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Daily Archive: August 27, 2015

Absolut Writedown Hurts Pernod’s Profits, But Company Carves Out 2% Sales Growth

Pernod Ricard achieved 2% organic sales growth in its recently ended fiscal year (positive currency exchange impact pushed reported sales to +8%), but its flagship Absolut vodka brand is weighing down the French drinks giant. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for August 27, 2015

•Bacardi Ltd.’s John Dewar & Sons unit has unveiled a new single malt Scotch range produced at its Royal Brackla distillery in Nairn, Scotland. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 27, 2015

•San Francisco craft brewer 21st Amendment is launching Toaster Pastry, an India-style red ale. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 27, 2015