Rémy Cointreau raises a cognac to Asia
Rémy Cointreau's consolidated turnover for the 2011/12 financial year was €1,026.1 million, an increase of 13% (up 15.6% organically) compared with the previous year.
Altia buys Xanté
Altia Plc is buying the Xanté Company and the Xanté spirits brand from the Swedish Tilander family.
Fuller's posts half-year growth of 6%
London Pride brewer Fuller’s has announced half-year growth of 6% after registering a turnover of £128m.
Rok Stars buys Oval and unveils lofty ambitions
New US consumer goods company Rok Stars, headed by Patron Spirits co-founder John Paul DeJoria, has acquired Austrian vodka brand Oval.
SAB Miller appoints deputy CFO
SABMiller has announced the appointment of James (Jamie) Wilson as deputy chief financial officer.
Comment
It’s ‘up periscope’ for Irish distilleries
I know how wierd this might seem but I often think that the opening of a new distillery is like the launch of a new submarine. It is unveiled in all its pristine glory in a blaze of publicity and fanfare.
