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Molson Coors to Acquire Monaco Maker Atomic Brands

Molson Coors to Acquire Monaco Maker Atomic Brands

Molson Coors has struck a deal to acquire spirits-based, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail pioneer Atomic Brands, whose Monaco Cocktails entered the then-nascent space in 2012. The deal should come as no surprise, as it aligns with Molson Coors’ goals to expand its beyond beer portfolio, part of the Horizon 2030 plan CEO Rahul Goyal outlined earlier this year.

A-B Strikes Deal for Advance Beverage in California; Southern Glazer’s to Add Clare Rose on Long Island

A-B Strikes Deal for Advance Beverage in California; Southern Glazer’s to Add Clare Rose on Long Island

A pair of big red network distribution deals were announced in the last 24 hours. Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to purchase the distribution rights of its brands, as well as “certain craft/NA brands,” from Advance Beverage Company in Bakersfield, California. Meanwhile, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits inked a deal for independent A-B distributor Clare Rose on Long Island.

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Does Blue Run and Molson Coors Deal Signal More Spirits M&A?

Does Blue Run and Molson Coors Deal Signal More Spirits M&A?

Molson Coors made headlines this week when it announced that it agreed to purchase Kentucky-based distillery Blue Run Spirits, marking the beer giant’s first spirits acquisition and the formal launch of its Coors Spirits Co. business.

Molson Coors Set to Acquire Blue Run in First Spirits Acquisition

Molson Coors Set to Acquire Blue Run in First Spirits Acquisition

Molson Coors has agreed to purchase Kentucky-based distillery Blue Run Spirits, marking the beer giant’s first spirits acquisition and the formal launch of its Coors Spirits Co. business. The amount was not disclosed.

Monster: Plans for Bang and Bev-Alc Become Clearer In Q2 Earnings Call

Monster: Plans for Bang and Bev-Alc Become Clearer In Q2 Earnings Call

Monster Energy is drawing up plans for Bang. After completing its acquisition of Bang manufacturer Vital Pharmaceuticals’ (VPX) assets on July 31 for $362 million, Monster co-CEO Rodney Sacks said during the company’s Q2 2023 earnings call yesterday that it is now preparing to fully integrate its former rival into the Monster Energy system.

Molson Coors Q2: Shelf Space Gains Expected in Top 20 Retailers; Core Brands Add 12K Tap Handles

Molson Coors Q2: Shelf Space Gains Expected in Top 20 Retailers; Core Brands Add 12K Tap Handles

The fallout of Bud Light’s sales declines has led to several gains for Molson Coors in the second quarter with potentially more on the horizon. During Tuesday’s call with investors and analysts, Molson Coors president and CEO Gavin Hattersley noted that several retailers have moved up the timing of their shelf resets from the spring to the fall.