The battle for Allied Domecq looks set to begin with news that
Constellation Brands, the world's biggest wine company, is
considering launching a rival bid to the £7.4 billion offer tabled
by Pernod Ricard, reports Chris Mercer.
Allied Domecq, the world's second largest spirits producer, has
teamed up with Parmalat UK to launch a range of premium dairy
desserts featuring three of its brands - Malibu, Tia Maria and
Harveys Bristol Cream.
The Fruja liqueur brand is to be rolled out across the US after
successful trials in selected markets there. Produced by Allied
Domecq unit Hiram Walker, the brand is designed to meet demand for
fruity new flavours in the fast-growing...
Allied Domecq has announced the latest phase of its Move to Market
business plan with the appointment of a number of key managers to
three new business units within its spirits unit.
The British spirits and wine group Allied Domecq PLC announced on
September 4 that it has acquired Kümmerling GmbH for Euro20.35m in
cash on a debt free basis.
The Australian brewer Lion Nathan has suffered further blows in its
hopes to beat the British liquor group Allied Domecq and to regain
a controlling stake in New Zealand's winemaker Montana.
