The 1988 acquisition of Irish Distillers Ltd (IDL) by Pernod Ricard is the great drinks industry acquisition that almost never happened. As the story goes, the French company – then a fraction of the size of today’s colossus – originally only wanted a small slice of the Irish whiskey pie.
Westons Cider eyes 2030 anniversary turnover target
The UK cider business marks its 150th anniversary in 2030 – and is lining up a sales milestone.
Dean Best October 21 2025


