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The PRNDY news page aggregates recent announcements and brand communications connected to Pernod Ricard S.A. and its U.S. subsidiary, Pernod Ricard USA. These items provide insight into how the global premium spirits and wine group develops its portfolio, approaches sustainability, and engages with consumers through marketing, partnerships and category-focused initiatives.
Readers can find coverage of brand campaigns for labels such as Malibu, Absolut and The Glenlivet, where the company outlines collaborations with public figures, new creative platforms and consumer research. For example, Malibu features in campaigns encouraging work-life balance and "vacation you" themes, while Absolut has highlighted a collaboration with Paris Hilton around the Cosmopolitan cocktail and related drinkware. The Glenlivet appears in stories that connect Scotch whisky heritage with contemporary culture and design.
News related to champagne and sparkling wine includes G.H. Mumm’s partnership with TOWT to ship champagne by sailing cargo ship from Le Havre to New York, framed as part of Pernod Ricard’s path toward carbon neutrality by 2050. This type of coverage illustrates how the group links brand activity with broader environmental objectives across viticulture, packaging, distillation and transport.
Corporate and category developments also appear in the feed. Examples include the establishment of North American Distillers to oversee the American whiskey portfolio, as well as a new Route-to-Market strategy for Pernod Ricard USA that introduces dedicated divisions for ready-to-drink offerings and emerging brands. There is also information on the "Good Nights Are Safe Nights" initiative, which focuses on responsible nightlife and harm reduction in partnership with Safe Night LLC.
By following PRNDY news, investors and observers can see how Pernod Ricard’s global positioning as a premium spirits and wine group is reflected in its U.S. operations, brand strategies, sustainability projects and responsibility programs. This page can be revisited to monitor new campaigns, category moves and corporate initiatives as they are announced.
On February 15, 2023, Jameson Irish Whiskey announced the return of SPTO (St. Patrick's Day Time Off) for March 17, 2023, this year falling on a Friday. To alleviate guilt associated with taking PTO, the brand has introduced Jameson Desk Decoys, personalized life-size cardboard cutouts designed to represent employees at work. Each cutout costs $17.80 and can be customized. Orders are available until March 3, and a portion of sales will go to the Restaurant Workers' Community Fund, plus a $25,000 donation from Jameson. The initiative is supported by actor Regina Hall in a humorous campaign encouraging people to celebrate guilt-free.
Malibu has launched a new flavor, Malibu Peach, a sweet yellow peach-flavored rum designed to evoke summer vibes year-round. Available in various bottle sizes (50ML, 750ML, 1L, 1.75L) with an ABV of 21%, it aims to enhance cocktails and create refreshing drinks. The introduction of Malibu Peach coincides with its addition to the ready-to-drink cocktails line, now featuring Malibu Peach Rum Punch in a can. Malibu Cocktails in a Can are also offered in other flavors and have an ABV of 7%. This new addition responds to consumer preferences, as peach ranks among the top five summer flavors globally. For more details, visit maliburum.com.
Tequila Avión has launched a collaboration with famed producer WondaGurl, introducing a remixed version of its Avión Listening Experience, which incorporates the sounds of the tequila-making process. The event debuted in Miami and featured a unique auditory journey as WondaGurl guided attendees through the tasting experience. Additionally, the partnership offers aspiring musicians a chance to win at-home studio bundles valued at approximately $2,875 and a one-on-one mentoring session with WondaGurl. Contest submissions are open until January 22, 2023.
Pernod Ricard is investing $250 million to build a carbon neutral distillery in Kentucky by 2025 to meet rising demand for Jefferson's Bourbon. This state-of-the-art facility will include aging warehouses and a visitor center. The distillery aims for LEED certification and will use renewable technology such as electric trucks and solar lighting. Pernod Ricard's CEO stated the facility will cater to both U.S. and export markets. This investment is expected to create around 55 jobs in Kentucky and support local businesses.
Jameson Irish Whiskey has introduced a limited-edition Table-Top Tree made from empty Jameson bottles, available for purchase starting November 17, 2022. The three-foot tall tree includes 19 empty bottles and a full bottle of Jameson Black Barrel, making it a unique holiday decoration or gift. Designed to be a conversation starter during festive gatherings, it eliminates the hassle of traditional trees. Consumers can purchase the tree while supplies last through ReserveBar.com, enhancing their holiday celebrations with signature cocktails.
On 10 November 2022, Pernod Ricard held its Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, chaired by Chairman & CEO Alexandre Ricard. Key resolutions approved include an annual dividend of €4.12 per share, with €2.56 per share payable on 29 November 2022. The meeting also saw the renewal of directorships for Patricia Barbizet and Ian Gallienne, and Barbizet appointed as Lead Independent Director. KPMG SA's renewal as Statutory Auditors was approved. Pernod Ricard reported consolidated sales of €10,701 million for FY22 and remains a leader in the wines and spirits market, committed to sustainability and responsibility.
Pernod Ricard has partnered with UK-based Professional Bar Training to launch the first fully accredited online education program for bar professionals. This initiative aims to fill a crucial gap in bartending qualifications, offering vocational courses certified by UK regulators. The program includes a Level 2 Certificate and a Level 4 Diploma, focusing on essential skills such as licensing, sales, and financial management. Over 1,000 students have already enrolled from countries including the UK, USA, and China. The initiative supports the hospitality industry's need for skilled professionals, enhancing career progression and retention.
This holiday season, Kahlúa collaborates with culinary personality Gail Simmons to launch the limited-edition Stir It Up with Kahlúa & Gail Simmons: Espresso Martini Kit. This kit enhances the classic Espresso Martini experience by including an edible Stemless Cocoa Cup, festive decorations, and essential ingredients for a customized cocktail. Available through CocktailCourier.com until Dec. 17, this kit aims to inspire at-home holiday entertaining and serves as an ideal gift for cocktail enthusiasts.
Pernod Ricard has announced that Absolut Vodka will be the first global spirits brand to utilize a partly hydrogen-fired glass furnace, a major step towards achieving CO2 neutrality by 2030. The partnership with Ardagh Glass will commence in late 2023, reducing carbon emissions from glass production by 20%. Additionally, Pernod Ricard has joined Glass Futures to innovate sustainable glass solutions. The initiative builds on previous success utilizing biofuels for Jameson bottle production, markedly lowering its carbon footprint.
Ardagh Group and Absolut Vodka have partnered to use a partly hydrogen energy-fired glass furnace, making Absolut the first global spirits brand to adopt this technology. This initiative is part of Absolut's commitment to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2030, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of its glass packaging by 20%. Starting in the second half of 2023, the pilot project will replace 20% of natural gas with green hydrogen at Ardagh's Limmared facility in Sweden, which has supplied Absolut for 40 years.