Mergers & Acquisitions

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Anchor Brewing Acquired by Billionaire Chobani Founder

Anchor Brewing Acquired by Billionaire Chobani Founder

Anchor Brewing’s future was revealed today with the announcement that Hamdi Ulukaya, the billionaire founder and CEO of yogurt and dairy brand Chobani, has acquired the craft brewery and its 2.17 acre property in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill neighborhood, according to The San Francisco Standard.

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Harpoon and Smuttynose Parent Companies Merge to Form Barrel One Collective

Harpoon and Smuttynose Parent Companies Merge to Form Barrel One Collective

Two New England legacy craft houses are merging in a deal that unites 14 brands. The parent companies of Harpoon and Smuttynose – Mass. Bay Brewing Company and FinestKind Brewing, respectively – have merged to form Barrel One Collective, the companies announced today in news first shared with Brewbound.

Castle Island Acquires Cambridge Brewing’s Intellectual Property

Castle Island Acquires Cambridge Brewing’s Intellectual Property

Norwood, Massachusetts-based Castle Island Brewing Company has acquired the intellectual property (IP) of Cambridge Brewing Company (CBC). The deal closed Tuesday, three days before Cambridge Brewing was set to cease operations.

Kroger, Albertsons Terminate Megamerger Agreement

Kroger, Albertsons Terminate Megamerger Agreement

The Kroger Company and Albertsons Companies this week terminated the proposed $24.6 billion merger agreement that was initially announced more than two years ago, after a federal judge sided with the Federal Trade Commission suing to block the deal and Washington and Oregon state courts put permanent injunctions in place to halt the transaction.

No Deal (Yet): Kroger-Albertsons Merger Denied

No Deal (Yet): Kroger-Albertsons Merger Denied

The proposed $24.6 billion Kroger/Albertsons mega-merger was temporarily blocked today by a federal judge, who ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suing to block the deal.

‘95% of New Brands Fail’ – How to Be the Other 5%

‘95% of New Brands Fail’ – How to Be the Other 5%

Ninety-five percent of bev-alc brand launches fail, according to Gustavo Aguirre, VP of brand innovation at investment firm InvestBev. Aguirre spoke during BevNET’s Spirits Sunday event in Marina del Rey, California. Aguirre was joined by GHJ advisory partner Maria Pearman and 5:30 Somewhere founder Dale LeFlam.

Sazerac to Acquire Svedka Vodka from Constellation Brands

Sazerac to Acquire Svedka Vodka from Constellation Brands

Constellation Brands has reached an agreement with spirits giant Sazerac to offload its Svedka Vodka brand, the company announced today. The sale, which is expected to close “in the coming months,” is part of Constellation’s plan to premiumize its wine and spirits business, which have not kept pace with the gains its beer portfolio of Mexican imports has delivered.

New Belgium to Sell Upper Hand

New Belgium to Sell Upper Hand

Upper Hand Brewery, opened by Bell’s Brewery founder Larry Bell in 2014, is about to change hands. Kirin-owned New Belgium acquired Escanaba, Michigan-based Upper Hand when it merged with Bell’s in 2021.

Iowa’s Backpocket Brewing Acquires Peace Tree Brewing Brand

Iowa’s Backpocket Brewing Acquires Peace Tree Brewing Brand

Coralville, Iowa-based Backpocket Brewing has acquired the Peace Tree Brewing brand and recipes. Peace Tree was founded by Megan McKay 15 years ago in Knoxville, Iowa, making it Iowa’s first 100% woman-owned brewery. McKay had sought a buyer for the brewery since last year, and the company ceased operations this summer.

Maui Parent Company Spins Modern Times Off into Strategic Partnerships

Maui Parent Company Spins Modern Times Off into Strategic Partnerships

Craft ‘Ohana announced a pair of “strategic partnerships” for the future of the Modern Times Beer brand and hospitality business that will see the Hawaii-headquartered company step back from the daily operations to “focus and double down” on growing Maui Brewing.