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Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard pushes Absolut x Tabasco 19th October 2026 /

Pernod Ricard pushes Absolut x Tabasco

Spirits distributor Pernod Ricard has rolled out an integrated, multi-channel New Zealand activation for the global NPD collaboration between Absolut Vodka and Tabasco.


“Frankly the wine business was a drag on performance” – Pernod Ricard’s Kevin Mapson 2nd April 2026

“Frankly the wine business was a drag on performance” – Pernod Ricard’s Kevin Mapson

Pernod Ricard Pacific’s managing director on the future of the business following its wine portfolio divestment.


Pernod Ricard names NZ commercial director 5th February 2026

Pernod Ricard names NZ commercial director

A former Pernod Ricard marketer is returning to the fold, this time taking up the role of commercial director following Talia Tuhakaraina’s move to DB Breweries.


Sale write-off puts Pernod Ricard NZ in the red 12th September 2024 /

Sale write-off puts Pernod Ricard NZ in the red

The NZ operations of the French spirits and wine maker takes a $279m write-off ahead of the sale of the global group’s wine assets to Accolade Wines.


Recall for just-launched Skrewball 22nd August 2024 /

Recall for just-launched Skrewball

Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand is recalling all batches and all dates of Skrewball brand Peanut Butter Whiskey Flavoured Liqueur, due to the presence of an undeclared allergen, namely sesame.


Pernod Ricard finds buyer for ANZ wine portfolio  18th July 2024 /

Pernod Ricard finds buyer for ANZ wine portfolio 

The global drinks company is selling its NZ, Australian and Spanish wine brands to the owner of Accolade Wines.


Pernod Ricard mulls ANZ wine portfolio sale 20th September 2023 /

Pernod Ricard mulls ANZ wine portfolio sale

Global drinks company Pernod Ricard is revisiting a potential sale of its Australian and New Zealand wine brands – a divestment it explored in 2019.


Pernod Ricard ANZ media account awarded 24th March 2023

Pernod Ricard ANZ media account awarded

Initiative has retained the coveted Pernod Ricard Australia and New Zealand media account, working across the entire brand portfolio including all Pernod’s wine, spirit, whiskey, champagne, RTD and ‘new to world’ brands.