Japan: Kirin to sell Four Roses to E&J Gallo
Kirin , the Japanese beverage giant, has reached an agreement to sell its Four Roses Distillery business to US-based winemaker E&J Gallo for a total consideration of up to $775 million. The transaction, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, marks Kirin’s exit from the American bourbon category after 24 years […]
USA: Canned wine brand Bev acquired by E & J Gallo Winery
E & J Gallo Winery, a US producer of wine, spirits and flavoured alcoholic beverages, has announced the acquisition of Bev, a California-based drinks brand that produces canned wines. In a statement, E & J Gallo Winery said Bev was founded “to inspire kinder, more inclusive fun in drinking culture at large” and to “creat[e] […]
USA: E&J Gallo to invest $423 million in new plant
US wine firm E&J Gallo has announced plans to build a new $423 million production facility and distribution centre site in Chester County, SC, to support future business growth. The new plant will provide bottling and canning capacity, as well as warehousing and distribution, for the company’s portfolio of wine and spirit brands. Construction is […]