Pernod Ricard Confirms Merger Talks With Brown-Forman After Share Price Hits 15-Year Low Potential deal could reshape global spirits industry but faces hurdles from family ownership and financial constraints

Pernod Ricard Confirms Merger Talks With Brown-Forman After Share Price Hits 15-Year Low #PernodRicard #BrownForman #MergerTalks #SpiritsIndustry #BusinessNews

For an article I’m working on, I’m looking for #distillers who’ve moved from home/small-scale distilling to professional operations

Mainly from North America but open to suggestions from anywhere in the world 🌎

#journorequest
#distilling
#spiritsindustry

Spearhead Spirits seeks a part-time Sales Manager in NYC to grow on- and off-premise accounts, build retail and bar relationships, and bring a modern African spirits story to market 🍸🌍

www.bevnet.com/jobs/62783-sales-manager...

#SalesJobs #SpiritsIndustry #NYCJobs

ProWein Düsseldorf 2026 Unveils Strategic Overhaul to Boost Global Trade Fair Leadership Organizers introduce new formats, digital matchmaking, and streamlined hall layout to enhance business opportunities for wine and spirits professionals

ProWein Düsseldorf 2026 Unveils Strategic Overhaul to Boost Global Trade Fair Leadership #ProWein2026 #WineTrade #SpiritsIndustry #TradeFair #GlobalNetworking

Brown-Forman Names Jim Peters as New Chief Financial Officer Former Whirlpool executive will join the spirits giant’s leadership team in 2026, succeeding retiring CFO Leanne Cunningham.

FYI: Brown-Forman Names Jim Peters as New Chief Financial Officer #BrownForman #CFO #Leadership #BusinessNews #SpiritsIndustry

Sotheby’s Auction Sales Jump 12% in 2025 Despite Global Wine and Spirits Industry Slowdown New collectors and international buyers drive record-breaking results for rare wines and spirits auctions worldwide

Sotheby’s Auction Sales Jump 12% in 2025 Despite Global Wine and Spirits Industry Slowdown #Sothebys #WineAuction #SpiritsIndustry #RareWines #Collectors

Good Boy Vodka is hiring a State Manager for VA/WV 🍸 Manage retail & on-premise growth, build distributor relationships, and drive sales across the territory.

www.bevnet.com/jobs/62736-state-manager...

#BeverageJobs #SpiritsIndustry #SalesCareers

Pronghorn taps a part-time Sales Manager to grow a modern African spirits portfolio across NYC’s on- and off-premise scene 🍸 Culture-driven, entrepreneurial talent encouraged to apply.

www.bevnet.com/jobs/62720-sales-manager...

#SpiritsIndustry #NYCJobs #BeverageNews

Pernod Ricard Reports 15% Profit Drop as U.S. Tariffs and China Slowdown Hit Sales French spirits giant cites weak demand and unfavorable market conditions in its two largest markets for the sharp decline

FYI: Pernod Ricard Reports 15% Profit Drop as U.S. Tariffs and China Slowdown Hit Sales #PernodRicard #ProfitDrop #USTariffs #ChinaSlowdown #SpiritsIndustry

Diageo Reports 4% Drop in Net Sales for First Half of Fiscal 2026 Spirits giant cites weaker North American demand and price pressures as key factors behind revenue decline

Diageo Reports 4% Drop in Net Sales for First Half of Fiscal 2026 #Diageo #SpiritsIndustry #NetSales #Fiscal2026 #RevenueDecline

ProWein Düsseldorf Launches ProWein Agora to Spotlight Future Trends in Wine and Spirits Industry New format will deliver data-driven insights on emerging markets, consumer shifts, technology, and product innovation at 2026 event

ProWein Düsseldorf Launches ProWein Agora to Spotlight Future Trends in Wine and Spirits Industry #ProWein2026 #WineTrends #SpiritsIndustry #EmergingMarkets #ConsumerShifts

Latin American Wine and Spirits Producers Expand Exports to Russia Amid Shifting Market Conditions Sanctions on European imports create new opportunities for Argentine, Chilean, and Mexican brands at Moscow’s Prodexpo fair

FYI: Latin American Wine and Spirits Producers Expand Exports to Russia Amid Shifting Market Conditions #LatinAmericanWine #WineExport #SpiritsIndustry #RussiaMarket #Prodexpo2023

French Wine and Spirits Exports Plunge 8% as Tariffs and Trade Tensions Hit Key Markets Sales to the United States and China suffer steep declines, pushing industry leaders to seek urgent support from European authorities

FYI: French Wine and Spirits Exports Plunge 8% as Tariffs and Trade Tensions Hit Key Markets #FrenchWine #WineExports #SpiritsIndustry #TradeTensions #Tariffs

French Wine and Spirits Exports Plunge to 25-Year Low as Tariffs and Strong Euro Hit Demand U.S. and China sales tumble sharply, pushing sector to third place among French exports and dimming hopes for a swift recovery

FYI: French Wine and Spirits Exports Plunge to 25-Year Low as Tariffs and Strong Euro Hit Demand #FrenchWine #WineExports #SpiritsIndustry #Tariffs #StrongEuro

French Wine and Spirits Exports Plunge 8% as Tariffs and Trade Tensions Hit Key Markets Sales to the United States and China suffer steep declines, pushing industry leaders to seek urgent support from European authorities

French Wine and Spirits Exports Plunge 8% as Tariffs and Trade Tensions Hit Key Markets #FrenchWine #WineExports #SpiritsIndustry #TradeTensions #Tariffs

Fawn Weaver Says Legal Fight Against Uncle Nearest Is an ‘Attempted Robbery in Broad Daylight’ Ahead of Court Hearing Entrepreneur and Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver has publicly pushed back against ongoing legal action involving her award-winning spirits company, calling the… The post Fawn Weaver Says Legal Fight Against Uncle Nearest Is an ‘Attempted Robbery in Broad Daylight’ Ahead of Court Hearing appeared first on Shine My Crown.

