Pernod Mixed in the U.S.

As usual, the 15 strategic brands were the main drivers of growth for Pernod Ricard across the board. They grew 7% in volume and 13% in value overall, thereby demonstrating the very positive impact of price increases and mix effects, said Pernod. In particular, premium spirits grew 17%.All geographic regions contributed to consolidated sales growth, with an accelerated contribution from emerging countries, up 25%. China, India and Russia were, in that order, the leading three contributors to the sales growth,