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Molson Coors sells Hooch, Hooper’s and Reef brands to distributor

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Independent drinks company Global Brands has bought Hooch, Hooper’s and Reef from Molson Coors, brands that it has distributed on behalf of Molson Coors since 2012. Steve Perez, chairman and founder of Global Brands, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Hooch, Hooper’s and Reef brands as fully fledged members of the Global Brands family. …

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