An interesting quartet that I recently picked up… This is a post from: Burgundy-Report ‘old’ acquisitions...

I've never gotten overly concerned about the acquisitions and mergers in the wine industry that seem to have increased in pace over the past decade and that have inspired some deal of angst among others. I think the reason is that I'm not much of a nostalgian (word?). Also, I see new and interesting and committed wineries popping up like weeds across the country, a great number of which have...

... the financial capacity to make additional acquisitions and we believe because of our decentralized structure we have the management capacity to make additional acquisitions, so we’re not concerned in any way...

Campari reported solid growth in its first half results, with spirits sales rising 45% in the Americas and wine increasing 6%. Skyy sales rose 13.3% overall, thanks to a “very positive performance” from the US and other international markets. Meanwhile, Sella & Mosca vermouth also saw a solid performance in ...

Drinks giant Foster's is considering buying, and selling, assets as part of a six-month review of its troubled wine business.

The wine industry is much more fragmented then spirits and beer given its farming nature and loads of small and medium-sized vineyards. But three significant wine acquisitions were announced yesterday, which we believe marks the beginning of a flow of future mergers in the wine world. READ FULL ARTICLE...

The wine industry is much more fragmented then spirits and beer given its farming nature and loads of small and medium-sized vineyards. But three significant wine acquisitions were announced yesterday, which we believe marks the beginning of a flow of future mergers in the wine world. Stag’s Leap was purchased by a joint-venture between Chateau Ste. Michelle and Italy’s Marchesi Antinori...

... call, according to Reuters . But when it comes to new acquisitions, Laborde said the company...

During yesterday’s financial results conference, Paul Walsh gave listeners insight into Diageo’s acquisition strategy, price pressures in the US and several other key issues. Let’s take a look. When asked about future acquisitions, Paul was guarded in his answer. With so much Absolut rumors ... in acquisitions we will certainly seize those opportunities. In fact, I think we have a reasonable...

This will probably kill any image we might ever have had as serious foodies, but this t-shirt at http://www.cafepress.com/moleculargastro is pretty darn funny.