Jameson helps Pernod Ricard return to growth

Net global sales of Jameson Irish whiskey grew by 9% on an annualised basis in the three months to the end of September; the first quarter of parent group, Pernod Ricard’s financial year.

Only half of the French drink giant’s so-called ‘Top 14’ list of brands achieved net sales growth in the period, but the group itself saw a transformation in fortunes by achieving organic sales growth of 2%, with sales topping the €2bn mark.

Group chief executive, Pierre Pringuet said the return to growth in the quarter illustrates the group’s resilience in “a difficult context”.