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How the Ricard Family Built Ricard Pastis
In this episode of Family Business Stories, Lucas and Luna explore the unlikely rise of Ricard, the iconic French pastis brand that became a national institution. Founded by Paul Ricard in 1932 as a response to a government ban on absinthe, the company grew from a single Marseille bar to a global spirits empire, all while staying in family hands for three generations. The episode zeroes in on the Ricard family's signature moves: the early bet on advertising, the creation of a Provençal lifestyle brand, and the decision to merge with Pernod in 1975, forming Pernod Ricard. Lucas unpacks…
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