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.
“Getting on draught is essential” – Big Drop’s Rob Fink on why the on-trade is crucial to alcohol-free beer’s future growth
Big Drop CEO Rob Fink on the rise of alcohol-free beer in the UK, how the market might expand further and the company’s own plans for growth.
Dean Best November 15 2023


