David Dearie, managing director of Brown-Forman Wines International, told just-drinks.com
that, "as a company we [Brown-Forman] want to be at the forefront with
an eye on consolidation and brand growth internally. Do we need to acquire or
invest in current brands, I think you will see a bit of both."
USA: Brown-Forman to continue acquisition search despite end to KJ sale
Brown-Forman, the US wine and spirits producer that was believed to be one of the companies involved in the ill-fated Kendal-Jackson bidding, said yesterday that it would continue to look at acquisitions. David Dearie, managing director of Brown-Forman Wines International, told just-drinks.com that, "as a company we [Brown-Forman] want to be at the forefront with an eye on consolidation and brand growth internally. Do we need to acquire or invest in current brands, I think you will see a bit of both."