Constellation Brands
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The company in brief
Constellation Brands is an American producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits. It is one of the largest alcoholic beverage companies in the world, with operations primarily in the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. The company's portfolio includes popular brands such as Corona and Modelo beers (in the US), Robert Mondavi wines, and High West whiskey.
Timeline
- 1945 The company was founded as Canandaigua Industries by Marvin Sands.
- 2000 The company changed its name to Constellation Brands.
- 2013 Acquired full ownership of Crown Imports, gaining exclusive import and marketing rights for Modelo and Corona beers in the US.
- 2016 Acquired High West Distillery, a craft whiskey producer from Utah.
- 2018 Made a significant investment in Canopy Growth Corporation, a Canadian cannabis company.
