BOOMING sales of Scotch in fast-growing economies such as China and Brazil have put Pernod Ricard on course to grow profits 8% in the current financial year, despite the uncertain global economic outlook.
The French drinks giant, which owns Chivas Brothers, said it grew sales by 11%, to €4.6 billion (£3.8bn) in the first half. Strong growth in emerging markets compensated for falling sales in some mature markets, including the UK.
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