C&C to buy Vermont Hard Cider

Ireland's C&C, of Magners and Hornsby's, will buy U.S. cider firm Vermont Hard Cider Company for $305 million USD (not $305 million euros as reported by Reuters this morning), CBD has learned from Vermont Hard Cider chief Bret Williams. The transaction, subject to competition and regulatory approvals, "will allow the company to fully harness and maximize the growth of its U.S. cider business," per company statement. Bret says they're hopeful the transaction will be completed in 30 days. The Woodchuck