UPDATE 1-Pernod Ricard H1 profits lifted by solid demand in China and U.S.
February 09, 2017 at 01:58 AM EST
PARIS, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Pernod Ricard posted higher first-half sales and profits on Thursday as sales of its Jameson Irish whiskey continued to surge in the U.S., its top market, and demand for its Martell cognac improved in China.
