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We hosted a new edition of Nixon Peabody LLP's Hot Topic series, this time focusing on the food and beverage industry. We heard some great insights from a panel of private equity, M&A, and food & beverage industry leaders (Joe Faro, Matthew Finnerty, Helana Robbins Huddleston CPA, CIRA, MBA, Rhonda Kallman, Robert Schmidt, Alberto Sinesi) about their market outlook and the trends driving growth and opportunity. Here’s my video summary of the event. What M&A trends are you observing in the food and beverage sector?

Twig's Beverage has called Shawano home for more than seven decades. And with a 72-year history, they're staying true to their successful past while evolving to keep up with current trends.  We recently spoke with Ben Hartwig, VP of Twig’s Beverage, Inc to learn more about their 72-year history. Read the full article to learn about the business, including their special ingredients for the popular Twig’s-bottled Sun Drop!

Hot off the Press! 🔥   @OPM Group have been featured in the summer edition of Brewing & Beverage Industries Business Magazine!   If you have ever wondered how to gain brand success in a changing market, give our article a read 👀   https://lnkd.in/e5yhTFFz #OPMGroup #Beverage #Labels #MarketGrowth #ProductDevelopment

How does Stone's Beer & Beverage Market set itself apart from large beer & liquor corporations like grocery stores and gas stations? By designing custom labels for each case of beer. With a little bit of magic 🪄 the team pulls all their product information from Thrive's catalog management system to print unique product labels. 

Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company’s Brewing Company Agrees 10-Year Partnership with Stonegate Group 🍺 Formed in 2010, the UK’s largest pub company, The Stonegate Group, operates 4,500 pubs and bars across the UK, including familiar names such as Slug and Lettuce Leeds, Craft Union Pub Company and Be At One Cocktail Bars. From Spring 2024, CMBC will manage all keg and cask deliveries to Stonegate’s managed estate, introducing 29 new vehicles and creating around 100 new jobs in the distribution and warehousing sectors 🚛 The deal will increase the presence of premium beer brands, including Brooklyn Brewery and Birrificio Angelo Poretti, the two groups are working together to ensure a smooth transition 🤝 Paul Thomas Davies, CEO of CMBC, says “This is a momentous agreement for both CMBC and Stonegate Group, securing a long-term partnership to deliver a range of our fantastic beer brands into thousands of Stonegate Group’s excellent pubs”. #logistics #beer #partnerships #carlsberg #fmcg

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Check out our most recent press feature in BEVNET - “BarTrack Launches the Smart Draft™ System”. 📰🗞️🍻 The innovative Smart Draft™ System product lineup is changing the way retailers interact with their draft systems, and revolutionizing the fragmented draft beverage space into a fully integrated ecosystem. “The Smart Draft System assists at every step of the draft beverage process, from inventory to maintenance, beverage ordering, analyzing data, and pouring a perfect pint for every customer,” said Brett Danielson, co-founder and CEO of BarTrack. “We’re in the business of happier customers, less stressed bar managers, and more lucrative bars, breweries, restaurants, and stadiums.” 💌 Read the full release at the link - https://lnkd.in/e3gptE6h • • • #bevnet #turnitupmedia #bartrack #poursmarter #innovation #smartdraftsystem #qualitymanagement #hospitalitynews #pressrelease #bevnews #brewery #bar

Company acquisitions can be seen as opportunities for growth, innovation, and expansion. They allow companies to reach new markets, acquire talented teams, and access valuable resources, ultimately paving the way for greater success and impact. Each acquisition represents a milestone in the company's journey, demonstrating resilience, vision, and the willingness to adapt to changing landscapes. Embracing acquisitions with enthusiasm and a forward-thinking mindset can inspire employees, stakeholders, and the broader community, fostering a culture of progress and achievement.