Sunset Acquires Scout in California

Dear Client:  More action in California. Just a couple of months ago, Hand Family Companies established a big presence in California by bringing Classic Beverage and Stone Distributing Co. under a new Hand subsidiary, Sunset Distributing [see BBD 03-31-2025]. Now they're back to tack on 6-year-old Scout Distribution in Southern California.  "This strategic move strengthens Sunset’s presence in the region while providing Scout’s impressive portfolio of brands with expanded reach and resources," per an announcement this morning. Scout is a