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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tradeshow Insight: The London Food & Drink Festival 2026
The London Food & Drink Festival debuted on 16th and 17th September 2026 at ExCeL London, establishing a unified platform for the UK food, beverage, hospitality, and retail sectors and bringing together five long-standing shows – The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, Lunch!, Natural & Organic Food Show, London Drinks Exchange, and Artisan Food […]
Germany: Berentzen in takeover talks with Sazerac
Berentzen, the German beverage producer, has confirmed that it is in negotiations with US-based spirits manufacturer Sazerac regarding a voluntary public takeover offer. According to an information disclosure by the Haselünne-headquartered company, Sazerac is seeking to acquire all outstanding shares in Berentzen. Berentzen operates across the spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and fresh juice systems segments, with […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Yannick Verry, Fi Europe 2026
Gama spoke to Yannick Verry, Brand Director, ahead of the latest edition of Fi Europe. What are your primary goals and expectations for this year’s edition of Fi Europe? Our central goal for Fi Europe 2026 is to bring the F&B community together around the innovation needed to meet the challenges facing the ingredients sector […]
Germany: Park & Bellheimer to acquire Eichbaum brand business
Park & Bellheimer, the German regional brewing company, is set to acquire the brand business of Eichbaum, the German regional brewery, via a wholly-owned subsidiary as of 1st October 2026. The deal follows approval from Eichbaum’s creditors’ committee on 8th September. Eichbaum, which entered self-administration in autumn 2025, initiated an operational closure for 30th September […]