US: Fortune Brands separates units, holds on to Beam Global

By just-drinks.com editorial team | 8 December 2010

Fortune Brands has confirmed that it will break up its three business units and will look to become "focused solely" on its Beam Global Spirits & Wine division.

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Fortune Brands has confirmed that it will break up its three business units and will look to become "focused solely" on its Beam Global Spirits & Wine division.

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