Coca Cola the secret buyer of collapsed beverages brand

Major update after popular Australian drinks brand collapses

Fans of the brand were left devastated when the company announced it was entering voluntary administration earlier this year.

Coca Cola the secret buyer of collapsed beverages brand

Global soft drinks giant Coca Cola has emerged as the secret buyer of collapsed ready-to-drink vodka maker Billson’s Beverages less than five months after it went bust.

Coca-Cola buys collapsed Billson’s ready-to-drink spirits unit

The NYSE-listed soft drink giant has acquired the business from the administrator, with the Cowan family to retain the smaller cordials and soda operations.

Coca-Cola to acquire Australia’s Billson's Beverages brand

The Coca-Cola Company has signed an agreement to acquire Billson's Beverages, an Australian producer of ARTD beverages.