Speaking to media at a 'roundtable' session in London today, CEO Alex Ricard explained the strategy behind purchases such as Skrewball flavoured whiskey and Código 1530 tequila as well as offloads including Clan Campbell blended Scotch and Becherovka bitters. Clan Campbell was sold to Stock Spirits in June last year, with Becherovka transitioning to Maspex in Poland in late December."Since 2015, we’ve acquired 24 brands and we’ve sold 13," Ricard said at the event. "The brands we look to acquire are premium, have strong growth potential, and are present in both dynamic categories and in
Pernod Ricard ‘pragmatic’ about brand sell-offs – CEO
The head of Pernod Ricard has shared some colour on the group’s recent brand acquisitions and divestments, admitting that the company had “missed” some potential purchase targets.

The head of Pernod Ricard has shared some colour on the group’s recent brand acquisitions and divestments, admitting that the company had “missed” some potential purchase targets.
Olly has been reporting on the beverage industry as a B2B journalist since 2003. He spent 18 years at Just Drinks, 16 of which as managing editor. Since joining Global Drinks Intel in 2022, he's interviewed the CEOs for brand owners including AB InBev, Campari Group, Carlsberg, Heineken and Suntory Global Spirits and has a bulging contacts book from across beverage alcohol worldwide.



