News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
Pernod Ricard has revealed plans to appoint Alexandre Ricard as its next chairman and CEO from January 2015, as it reshuffles its executive pack following the surprise death of his uncle, chairman Patrick Ricard.
Pernod Ricard admits that the effects of a hefty 2012 French VAT hike on spirits has ‘severely affected’ the fortunes of key brand Ricard and other aniseed spirits with 45%+ ABV.
OK, I confess, I am becoming fun averse. Given a choice between 24/7 full-on ‘fun’ and a cup of cocoa and an early night, as my years advance I’m inching closer to the jar of Green & Black’s and the light switch.
Tetra Pak cartons hold the lowest appeal among all packaging formats for UK wine consumers, and face a tough fight to win significant market share from the likes of glass and PET.