PERNOD-RICARD, the owners of Jameson Irish Whiskey and Chivas Regal Scotch, said organic growth of its range of spirits and wines rose 10% in the last quarter.

Figures released today show that the sales of Jameson Whiskey, made in Midleton, continue to soar worldwide.

JAMESON whiskey was one of the star performers for drinks giant, Pernod Ricard in the first three months of the year with sales surging 11% in value.

GROWTH of 14% in the sales Jameson Irish whiskey helped drive global sales at Pernod Ricard in the first nine months of its financial year.

A €40 million Jameson Irish whiskey advertising and marketing spend is helping to maintain the brand - associated with both Dublin and Cork - as one of the fastest growing whiskies in the world.

FRENCH drinks giant, Pernod Ricard, which formally took control of rival Allied Domecq on Tuesday, has reported good sales across its various regions in its first half-year.

BRITAIN’S Takeover Panel yesterday set a June 29 deadline for a consortium headed by Constellation Brands to make a rival offer for spirits group Allied Domecq which has already agreed to be taken over by France’s Pernod Ricard.

PERNOD RICARD, owners of Irish Distillers, have reported a better than expected 8.4% rise in first-quarter sales.

Drinks giant Pernod Ricard should be ready to serve up a £7.4bn (€10.8bn) takeover deal for rival Allied Domecq later this week, reports indicated today.

PERNOD Ricard SA, the world’s third-largest liquor maker made operating profits of €742m in 2004, mainly from its wine and spirits division.

Conor Keane, Business Correspondent

Drinks giant Pernod Ricard has announced that sales of Jameson whiskey rose by 11%, in the first nine months of the year.

PERNOD RICARD, owners of the Irish Distillers Group, said the decline in the Irish spirits market has halted and that the sector is recovering after a dreadful 2003.

Drinks giant Pernod Ricard announced sales growth for the first half of 2004 today in line with expectations.

The Combined General Meeting of Pernod Ricard in Paris today approved the 2003 financial statements and decided on a dividend distribution of € 1.96 per share, an increase of 8.9%.

PRIZE money for this season’s Martell Cognac Grand National meeting will top £2m for the first time.

Drinks group Pernod Ricard have reported pre-tax profits of €167m and an increase of 3.7%.