Skirting a possible Scotch loch

With demand for higher-end whisky flat or declining in mature markets, producers should be looking to foster new demand. Tom Bruce-Gardyne reports.

AWL welcomes clearance for Accolade Wines merger

Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL) has welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) decision to grant merger clearance for the combination of Accolade Wines with Pernod Ricard's Australian, New Zealand and Spanish wine businesses.

China slowdown and US challenges weigh on Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard, the world’s second-largest spirits group, reported revenue slump of 8.5% to €2.783 billion and a 5.9% organic decline for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, as a challenging macroeconomic environment in China and ongoing inventory adjustments in the US contributed to an underwhelming performance.

Tech: New age-old problem

Jo Gilbert looks at how the biggest alcohol brands and social media platforms are banding together to tackle the rapidly developing world of online age-assurance systems.

Employers ‘forced to rethink’ role of alcohol in the workplace

The workplace is more age diverse than ever before, with four generations now working cheek by jowl worldwide. However, post-pandemic socialising now looks very different, and business leaders are being warned to make sure they have workplace alcohol policies in place in order to cater to the needs and preferences of a multigenerational workforce.

Pernod Ricard wines to join Accolade at Holdco

Pernod Ricard has confirmed the signing of the much anticipated agreement to sell a majority of its wine brands to Australian Wine Holdco (AWL), the consortium which owns Accolade.

Accolade Wines eyes deal with Pernod Ricard

Accolade Wines is currently in negotiations with Pernod Ricard regarding the sale of some of its assets, Harpers has learned.

Pernod Ricard reports stable Q3 sales amid market challenges

Pernod Ricard, a global leader in the spirits and wine industry, has reported robust performance in its third-quarter sales figures, indicating improving momentum across various markets. Despite challenges in certain regions like China and the US, Pernod’s premium international spirits portfolio and broad geographic footprint have largely mitigated the impact.

Pernod Ricard defends organic decline as spirits sales normalise

Pernod Ricard has announced what it is calling a robust performance in the first half of the 2024 financial year despite declines in its organic sales – a performance which the company is putting down to the normalisation of the spirits market following two years of outstanding growth.

Yann Munier joins Maison Mumm as cellar master

Maison Mumm, the Champagne house owned by Pernod Ricard, has announced the appointment of Yann Munier as its new cellar master, effective from 8 April 2024.

China launches anti-dumping investigation into brandy

China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into brandy imported from the European Union, chiefly France.

Henry Jeffreys: Whisky goes global

Henry Jeffreys looks beyond Scotch and more latterly Japan, to those countries which have emerged as serious, sellable propositions for the trade.

Pernod launches fast food-focused wine range

Pernod Ricard exploring ‘divestment’ options for wine assets

Pernod Ricard, the world's second-largest wine and spirits seller, is reportedly relinquishing three of its most-prized wine assets. 

Pernod Ricard announces double-digit broad-based growth

In its FY23 performance review, Pernod Ricard, the world's second-largest wine and spirits seller, grew net sales by 10% (€12,137m).

Friday read: Provence, Pernod and the rise of ‘pink gold’

Nicknamed ‘pink gold’ on the Cote d’Azur, Provence rosé continues to see a flood of investment into the category – most recently demonstrated by Pernod Ricard, which has acquired a majority share of Château Sainte Marguerite.

France Report: Champagne

With grower Champagnes and the sparkling category in general ascendancy, Lucy Shaw looks at who really wields the power in Champagne.

Pernod Ricard invests in ecoSPIRITS

Pernod Ricard’s venture capital fund, Convivialité Ventures, has taken a minority share in ecoSPIRITS, the reusable distribution packaging company.

Pernod Ricard's H1 sales grow by 12%

Pernod Ricard, the world’s second-largest wine and spirits seller has announced a 12% increase in sales for H1 FY23.

Pernod Ricard unveils new vocational training scheme for bar staff

Multinational drinks giant Pernod Ricard has announced a new partnership with Professional Bar Training (PBT), a UK-based e-learning program for bartenders.