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Hensley Completes Acquisition of Premier Distributing

Hensley Beverage Co., Phoenix, said it has completed the acquisition of New Mexico-based Premier Distributing Co. This acquisition adds around 7.5 million cases to Hensley's portfolio. "This is a new day for Hensley Beverage Company as we expand our geographic footprint outside of Arizona,"

FX Matt to Acquire Flying Dog

Flying Dog Brewery will end production in Frederick, Md., by August as a result of its sale to Utica-based F.X. Matt Brewing. In a statement, Flying Dog CEO Jim Caruso, said that while “Frederick is a great place to live and do business, unfortunately even though we have

McBride Sisters Buy a Vineyard

Eighteen years after launching McBride Sisters Wine Co., which they believe to be the largest Black-owned and largest woman-founded wine company in the U.S., sisters Robin and Andrea McBride have bought their first vineyard. It's a 12-acre Carneros property in Napa Valley, that previously

Brion Wise Acquires Mark Herold Wines

Brion Wise, proprietor of Brion and B. Wise Vineyards, acquired Mark Herold Wines. Terms weren't disclosed. Mark Herald has been consulting with B. Wise Vineyards and Brion for 13 years. He will remain in charge of winemaking and be the principal of operations at the winery, Wise said,

Marchesi Antinori to Take Full Ownership of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Marchesi Antinori will take over full ownership of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars after 16 years of partnering with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Terms weren't disclosed. “There are few opportunities in one’s lifetime when such an important and historical winery as Stag’s Leap is available. I

Aristocrat Group Said to Begin Talks to Acquire Merica Bourbon, Build Beer and Spirits Unit

Aristocrat Group, Houston, Tex., said it has entered into talks to acquire Merica Bourbon, a national brand currently distributed nationally, including sales in Walmart stores. The talks are part of Aristocrat's plans to add a large portfolio of beer and distilled spirits.

Spirit of Gallo Acquires Fishers Island Lemonade

Spirit of Gallo said it will acquire Fishers Island Lemonade, a female-founded beverage brand. Terms weren't disclosed. A trailblazer in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category, Fishers Island Lemonade was one of the first premium craft cocktails to be packaged in a can. Ter,s weren'