USA: Mark Anthony Group to acquire The Finnish Long Drink

Mark Anthony Group, the Canadian-founded international drinks company, has reached an agreement to acquire The Finnish Long Drink for an undisclosed sum. The Finnish Long Drink, a ready-to-drink (RTD) brand headquartered in the USA, reported sales of approximately 1.8 million nine-litre cases last year. Founded in 2018, the company produces spirit-based sparkling cocktails inspired by […]

Ireland: Mark Anthony buys stake in Glendalough Distillery

Mark Anthony, the Canadian wine and spirits firm, has bought a stake in Irish start-up Glendalough Distillery for €5.5 million ($6.1 million), according to a report in the Irish Independent. Based in County Wicklow and promoted as “Ireland’s first craft distillery”, Glendalough Distillery produces a range of spirits including whiskey and poitin alongside “seasonal botanical” […]

Canada: Labatt Breweries adds spirit, cider and FAB brands to portfolio

Labatt Breweries of Canada is acquiring a range of RTD, cider and spirit brands in a $350 million deal with the Mark Anthony Group. According to a report in Food In Canada, the deal will give Labatt ownership of brands such as Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Palm Bay and Okanagan Cider along with Turning Point Brewery […]

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