Diageo enacts second stage of USL takeover
Diageo has launched its planned offer to acquire a further 37,785,214 shares in United Spirits, which represents 26% of total shares, taking Diageo’s total share to 54.78%.
Havana Club revamps rum bottle
Havana Club International has redesigned its Havana Club 15 Year Old bottle.
UK: ASA bans Captain Morgan ad
A complaint against a Captain Morgan TV advert has been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority.
UK: Beam and Diageo roll out whiskey and vodka
Two major drinks companies are set to launch US-successful products into the UK market.
Drinkaware calls for action against NekNominate
Alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware has called on parents to take the lead against extreme drinking challenges like NekNominate on social media sites.
Molson Coors appoints global corporate controller
Molson Coors Brewing Company has promoted Brian Tabolt to the role of global corporate controller.
Scotland: Diageo launches £5m employment programme
Diageo has launched a £5 million youth training and employment programme in Scotland.
Aberlour set for global push
Chivas Brothers is to launch a marketing campaign, logo and website for its Aberlour single malt Scotch whisky.
Diageo growth slowed by emerging markets
Diageo’s sales volume declined in each of its global regions during the second half of 2013, while net sales slowed to +1.8%, impacted by downtrading in Asia-Pacific.
UK distiller launches cocktail gin
UK-based craft distiller Two Birds spirits has added a cocktail gin to its portfolio. Two Birds Cocktail Gin aims to deliver a stronger juniper profile but still at 40% abv. The launch is exclusively for the ontrade.
Cool drinks brands
There are no alcoholic drinks brands in CoolBrands top 20 ‘A-Listers’ of 2013.