Drinks distributor wins €18m deals

THE Cork-based Barry & Fitzwilliam independent distributor of international wines, spirits and beer brands, has clinched direct distribution contracts with a number of drinks groups that will be worth e18 million a year to the group.

Due to come into effect on April 6, the new contracts involve such major names as Beam Global Spirits & Wine; Bols Amsterdam; The Edrington Group; Rémy Cointreau Group; SPI Group; and involve a total of 23 internationally-recognised brands.

Michael Barry, group managing director, said that the value of the new deals will add significantly to group turnover which was over e83m in 2008.