Miami-based Sunkey Beverage Holdings completed its acquisition of Silver Eagle Beverages, a beer and beverage wholesalers, whose distribution territory includes San Antonio, Bexar County and 12 additional counties in southwest Texas.
Primo Water Corp., Tampa, Fla., and an affiliate of BlueTriton Brands Inc., Stamford, Conn., announced the entry into a definitive agreement to create a leading North American pure-play healthy hydration company in an all-stock transaction that was unanimously approved by their respective Boards of Directors.
Newport Craft Distilling, Newport, R.I., announced the acquisition of KEEL Vodka, another Rhode Island brand. This strategic move will see Keel Vodka join Newport Craft’s award-winning portfolio, which includes White Squall Vodka & Gin, Sea Fog Whiskeys and Thomas Tew Rums.
Beverage Industry identifies top performers of past year
June 10, 2024
For the global beverage market, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) seem to be the new normal. Based on 2023 fiscal year sales, this year’s Top 100 Beverage Companies report, compiled by the editors of Beverage Industry, has seen a collection of long-running entities exit the list as they merged or were part of an acquisition. Through this M&A activity, we have welcomed more thriving innovators across the alcohol and non-alcohol beverage markets.
Shepherd Futures, the family office of Chobani CEO and founder, Hamdi Ulukaya, announced its acquisition of the assets of Anchor Brewing Co. for an undisclosed amount.
San Diego-based Suja Life, a leading functional wellness platform and parent company of Suja Organic and Vive Organic, announced its acquisition of soda brand Slice.
Brothers and owners of Framingham, Mass.-based Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers Jack, Eric and Sam Hendler, have agreed to purchase Worcester, Mass.-based brewery Wormtown Brewery.
Full Circle Brewing Co. and Crowns & Hops Brewing Co., announced a groundbreaking strategic alliance aimed at transforming the face of the craft beverage industry.