Australia: Tribe Breweries acquires craft brewer Black Hops
Tribe Breweries, the Australian beverage producer, has acquired Gold Coast-based craft brewer Black Hops out of voluntary administration for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2014 in Burleigh Heads, Black Hops entered voluntary administration in March 2024. Following an initial financial restructuring, it reportedly entered administration for a second time in July after an unsuccessful attempt […]
Ireland: Old Canal Quay Spirits acquires Irish Mist from Heaven Hill Brands
The Old Canal Quay Spirits Company, the Dublin-based drinks business, has agreed to acquire the Irish Mist Liqueur brand from Heaven Hill Brands. Created in 1947 at Tullamore distillery in County Offaly, the expression combines Irish whiskey, honey and spices. The sale covers Zilorto Limited, a subsidiary of Heaven Hill Ireland that owns the brand. […]
USA: Constellation Brands acquires SpikedAde
Constellation Brands, the US-based total beverage alcohol company, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of alcoholic sports drink brand SpikedAde for a payment of $75 million at close. The transaction includes 100% ownership of the business, alongside contingent consideration of up to $278 million payable over five years based on future performance, according to […]
Italy: Ferrero eyes deal for first production facility in Romania
Ferrero, the Italian confectionery group, is advancing with plans to establish its first production base in Romania through the acquisition of an existing industrial site, according to a Just Food report. Amid reports that the privately-owned snacks giant is looking to set up a facility in Timișoara, the company confirmed it is in talks to […]
Germany: Morato Group acquires Jaus Bakery and CEA Italia
Morato Group, the Italian industrial bakery business headquartered in Altavilla Vicentina, has expanded its international footprint by acquiring German company Jaus Bakery alongside its Italian distributor, CEA Italia. The integration brings Morato Group’s consolidated revenue to € 500 million ($540 million), supported by over 1,800 employees and 19 manufacturing plants. The acquisition follows 15 strategic […]
UK: Carlsberg Britvic proposes Marston’s Brewery closure
Carlsberg Britvic has proposed closing Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent, alongside its primary logistics operation, by the summer of 2027. According to the company, the proposal is driven by structural category decline and a need to create greater long-term value. While certain priority ale brands, including Hobgoblin, McEwan’s and Brooklyn, will remain in the […]
USA: Next In Natural acquires Three Trees
Next In Natural, the US-based emerging brand platform, has acquired Three Trees, a Californian producer of organic plant-based milks and milk teas, marking its first venture into plant-based dairy. Founded by Jenny Eu in California, Three Trees offers whole nut and seed milks that contain up to four times more nuts and seeds than leading […]
Germany: TCB Gruppe to acquire Wolters beer brand
TCB Gruppe, the German beverage group, has announced plans to acquire the Wolters brand family and related assets, with intentions to continue the traditional Brunswick beer brand within the corporate group. Volksbank Brawo, the owner of essential assets, along with Hofbrauhaus Wolters and TCB Gruppe, collaborated on the solution, though the implementation remains subject to […]
Fabio Cordella, Chief Executive Officer
Fabio Cordella Group
Gama spoke to Fabio Cordella, Chief Executive Officer at Fabio Cordella Group. What inspired the founding of the Don Fabio Cigars brand, and how do you incorporate your winemaking heritage directly into the production process in Honduras? Don Fabio Cigars was born from my experience and background as a wine producer. We did […]
Functional, no added sugar claims ticking up in kids’ food and drink
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 28th September 2026: Children’s food and drink launches are increasingly embracing the functional foods agenda, rapidly catching up with the wider consumer landscape – a shift that suggests that, to a certain extent at least, parents are progressively filtering their children’s dietary requirements through the lens of their own health preoccupations. In […]