UK: C&C Group announces acquisition of Innis & Gunn beer brand from Scottish company's administrators

Drinks group C&C Group said on March 6 it has bought the Innis & Gunn beer brand from the Scottish company's administrators for £4.5m, RTE reported.

C&C has been a small minority shareholder and a brewing partner for Innis & Gunn for a number of years.

C&C said the deal is an attractive opportunity for the group to further broaden its branded portfolio with a premium well-established brand.

"The integration of Innis & Gunn into the group is expected to present a very low execution risk, with the brand being fully absorbed into the group's existing operational, commercial and supply chain infrastructure," C&C said.

"As a result, the Board anticipates a rapid operational transition and minimal disruption to the business," it stated.

"The acquisition of Innis & Gunn reinforces our belief in the value of strong brands and the importance of our integrated manufacturing supply, marketing and sales business model," it added,

The deal is being funded from existing C&C facilities and is expected to make a small positive contribution to C&C's overall financial performance in FY27.

Roger White, C&C's chief executive, said the company have worked with Innis & Gunn for many years and whilst it is under difficult circumstances, C&C is delighted to bring the brand fully into its portfolio.

"This is a compelling and highly synergistic opportunity to save a well-loved brand for which we currently brew most of the product," the CEO said.

"Our existing brewing and route-to-market platform allows us to integrate the brand effectively and quickly, supporting the ongoing supply of products to customers and consumers," he added.

06 March, 2026