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For those who like fruit juice in their cocktails, Eckes would be a great bartender. Through subsidiaries and joint ventures, Eckes is Europe's top producer of fruit juices and nectar, as well as one of its top distillers. Besides non-alcoholic beverages, the company also produces wine and champagne, as well as other potent potables. The company operates worldwide, but about 60% of its sales come from Germany. Major fruit juice brands include Hohes C, Granini, Frught-Tiger, and La Bamba. Its top alcoholic brands include Freixenet, Chantré Weinbrand, Mariacron, ZINN 40, and Grappa Julia. The Eckes family of Germany owns the company.
COMPETITION |
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Allied Domecq PLC (ALDCY)
Diageo plc (DEO)
Pernod Ricard (RI)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 1,171.20
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (6.5)%
Employees: 2,321
Revenue per employee: $504,610.08
KEY PEOPLE |
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Herbert Verse
CEO
Herbert Verse
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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Ludwig-Eckes-Allee 6
Nieder-Olm 55268, Germany
Phone: 49-613-6350
Fax: 49-613-635-2425
Online: Web Site
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