Tito’s Handmade Vodka has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Lalo Tequila, according to a release from the company. Tito’s expects to give Lalo strategic sales support and access to a wider distribution network to scale it up to a brand with a global reach through the partnership.
Lalo co-founder, Eduardo “Lalo” González, whose father is actually the namesake of the brand, will continue to steward Lalo’s production. The brand was co-founded by him, David “R” Carballido and Jim McDermott, and the blanco tequila uses only three ingredients: fully mature Highland agave, deep well water from mineral-rich soil in Jalisco, Mexico, and champagne yeast selected for its harmonious profile.
The acquisition is the first for Tito’s Handmade Vodka in its history.
Andy Hanacek has covered meat, poultry, bakery and snack foods as a B2B editor for nearly 20 years, and has toured hundreds of processing plants and food companies, sharing stories of innovation and technological advancement throughout the food supply chain. In 2018, he won a Folio:Eddie Award for his unique "From the Editor's Desk" video blogs, and he has brought home additional awards from Folio and ASBPE over the years. In addition, Hanacek led the Meat Industry Hall of Fame for several years and was vice president of communications for We R Food Safety, a food safety software and consulting company.
