Exports grew from 8% of overall volumes last year to 22%. Growth was strongest in Slovakia, the US and Germany. The company’s principal export products are its kosher Slivovice and kosher Plum vodka. Traditional fruit spirits contribute about 90% of the company’s profits, while liqueurs account for 5% and other spirits the remaining 5%.
CZECH REPUBLIC: Jelinek posts 19% rise in income
Czech spirits producer, Rudolf Jelinek, which specialises in fruit spirits, posted a 19% year-on-year increase in income to CZK81m.
September 9, 2002