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.
Over quarter of French consumers to participate in Dry January – study
Non-alcoholic cocktails is the most popular alcohol-free category in France, the study suggests.
Fiona Holland January 03 2025









