Food
Europe is taking a hard line regarding names of its regional varietals being used on the labels of U.S. jug brands.
Nov. 24, 2003
Business
The vintner accepts a sweetened $1.03-billion offer, ending a battle between management and family members.
Nov. 4, 2004
A large shareholder of the wine producer indicates she would be open to talks if another suitor emerged.
July 1, 2004
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Donna Karan announced today that she will be stepping down as chief designer of Donna Karan International to devote more time to her stand-alone Urban Zen brand, and to her charitable causes.
June 30, 2015
Constellation Brands Inc., the world’s biggest wine company, is selling its Almaden and Inglenook wine brands and the Paul Masson winery in Madera, Calif., to Wine Group for $134 million in cash.
Jan. 24, 2008
Constellation Brands placed a big bet on the booming craft beer market Monday, announcing an agreement to purchase San Diego-based Ballast Point Brewing and Spirits for $1 billion.
Nov. 16, 2015
Constellation Brands Inc., the world’s largest winemaker, sold California’s Arrowood and Byron wineries Tuesday to Legacy Estates Group for $40 million as it trims assets after the purchase of Robert Mondavi Corp.
March 16, 2005
Firm is exploring an acquisition that could put it at the top of a glutted market.
Jan. 14, 2003
Constellation Brands, the third-largest beer company in the U.S., with Corona, Modelo and Pacifico in its portfolio, has purchased San Diego’s Ballast Point Brewing and Spirits for $1 billion.
Nov. 17, 2015
Shares of Ravenswood Winery Inc. surged 65% on Wednesday to their highest level since the company went public in April 1999, after alcoholic beverage producer Constellation Brands Inc. agreed to acquire the winery for $148 million.
April 12, 2001