Spirits producers in sensible drinking pledge

European spirits producers have pledged to step up their efforts to promote sensible drinking.

Pernod Ricard campaign against drink driving

Pernod Ricard Q1 sales up 10%

Pernod Ricard has reported a 10% rise in first-quarter sales, helped by strong growth in Asia.

Pernod Ricard sells New Zealand Wine brands

Pernod Ricard Group has sold some of its New Zealand Wine brands, including Lindauer, to a consortium of buyers from Lion Nathan and Indevin, for NZ $88 million (circa £42 million).

Pernod Ricard sells New Zealand Wine brands

Pernod Ricard Group has sold some of its New Zealand Wine brands, including Lindauer, to a consortium of buyers from Lion Nathan and Indevin, for NZ $88 million (circa £42 million).

Pernod Ricard sells Renault Cognac

Pernod Ricard has sold the Renault Cognac brand to the Finnish drinks operation Altia for €10 million.

Pernod Ricard groups international wines together

Pernod Ricard is to group its key international wine brands together under one umbrella - Premium Wine Brands - following a strategic review.

Pernod Ricard ups investment by 30% for Christmas

Pernod Ricard has unveiled the firm's Christmas plans ? it has upped marketing investment by 30% for this year's focus on premium brands across TV ad campaigns, sponsorships and new packaging.

First Drinks to take on Irish brands

First Drinks has announced that it is taking over the distribution of three brands following the William Grant & Sons acquisition of the C&C Group's spirits and liqueurs business last month.

First Drinks boosts portfolio

First Drinks is taking over the distribution of Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey, Carolans cream liqueur and Irish Mist whiskey liqueur in the UK.

Wine and spirits rebound - LVMH

Luxury products group, Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) has reported its wine and spirits division has made a strong return to growth in the first half of the year.

Pernod Ricard announces sale of Bodegas Marques de Arienzo

Pernod Ricard has announced the cash sale of its Bodegas Marques de Arienzo winery in Spain for €28 million.

Pernod Ricard to use Facebook in anti drink-driving campaign

Pernod Ricard UK is to use social networking sites to target 18 to 24-year-old drivers in the the latest phase of its Accept Responsibility campaign.

William Grant buys up Irish brands in £250m deal

William Grant & Sons Ltd is the new owner of a portfolio of Irish spirits and liqueur brands, following the £250m acquisition of C&C's spirits.

Pernod Ricard launches online bartender community

Pernod Ricard UK has launched an online networking and knowledge sharing community for on-trade professionals.

Pernod Ricard launches online community for bartenders

Pernod Ricard has launched an online networking and knowledge-sharing community dedicated exclusively to bartenders in the UK on-trade.

VIP Producer - The Balvenie

William Grant and Sons - The Balvenie, Dufftown, Speyside.

Lagnado to head Bacardi marketing

Bacardi has hired the woman who masterminded the Campaign for Real Beauty for Dove soap as its new global marketing boss.

Smirnoff retains top spot in brand survey

Smirnoff has retained its top spot as the global leading alcoholic drinks brand according to an annual drinks industry survey.

William Grant bids to take on C&C Group's spirits and liqueur business

William Grant & Sons has entered into an agreement with the C&C Group to acquire its spirits and liqueur business for €300m.