Why choose food lion? Food Lion is a sustainability leader, having received 20 consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Awards from the S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Food Lion is the only company in the U.S. with this distinction. Did you know? Did you know?How many businesses does lion beer have? Operating as one company with three businesses: 1. Lion Beer Spirits and Wine Australia 2. Lion Beer Spirits and Wine NZ 3. Lion Dairy and Drinks • Lion acquires Little World Beverages in Australia, and Emersons in New Zealand. • Lion acquires Morton Estate in NZ from The Wine Portfolio.