Pernod Ricard acquires premium and super-premium brands maker

Castle Brands now part of company

Oct 10, 2019

Pernod Ricard logo

A subsidiary of Pernod Ricard S.A. has completed the acquisition of Castle Brands through a cash tender offer, followed by a short-form merger. Castle Brands, which develops and markets premium and super-premium brands, such as Jefferson’s, Goslings Rums, Clontarf Irish Whiskey and Robert Burns Scotch Whisky, is now an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Pernod Ricard.

Pernod Ricard

Dairy Food & Beverage Innovations Report

Proteins Innovations Report

Conveying Innovations Report

A timing screw squares Olly containers over the date coder before releasing them down the conveyor 8.25 inches apart.

Metering System Solves Date Coding Woes for Olly Containers

To fix inconsistent date coding for Olly supplements, co-man MSI turned to a Morrison CHS metering system for accurate container placement.

U.K. Distillery Enables Upcycling with Local Collaboration

Baumer Demo Tank Showcases Hygienic Connections

Regulators and industry leaders gathered at the 2025 Food Safety Summit to share updates, strategies, and data-driven insights aimed at reducing foodborne illness.

Maple Leaf Foods' Food Safety Metrics, The Regulatory Future of Food Safety, and a Long-Term Chemical Safety Strategy at 2025 Food Safety Summit

Sanitary Liquid Drum Filling System for Food-Grade Applications

Liquid Foods Innovations Report

Welcome to the inaugural Packaging World/ProFood World Innovations Report on liquid food packaging, drawn from nearly 300 PACK EXPO International booth visits (Chicago, Nov. 3–6, 2024). Our editors highlight the most groundbreaking equipment and materials—supported by video demos—that promise to transform how liquid foods are processed, packaged, and delivered.

Learn More

Proteins Innovations Report

Discover cutting-edge protein packaging innovations from PACK EXPO International 2024! Our editorial team spotlights hygienic equipment and materials designed for the demanding protein sector. From IP66-rated washdown systems and all-servo chub packaging to advanced auto-bagging technology and compostable trays replacing EPS, this report reveals how manufacturers are addressing clean, safe design while improving efficiency.

Take Me There

Products

COMPASS optical sorter from Key Technology

Pernod Ricard acquires premium and super-premium brands maker

Pernod Ricard

Dairy Food & Beverage Innovations Report

Proteins Innovations Report

Conveying Innovations Report

Metering System Solves Date Coding Woes for Olly Containers

U.K. Distillery Enables Upcycling with Local Collaboration

Baumer Demo Tank Showcases Hygienic Connections

Maple Leaf Foods' Food Safety Metrics, The Regulatory Future of Food Safety, and a Long-Term Chemical Safety Strategy at 2025 Food Safety Summit

Sanitary Liquid Drum Filling System for Food-Grade Applications

Duravant Presents Advanced Food Processing and Packaging Equipment at EXPO PACK Guadalajara

Advanced Imaging Software

Next-gen Hydraulic Press

ProFood World April 2025

ProFood World February 2025

ProFood World December 2024

2024 PACK EXPO Processing Showcase

Cleaning & Sanitation: Protecting food safety when budgets tighten

Digital Transformation Innovations Report

Flexibles Innovations Report

Coding/Marking/Labeling Innovations Report