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.

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.