BBR and Symington acquire Hambledon Vineyard
Berry Bros & Rudd and Port producer Symington Family Estates have acquired Hambledon Vineyard.
Diageo to acquire Don Papa Rum for €260m
Diageo has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Don Papa Rum for an initial €260 million.
Diageo India invests in premium gin producer Nao Spirits
United Spirits Limited (Diageo India) has announced an investment of INR 31.5 crores (US$ 4.1m) to acquire a strategic minority stake in Nao Spirits.
Treasury Wine Estates to acquire Frank Family Vineyards
Treasury Wine Estates, one of the world’s largest wine companies, has announced an agreement to acquire Frank Family Vineyards including the historic winery, brand and vineyard holdings.
Bollinger to acquire US-based Ponzi Vineyards
The Bollinger family has announced the acquisition of Oregon-based Ponzi Vineyards which will be its first winery in the US.
Southern Glazer’s to acquire Epic Wine & Spirits
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the largest wine and spirits distributor in the United States, has signed a national distribution agreement with Foley Family Wines.
La Martiniquaise finalises QFS deal
French spirits group La Martiniquaise has finalised negotiations to take over Quartier Français Spiritueux. The financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. La Martiniquaise first announced their intention to acquire the company in early 2011.
Campari to acquire Carolans, Frangelico and Irish Mist
Gruppo Campari has signed an agreement to acquire Carolans, Frangelico and Irish Mist from William Grant & Sons for €128.2 million.
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Service isn’t servitude: the skill of hosting
La’Mel Clarke, front of house at London’s Seed Library, looks at the forgotten art of hosting and why it deserves the same respect as bartending.