Fawn Weaver Says Legal Fight Against Uncle Nearest Is an ‘Attempted Robbery in Broad Daylight’ Ahead of Court Hearing: Entrepreneur and Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver has publicly pushed back against ongoing legal action… #FawnWeaver #UncleNearest #LegalFight #Entrepreneurship #SpiritsIndustry

Global Spirits Producers Confront $22 Billion Inventory Glut as Demand for Aged Alcohol Plummets Major brands slow production and cut prices after pandemic-era overestimates collide with shifting consumer habits and economic pressures

FYI: Global Spirits Producers Confront $22 Billion Inventory Glut as Demand for Aged Alcohol Plummets #SpiritsIndustry #AlcoholTrends #InventoryManagement #AgedAlcohol #MarketTrends

Carabuena Tequila taps an experienced Market Manager to lead growth in Greater Dallas, driving on/off-premise sales, brand-building, distributor strategy, and KPI-focused execution 🍹

www.bevnet.com/jobs/62629-market-manage...

#SpiritsIndustry #SalesJobs #DallasTX

Global Spirits Producers Confront $22 Billion Inventory Glut as Demand for Aged Alcohol Plummets Major brands slow production and cut prices after pandemic-era overestimates collide with shifting consumer habits and economic pressures

Global Spirits Producers Confront $22 Billion Inventory Glut as Demand for Aged Alcohol Plummets #SpiritsIndustry #AlcoholTrends #AgedSpirits #InventoryManagement #PandemicImpact

🤯 Tech glitches + spirits brands = a complete meltdown! Stoli & Kentucky Owl's Chapter 7 exit is a wild reminder that even the biggest names can fall victim to a bad SAP system. 🥃 #Bankruptcy #SpiritsIndustry

Tomorrow on #TheBigIdea 🎙️
I’m talking with Willie Blazer of Willie's Distillery, Inc. about growing a small business while costs, laws, and regulations keep changing. Tomorrow on @yahoofinance.com & wherever you get your podcasts.
#SpiritsIndustry #Leadership #TaxSeason @h-rblock.bsky.social

French Wine and Spirits Exports Plunge 26% in Two Years Amid EU-Mercosur Trade Debate Industry leaders back tariff cuts to access Mercosur markets as farmers protest deal over fears of increased competition and job losses

French Wine and Spirits Exports Plunge 26% in Two Years Amid EU-Mercosur Trade Debate #WineExport #SpiritsIndustry #TradeDebate #EU #Mercosur

Why Authenticity and Speed Now Define Wine and Spirits Marketing Labels, servers and digital content must explain products in seconds, not speeches

FYI: Why Authenticity and Speed Now Define Wine and Spirits Marketing #WineMarketing #SpiritsIndustry #Authenticity #SpeedMarketing #DigitalContent

Pronghorn is seeking a purpose-driven Chief Financial Officer to lead finance, HR, and operations for its culture-focused spirits industry movement. Hybrid role with national impact 🍸📊

www.bevnet.com/jobs/62502-chief-financi...

#CFO #SpiritsIndustry #FinanceJobs

US-EU Trade Talks Focus on 15% Tariff as Wine and Spirits Face Ongoing Uncertainty Brussels meetings aim to resolve disputes over tariffs and non-tariff barriers, with steel and tech regulation also on the agenda

FYI: US-EU Trade Talks Focus on 15% Tariff as Wine and Spirits Face Ongoing Uncertainty #USTrade #EUTrade #Tariffs #WineIndustry #SpiritsIndustry

I’m working on a piece about the impact of #agave oversupply in #Tequila

looking for sources who can speak to the factors behind it & its agricultural consequences

If you have insights to share or know someone who does, drop me a line!

#journorequest
#Mexico
#spiritsindustry

$1 Billion in U.S. Sales at Risk as Tariffs on EU and UK Spirits Remain Unchanged Hospitality industry warns of 12,000 job losses as Scotch, Cognac, and Irish whiskey face continued import duties

$1 Billion in U.S. Sales at Risk as Tariffs on EU and UK Spirits Remain Unchanged #Tariffs #SpiritsIndustry #Hospitality #JobLoss #Cognac

Two-Thirds of Cointreau Bottles Now Made From Recycled Glass as Spirits Packaging Embraces Sustainability Iconic liquor bottles blend heritage, artistry and eco-conscious innovation, transforming packaging into cultural symbols and environmental statements.

FYI: Two-Thirds of Cointreau Bottles Now Made From Recycled Glass as Spirits Packaging Embraces Sustainability #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #RecycledGlass #Cointreau #SpiritsIndustry

Diageo sales fall 2.2% on weak China and U.S. demand Sales fell to $4.9 billion, pressured by weak demand in China's white spirits and softer U.S. consumption

FYI: Diageo sales fall 2.2% on weak China and U.S. demand #Diageo #SalesDecline #ChinaMarket #USConsumption #SpiritsIndustry

Anora Targets €40 Million EBITDA Boost by 2028 After 5 Percent Sales Decline Nordic spirits group plans operational streamlining, core brand focus, and international expansion to reverse recent downturn and restore growth.

FYI: Anora Targets €40 Million EBITDA Boost by 2028 After 5 Percent Sales Decline #Anora #EBITDA #BusinessGrowth #SpiritsIndustry #OperationalExcellence