bothell, Wash. Essentia pioneered ionized alkaline water more than 20 years ago and is a leading brand in that space in the United States. This transaction is part of Nestlé's continued transformation of its global water business, which was announced in June 2020. The company is sharpening its portfolio to focus on international premium and mineral water brands and healthy hydration products, such as functional water.
Founded in 1828, D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. has transitioned from a small family operation to a nationally recognized brand that produces more than 2 million barrels of beer. The now sixth generation family owned and operated company is expanding distribution to Texas through a joint venture with Molson Coors Brewing Co.
PowerPlant Ventures adds new ZICO Rising platform to portfolio
January 15, 2021
PowerPlant Ventures announced that the fund has acquired ZICO coconut water from The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta. PowerPlant Ventures, a growth equity investor, was co-founded and is co-led by Mark Rampolla, who is the brand visionary behind ZICO, which he founded in 2004 and sold to The Coca-Cola Co. in 2013.
Formulation innovation and high-level collaborations incite progress
December 15, 2020
Flavorchem to present on fragrance and flavors trends, as several ingredient companies expand their teams, resources and product lines to meet demands on the cusp of such trends.
Cold-press juice companies align on mission to provide clean healthy beverages
October 26, 2020
Denver-based Caribé Juice, a minority-owned business, has acquired WTRMLN WTR, a female-founded company with a mission-forward brand and product portfolio. Caribé Juice is committed to continuing to advance the drink clean mission of WTRMLN WTR.