In part two of Global Drinks Intel's exclusive interview with the CEO of Disaronno Group, Marco Ferrari walks us through the company's recent acquisitive tendencies, highlighting the differences between buying a start-up and buying an established brand. We also hear his thoughts on the trading environment for alcohol today, 30 years on from when he started in the industry.
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In part two of Global Drinks Intel‘s exclusive interview with the CEO of Disaronno Group, Marco Ferrari walks us through the company’s recent acquisitive tendencies, highlighting the differences between buying a start-up and buying an established brand. We also hear his thoughts on the trading environment for alcohol today, 30 years on from when he started in the industry.
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.



