Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Matthew Clark and Bibendum finalise full merger

Published: 11 May, 2026

C&C Group has today announced the merger of distributors Matthew Clark and Bibendum into a single entity – Matthew Clark Bibendum (MCB).

Bibendum-owner C&C Group's operating profit rises with revenue stable

Published: 28 May, 2025

The owner of importer Bibendum, C&C Group has announced its results for the financial year ending 28 February 2025.

Cautious optimism as Bibendum-owner C&C sees earnings growth

Published: 14 March, 2025

C&C Group, the drinks manufacturer-distributor whose ownership portfolio includes Matthew Clark Bibendum, Tennent’s Lager and Bulmer’s cider, saw its earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) increase to €76-78mn for the 12 months ending 28 February 2025. This compares to €60mn for the same period the previous year.