Maisons & Domaines Henriot International has announced acquisition of a majority stake in Beaux Freres Vineyard through its subsidiary Maisons & Domaines Henriot America.

Maisons & Domaines Henriot is a wine importer, while Beaux Freres Vineyard is a wine producer. Both are based in the US.  

The acquisition will enable the acquiring company to expand its portfolio.

Refresco has announced rejection of a €1.4bn ($1.5bn) takeover bid made by PAI Partners, a private equity firm based in France.

Based in the Netherlands, Refresco is a soft drinks bottler.