Guinness shines despite Diageo sales decline
Diageo reported a net sales decline of 1.4% to $20.3 billion for the year end 30 June 2024 which the company pinned on unfavourable foreign exchange and inflation.
Double Chicken Please tops North America's 50 Best
Double Chicken Please has been crowned the best bar in North America following a live awards ceremony of North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, held on 4 May.
Blood Monkey Irish Gin launches in Canada
Outcast Brands, the creators of Blood Monkey Irish Gin, have announced that its flagship gin is now available in Canada through the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).
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Puerto de Indias is the market leader in Spain’s strawberry gin segment, and a pioneer in creating the first gin from natural strawberries.
Diageo acquires female-owned flavoured Tequila brand 21Seeds
Diageo has announced the acquisition of super-premium flavoured Tequila brand 21 Seeds.
Diageo to build $245m Crown Royal distillery
Diageo has announced plans to build a new $245m distillery for its Crown Royal Canadian Whisky brand.
50 Best to launch North America list this summer
The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will launch a North America list for the first time in its history this summer.
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In less than two months wine and spirits professionals from around the world will meet in North America for the first major trade event of its kind since 2020.
Diageo reports 16% organic net sales growth
Diageo has outperformed analysts’ expectations by reporting organic net sales growth of 16% for the year to June 30.
Diageo North America announces Pronghorn, a diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiative
Diageo North America has announced Pronghorn, an economic initiative to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion in the spirits industry.
AB InBev has announced that North America president Michel Doukeris will succeed veteran leader Carlos Brito as chief executive this summer.
Diageo tops up interim dividend after organic sales increase
Diageo managed to grow organic sales by 1% in the six months to December 31 despite suffering from restrictions on the on-trade and travel retail.
Diageo appoints Menezes to the board
Ivan Menezes has been appointed to the Diageo board as an executive director with effect from July 2.
Patrón enlists former Diageo VP
Patrón Spirits has appointed Phil Gervasi, a former VP at Diageo, as executive vice president of sales for North America.
Asia-Pacific and Latin America spur AB InBev growth
AB InBev’s buoyant Asia-Pacific and Latin America markets have offset negative growth in North America and Europe, to spur overall revenue growth.
Arthur's Day Guinness celebrations to return
Diageo has announced the return of its Arthur’s Day celebrations for stout brand Guinness.
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Ben Branson on the future of non-alc spirits
In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive.
