Diageo acquires female-owned flavoured Tequila brand 21Seeds
Diageo has announced the acquisition of super-premium flavoured Tequila brand 21 Seeds.
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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Concha y Toro increased sales by 9.1% in Q2
Leading Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro increased consolidated sales by 9.1% in the three months 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.
AB InBev reports sales increase in Q3
AB InBev reported a 4% revenue increase in Q3 after enjoying surging sales in Brazil, Mexico and the United States.
Gin 1689 targets Latin America
Dutch producer Gin 1689 has appointed specialist firm GinBuilders to distribute the brand in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Diageo halts buyback scheme amid coronavirus pandemic
Diageo has suspended share buybacks for the rest of the year as a result of financial uncertainty sparked by the coronavirus outbreak.
US craft beer production rises 6% in 2016
Craft breweries in America produced 24.6 million barrels in 2016, a 6% improvement than the previous year.
Campari H1 boosted by N America and Asia
Gruppo Campari has announced sales growth of 5% for H1 of 2012, with strong performances in North America and Asia Pacific offsetting difficulties in Germany, Italy and South America.
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.
Diageo’s sales grow despite Europe faltering
Diageo has reported an 4% increase in organic net sales growth for H2 of 2010, despite a drop of 3% in Europe.
New SABMiller president for Latin America appointed
SABMiller has appointed Karl Lippert as its new president of Latin America, following the announcement of Barry Smith’s retirement.
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