For those of you with long memories, yesterday’s (26 March) initial media reports of deal talks between Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman – and then the subsequent confirmation by the two companies – probably brought to mind previous mega-deals in spirits, including Suntory Holdings’ purchase of Beam in 2014 or, perhaps more pertinently, the 2005 takeover of Allied Domecq or the 2000 purchase of Seagram.
Bordeaux wine, Cognac trade groups establish alliance
The Bordeaux Négoce and Syndicat des Maisons de Cognac plan to work together to address a number of “common challenges”.
Fiona Holland February 06 2024









