Ireland: Henkell Freixenet acquires 60% stake in Cassidy Wines
Henkell Freixenet, the international sparkling wine producer, has acquired a 60% stake in Cassidy Wines, the Irish wine distributor. The combined business will operate under the established Cassidy Wines name as part of the Henkell Freixenet group, with the ambition of becoming one of Ireland’s leading wine distribution companies. Cassidy Wines, which possesses almost 50 […]
France: Henkell Freixenet in talks to buy majority of Maison Pommery
Henkell Freixenet, the German sparkling wine producer, has entered into negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Maison Pommery, the French champagne producer. The discussions, which are scheduled to last for two months, concern a proposed strategic combination between the two family-owned groups. The prospective deal remains subject to due diligence, final contracts, consultations and […]