Beverages M&A Transactions

Zing Zang is a manufacturer and seller of non-alcoholic cocktail mixes throughout the United States and Canada at local liquor and grocery stores, as well as in the restaurants, bars, and country clubs. Zing Zang was founded in 1997 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Mizkan Americas, Inc.
Company
Food
Mt Prospect, Illinois
www.mizkan.com
Advisors: Parsons Behle & Latimer , Spayne Lindsay & Co.

NexPhase Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.nexphase.com

Pickle Juice is a functional beverage that helps prevent muscle cramps and rapidly replenishes electrolytes. Its current product lineup includes Original Pickle Juice, Chili Lime Pickle Juice, and Pickle Juice Chaser. Pickle Juice is based in Mesquite, Texas.

Azalea Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Greenville, South Carolina
www.azaleacapital.com

Elouan produces wines sourced from grapes from multiple vineyard regions across Oregon, blending them to create wines with structure, acidity, and depth. Elouan is based in Rutherford, California.

Stoller Wine Group
Company
Beverages
Dayton, Oregon
www.stollerwinegroup.com

Copper Cane LLC
Company
Beverages
Helena, California
www.coppercane.com

Telemark Kildevann is a family-owned manufacturer of soft drinks and bottled water. Telemark Kildevann is based in Fyresdal, Norway.

Refresco Gerber
Company
Beverages
Rotterdam, Netherlands
www.refresco.com

Cirelli is a company specializing in the production of high-end organic and amphora wines, renowned for their authenticity and refinement. Cirelli is based in Teramo, Italy.

Tenuta Ulisse
Company
Beverages
Chieti, Italy
www.tenutaulisse.it
Advisor: ATHENA

Old Elk Distilleries specializes in craft whiskey production, known for its bourbons and whiskeys. Old Elk Distilleries was founded in 2013 and is based in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Middle West Spirits
Company
Beverages
Columbus, Ohio
www.middlewestspirits.com

Tenzing Natural Energy is a plant-based energy drink brand that offers low-calorie, natural caffeine beverages. Tenzing Natural Energy was founded in 2016 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Heineken
Company
Beverages
Amsterdam, Netherlands
www.theheinekencompany.com

Harvest Hill is a manufacturer and marketer of the Juicy Juice, SunnyD, Veryfine, Fruit2O, Hug, Big Burst, Guzzler 100% juice, juice drinks and flavored water brands, as well as the Daily's cocktails brand and the nutrament nutritional energy drink brand. Harvest Hill was founded in 2014 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.

Castillo Hermanos
Company
Diversified
Guatemala, Guatemala
www.castillohermanos.global
Advisors: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom , Citi

Brynwood Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Greenwich, Connecticut
www.brynwoodpartners.com

Gin City is focused on brand development and international expansion. Gin City is based in Munich, Germany.

Miami Breeze
Company
Automotive
Miami, Florida
www.miami-breeze.us

Howler Head Whiskey is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with a natural banana flavor.

Infinium Spirits
Company
Beverages
San Diego, California
www.infiniumspirits.com

Monkey Spirit
Company
Beverages

poppi is a prebiotic soda brand that combines prebiotics and fruit juice to create a deliciously refreshing, mouthwatering low-calorie soda with no more than 5 grams of sugar per serving. The company's brand-first approach, cultural cache, and rapid growth have nurtured an incredibly loyal community, including celebrity fans. It is available in 14 delicious flavors Strawberry Lemon, Raspberry Rose, Orange, Ginger Lime, Watermelon, Cherry Limeade, Grape, Wild Berry, Classic Cola, Root Beer, Doc Pop, Lemon Lime, Orange Cream and Cherry Cola. poppi is based in Austin, Texas.

PepsiCo
Company
Beverages
Purchase, New York
www.pepsico.com
Advisors: Cravath, Swaine & Moore , J.P. Morgan Securities , Centerview Partners

Blue Chair Bay Rum is an independently owned rum brand, having sold millions of cases globally since its inception. Blue Chair Bay Rum was founded in 2013 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Next Century Spirits
Company
Beverages
Raleigh, North Carolina
www.nextcenturyspirits.com

Blue Monkey is a locally based, family-owned, and operated beverage and snack company in Canada and the United States. Blue Monkey is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Boyne Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Miami, Florida
www.boynecapital.com

Alani is a health and wellness brand focused on providing low-calorie products with unique flavors. Alani Nu offers a range of products including energy drinks, daily essentials, on-the-go snacks and more, and can be found at Walmart, Target, GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe, Kroger Family Stores nationwide, Costco and on Amazon. Alani was formed in 2018 and is headquartered in Louisville Kentucky.

Celsius
Company
Beverages
Boca Raton, Florida
www.celsiusholdingsinc.com
Advisors: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer , UBS Investment Bank

Arcadia Vineyard is a producer of a wine. Arcadia Vineyard is based in Napa, California.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Company
Beverages
Napa, California
www.stagsleapwinecellars.com

Aura Bora makes premium beverages from herbs, fruits, and flowers. Its line of craft sparkling waters is sold through diversified channels, including grocery stores, ecommerce outlets, and foodservice companies across the country. Aura Bora was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Next In Natural
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Brooklyn, New York
www.nextinnatural.com