BELGIUM: Pernod V&S purchase suffers EC decision delay
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 30 June 2008
The European Commission has delayed its decision on Pernod Ricard's proposed acquisition of Vin & Sprit.
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The European Commission has delayed its decision on Pernod Ricard's proposed acquisition of Vin & Sprit.
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