S-Ventures PLC is pleased to announce that it has acquired a 75.1% interest in We Love Purely Limited ("Purely") through the issue of 1,529,267 ordinary shares in S-Ventures.
Purely is a healthier living snacking brand, championing a premium tier plantain range with rich Ecuadorian heritage across a number of key food & drinks channels in the UK PLUS a growing number of aspirational international markets. Purely has made significant in-roads into prestigious clients: including Harrods, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Ocado, Holland and Barrett, Spinneys […]
The UK’s favourite sandwich brand, Urban Eat, will celebrate a decade of producing top food-to-go fare this month, with the milestone also marking an exciting new chapter for the brand following its acquisition by quality chilled and ambient food manufacturer Samworth Brothers. Over the past 10 years, Urban Eat has built a broad customer base and become […]
Anheuser-Busch announced it will acquire Los Angeles-based Golden Road Brewing. The deal will enable Golden Road to bring more of its fresh, canned beer to the brewery’s local market and to introduce its unique hop-forward beers to more consumers. The partnership will build on Golden Road’s commitment, since 2011, to bring fresh beer to the market […]
Family-owned Bacardi, the largest privately-held spirits company in the world, has expanded its portfolio of super-premium rums with the acquisition of Banks rum. The award-winning Banks portfolio includes Banks 5-Island Rum, Banks 7 Golden Age Blend and various limited editions. Banks rum is currently available in some of the most influential on-premise establishments in the […]
Family-owned Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, has expanded its portfolio of super-premium spirits with the acquisition of Louisville-based Angel’s Share Brands, its subsidiary, Louisville Distilling Co., and its Angel’s Envy brand. This deal marks the Company’s entry into the bourbon category of the North American whiskey sector. “We have […]
Zomato, a leading restaurant search app, announced it has acquired Urbanspoon in one of the largest purchases ever of a U.S.-based consumer Internet company by an Indian startup. The strategic deal marks Zomato’s entrance into North America and strengthens its position as a premiere destination for millions of people around the world who want a better […]
Mars, Incorporated and The Procter & Gamble Company announce that Mars has agreed to buy the Iams, Eukanuba, and Natura brands in major markets for US$2.9 Billion in cash. This is a significant strategic move for Mars Petcare to complement its large and growing global Petcare business. The companies expect to complete the transaction in […]
Carlsberg Group is launching its first global venture into the ‘hard drinks’ category – the category, which was launched in the USA in 1999 and is now worth $1bn per annum. Seth & Riley’s Garage will be launched initially in Russia and Canada. The new refreshing alcoholic beverage is inspired by the USA’s tradition of […]
The Carlsberg Group has entered into an agreement to acquire 51% of Zatecky Pivovar in the Czech Republic. The brewery was established in 1801 and is located inside the castle walls of the city of Zatec, which is in the heart of the famous Zatec (Saaz) hops growing region. The brewery has a production capacity […]
Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks business, has added super-premium tequila brand Peligroso to the company’s portfolio. This announcement comes just three weeks after the company announced a joint venture with Sean Combs that acquired prestige tequila brand DeLeon. “Acquiring Peligroso is part of Diageo’s strategy of creating a collection of superb quality and distinctive […]
