Poland’s United Beverages Group has acquired the JJ gin-and-vodka brand from UK-based Halewood Artisanal Spirits. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. In a joint statement, Halewood said the disposal forms part of its ongoing efforts to “refine” its brand portfolio. The JJ brand sells more than 600,000 nine-litre cases a year. Under the deal, Halewood will continue to be the “exclusive distributor” for JJ brands in the UK, while United Beverages will oversee exports to internationa ...