Beam Suntory plans to acquire a controlling interest in Sipsmith. The transaction is expected to aid in the growth of Sipsmith and its products.

Based in the UK, Beam Suntory is a spirits company, while Sipsmith is a gin maker, also based in the UK.

The transaction is expected to aid in the growth of Sipsmith and its products.

Domaine Select Wine & Spirits (DSWS) announced the purchase of two distributors, Il Castagno Distributors and Unity Selections, to strengthen its local distribution network.

The two distributors will be merged under a new division, called Local Merchants of Colorado.

DSWS is a company specialising in the import and distribution of wines, specialised spirits, beers, sakes, and shochu.

Kombucha drinks producer Millennium Products has announced the acquisition of CocoKefir, a coconut-based kefirs and yogurts producer.

Both the companies involved in the acquisition are based in the US.

RC Investors has plans to acquire a 51% stake in Ridge Cider Company, an alcoholic ciders producer.

RC Investors is an investment firm managed by Windquest Group.

Both the companies involved in the acquisition are based in the US.

Camlin Fine Sciences has announced its plans to acquire a 51% stake in China-based Ningbo Wanglong Flavors and Fragrances Company.

Camlin Fine Sciences is a food ingredients and anti-oxidants manufacturer and supplier based in India, while Ningbo Wanglong Flavors is a China-based company involved in research, development and production of flavours and fragrances.

Groupe Lactalis has announced its plans to acquire 12.26% stake in Parmalat S.p.A. for €636.77m ($665.44m).

Groupe Lactalis is a dairy product company based in France, while Parmalat is a dairy products and fruit beverages producer and distributor based in Italy.