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New appointments, 12 October 2011
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry, updated 12 October 2011.
Organisation
Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard produces alcoholic beverages. The company’s most famous products, Pernod Anise and Ricard Pastis, are both anise liqueurs and are often referred to as simply Pernod or Ricard. The company also produces several other types of pastis.
Vital statistics
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- Founded: 1975
- Website: http://www.pernod-ricard.com/
Recent stories
Innovations
Malibu Winter Limited Edition
Malibu Winter Limited Edition is white rum infused with real coconut flakes that float (mimicking snowfall). Available from Selfridges in the UK (RRP £25).
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Pernod Ricard USA names SWS as distributor
Pernod Ricard USA has named the Minnesota division of Southern Wine & Spirits (SWS) of America, with operations in 35 markets, as the exclusive distributor of Pernod Ricard’s portfolio of wines.
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Financial news, 1 September 2011: Diageo, Arla, Co-op
The latest financial news for 1 September 2011 includes Diageo, China Resources Enterprise, Co-op, Arla and Pernod Ricard.
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Pernod Ricard sells its shares in Georgian Wine and Spirits
Pernod Ricard has announced the disposal, by its affiliate Pernod Ricard Europe, of its shares in Georgian Wine and Spirits LLC to JSC Marussia (Georgia).
Innovations
New Ricard bottle for Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard recently launched the new Ricard bottle, redesigned for the first time since its creation in 1932.
Innovations
Absolut Wild Tea vodka from Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard’s Absolut Wild Tea vodka arrives in the US in January 2011 with a 1-litre bottle, priced at $24.99.
Innovations
Absolut Elyx vodka
Absolut Elyx is a small-batch vodka, produced in an authentic 1929 copper rectification still.
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Jameson announces sales of 3m cases worldwide
Jameson Irish Whiskey has announced annual sales of three million cases globally, including a million cases in the US, its largest export market.
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Scotch whisky sales lifts spirits at Pernod Ricard
Soaring sales of Scotch whisky have helped Pernod Ricard post sales growth of 10%, well above market expectations.
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Pernod Ricard Group sells Lindauer
Pernod Ricard has announced the disposal of Lindauer and several other New Zealand wine brands from Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.
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Pernod Ricard sells Renault Cognac brand
Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to sell the Renault Cognac brand to Altia for a cash consideration of €10m.
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Pernod Ricard sells Marqués de Arienzo
Pernod Ricard has announced the disposal of Spanish wine brands Marqués de Arienzo and Viña Eguia.
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Pernod Ricard sells shares in Ambrosio Velasco for €33.1m
Pernod Ricard Group has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its shares in Ambrosio Velasco SA to Diego Zamora for a cash consideration of €33.1m (excluding debt).
Innovations
Pernod Ricard’s Blenders Pride in new packaging
The new Blenders Pride bottle is ‘a more contemporary presentation, signalling premiumness, style and success, while keeping the core values of the brand alive’.
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Pernod Ricard sells selected local Nordic brands
Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to sell a number of Swedish and Danish assets to Altia for a cash consideration of SEK 835m.