IWSC grows international presence with acquisition

Food and beverage events company the IWSC Group has extended its global footprint with the acquisition of Cochon555 US Tours.

The tour, which “executes a variety of local food events that are focused on raising enthusiasm for supporting family farms”, works with distillers, winemakers, brewers and craft food makers to curate culinary events.

“The new partnership with Cochon555 is an important step in terms of our overall business strategy,” said Allen Gibbons, CEO of IWSC Group

“It forms an integral part of our goal to become the most innovative and diverse events business in the food and drink sector, with a reputation for originality and quality.”

IWSC Group has endeavoured to grow its business in recent years, partnering with UK-based The Whisky Lounge and US-based Atlanta Food & Wine Festival in 2015.

The company has also opened its North American office in Atlanta with a full team to support the expansion.