Pernod Ricard to Acquire Majority Stake in La Hechicera Ultra-premium Colombian Rum

Pernod Ricard is pursuing its active portfolio management strategy, part of its “Transform & Accelerate” strategic plan

09-Mar-2021 - Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI) is delighted to announce the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in La Hechicera, a Colombian ultra-premium rum launched in 2012 by Miguel and Laura, members of the long-established spirit-producing Riascos family, along with their friend ...

Bespoken Spirits Launches Sustainable Maturation Process to Save Industry $20B+ Each Year

Derek Jeter, Miami Marlins CEO and former New York Yankee, joins technology and beverage industry leaders in investing in the spirits innovator

19-Nov-2020 - Bespoken Spirits, a modern spirits company, today launched a new sustainable maturation process that enhances a spirit’s aroma, color and taste with precision, control, and speed — enabling almost limitless recipes within days, not years. The company also announced $2.6 million in seed funding ...

Bacardi first in fight against plastic pollution with 100% biodegradable spirits bottle

World’s most eco-friendly spirits bottle will biodegrade in 18 months

22-Oct-2020 - Bacardi, the world’s largest family-owned spirits company, has made a giant leap forward in the fight against climate change and plastic pollution today, as it unveils plans to put the world’s most sustainable spirits bottle on shelf by 2023. The new 100% biodegradable bottle will replace 80 ...

Diageo Australia: Bundaberg Rum to donate to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief & Recovery Fund

15-Jan-2020 - The last few months have been decidedly tough for Australia and for so many in its rural and regional communities. The world has watched with sadness and heartbreak alongside every Australian as these bushfires have had a devastating impact on people, communities, land and wildlife. Our local ...

Schnapps producer Pernod Ricard continues to benefit from boom in China and India

30-Aug-2019 - Thanks to high demand in China and India, the business of the French schnapps producer Pernod Ricard continues to perform very well. After profits in the 2018/19 financial year had not climbed as strongly as in seven years, the Group expects a similarly strong continuation. The manufacturer of ...