News
Diageo partners with National Pubwatch awards
National Pubwatch is extending its efforts to encourage safer social drinking environments in all licensed premises by partnering with Diageo to launch the Diageo National Pubwatch Awards.
Organisation
Diageo plc
Diageo plc is the largest multinational beer, wine and spirits company in the world. (Source: Wikipedia.)
Vital statistics
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Founded: 1997
- Website: http://www.diageo.com/
Recent stories
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Madonna and Smirnoff partnership continues in 2012
The second chapter of the ongoing Madonna and Smirnoff partnership begins with the appearance of Lil Buck, the winner of the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project Dance Competition.
News
Diageo reveals brewing investment plans in Ireland
Diageo has revealed its decision to make a capital investment of €153m in a brewing centre of excellence at St James’s Gate, Dublin.
News
Diageo completes acquisition of Meta Abo Brewery
Diageo has completed the acquisition of the Meta Abo Brewery Share Company SC, a beer company in Ethiopia, for a cash consideration of USD225m, subject to customary post completion adjustments.
News
Royal seal of approval for pioneering new cooperage
His Royal Highness, The Earl of Wessex, officially opened the first new cooperage to be built in Scotland for decades, which uniquely blends craft and innovation to transform the centuries-old trade.
News
Diageo to relocate production of US supply of Red Stripe
Diageo has confirmed that roduction of Red Stripe currently brewed in Jamaica for the US market will be relocated to the US beginning in 2012.
Innovations
Baileys Biscotti Flavour
Baileys Biscotti Flavour is available in UK stores this month. It’s a blend of Baileys Original Irish Cream and the flavour of the traditional double-baked Italian biscuits, biscotti.
News
Diageo plans £6m spend on bioenergy plant in Scotland
Diageo plans to invest £6m in a new bioenergy plant at its Glenlossie distillery complex in Speyside, Scotland.
News
Financial news, 1 September 2011: Diageo, Arla, Co-op
The latest financial news for 1 September 2011 includes Diageo, China Resources Enterprise, Co-op, Arla and Pernod Ricard.
Innovations
Smirnoff Coconut Triple Distilled Vodka
Smirnoff Coconut Triple Distilled Vodka is available across the US at local retailers, with a suggested retail price of $12.99 per 750ml bottle.
News
New appointments, 13 July 2011
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry, updated 13 July 2011.
News
Coke, Diageo and WaterHealth launch water partnership
The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation, Diageo plc, WaterHealth International and the International Finance Corporation have announced a strategic partnership.
Innovations
Diageo and Coke royal wedding brand activity
Diageo GB and Coca-Cola Enterprises are launching holiday editions of their products.
News
Diageo to acquire Mey Içki
Diageo has reached agreement to acquire Mey Içki, the leading spirits company in Turkey.
News
Diageo releases H2 results
Diageo, the world’s largest producer of spirits and a major producer of beer and wine, has announced its H2 results.
Innovations
HP Guinness Sauce
In readiness for St Patrick’s Day on 17 March, Heinz and Diageo have teamed up to launch HP Guinness Sauce.
Innovations
Johnnie Walker Gold Ice Pillar
French design agency QSLD Paris has been selected to create an outer pack for Johnnie Walker’s Gold Label Whisky.
Innovations
Baileys Pouring Cream
UK dairy company Dairy Crest and Diageo have teamed up to launch Baileys Pouring Cream for the Christmas period.
Innovations
Harp branding is redesigned
Holmes & Marchant has redesigned the packaging for the Northern Ireland lager Harp, giving the packaging a more modern look and feel.
Opinion
36 acquisitions in August 2010
August was another big month for transactions, with 36 recorded around the world. Richard Hall provides the details.
News
Research shows decrease in exposure to alcohol ads
A study conducted by Camy found a dramatic reduction in the exposure of youth to alcohol advertising in magazines.
Opinion
34 acquisitions in July 2010
July was a bumper month for transactions in terms of numbers and variety, but few were above $1bn.
News
Red Stripe launches ‘Ambassador Say Relax’ video
Red Stripe Beer recently announced the world première of the Red Stripe Ambassador’s ‘Ambassador Say Relax’ video.
News
Diageo announces sale of Barton & Guestier
Diageo Château & Estate Wines has sold its Barton & Guestier Bordeaux business to French Wine concern Castel Freres SAS.
News
Food and beverage companies offer aid to Haiti
Tens of thousands died and many thousands are homeless after an earthquake struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti on 13 January.
News
Diageo workers accept better pay deal
Diageo workers in Scotland have accepted a “much improved” redundancy deal, says the Morning Advertiser.
Innovations
Baileys Extra Thick Cream
Dairy Crest and Diageo have teamed up to create Baileys Extra Thick Cream.
News
Diageo to close Quebec bottling plant
Diageo has announced that it will close its Dorval bottling plant in Quebec in late February 2010, moving production to a third party.
News
Diageo reports 6% sales decrease
Diageo reiterates guidance for low single-digit organic operating profit growth in fiscal 2010 following first quarter’s trading.
News
Diageo launches first range of single-cask malt whiskies
Diageo has announced the launch of its first single-cask collection of single malt Scotch whiskies.
News
Diageo posts a 3.7% fall in FY 2009 pre-tax profit
Diageo delivers organic net sales in line with the prior year: 4% organic growth in operating profit and 10% growth in reported eps.
News
20,000 march through Scotland to protest Diageo decision
More than 20,000 people marched through Kilmarnock in Scotland yesterday to protest Diageo’s decision to cut 700 jobs.
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900 workers lose their jobs at Scottish Diageo plants
900 workers at the Port Dundas distillery in Scotland are to lose their jobs after Diageo decided to close the distillery and packaging plants.
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Coca-Cola partners Diageo for summer mixer campaign
Coca-Cola Enterprises and Diageo Great Britain are to launch a multi-million pound marketing campaign aimed at driving spirit-mixer sales in the off-trade.
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Diageo invests in the future, but cuts jobs in Ireland
Beverage firm Diageo has made redundancies in Ireland, but acquires 100% stake in Stirrings and signs new contracts with CSC.
News
Diageo adds fruity flavour to vodka and pre-mix ranges
Diageo Great Britain has unveiled further product plans with Lime Smirnoff and Green Apple Smirnoff, plus three new pre-mix variants in the 250ml can range.