Henkell Freixenet has become the sole shareholder of Freixenet SA, as the Ferrer Family and José Luis Bonet have sold their remaining shares in Freixenet for an undisclosed sum.

California Champagne producer Korbel has announced a partnership with Henkell Freixenet to oversee global sales, marketing and distribution as of 1 July 2025.

Henkell Freixenet has closed the fiscal year with 1.5% growth in net revenue, primarily driven by Prosecco.

Henkell & Co. Sektkellerei and Freixenet SA has unveiled a new name and a logo for the holding company, the former Henkell & Co. Group.

As reported in the February issue of Drinks International, Henkell the German sparkling wine company, has finalised the deal to buy 50.67% of Freixenet SA’s shares.

A near 51% share in Catalan sparkling wine brand Freixenet has been offered to German counterpart Henkell.

Henkell & Co Sektkellerei has acquired cava producer Cavas Hill.

Beam Global Spirits & Wine, the premium spirits business of Fortune Brands has announced plans to divest three of its German-market local brands. Kuemmerling bitters, Fûrst Bismarck korn/schnapps and Jacobi 1880 brandy are to be sold to Henkell & Co, the second largest distributor of wine and spirits in Germany.

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