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Daily Archive: June 4, 2012

Exclusive: Bill Foley Sees More Acquisitions Ahead

In recent years, Bill Foley of Foley Family Wines has been one the most aggressive acquirers in the California wine business. A longtime financial industry executive—he’s currently chairman of Jacksonville, Florida-based Fidelity National Financial—Foley began his wine empire with the acquisition of Santa Barbara’s Lincourt Vineyards in 1996. Continue reading →

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Accolade, Gallo Confirm Ascentia Acquisitions

Accolade Wines and E&J Gallo have confirmed their acquisitions of certain Ascentia Wine Estates brands as reported on Friday by Shanken News Daily. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for June 4, 2012

•Chicago-based Wirtz Beverage Group has announced new roles for two of its senior executives, effective immediately. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 4, 2012