Diageo acquires Ritual Zero Proof
Diageo North America has announced its acquisition of Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits (Ritual).
Diageo announces sustainability partnerships in Africa
Diageo has announced three new partnerships to help build resilience within smallholder communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, as part of its innovation accelerator, Diageo Sustainable Solutions (DSS).
Guinness 0.0 draught trials launch in GB
After a successful trial in Ireland, Guinness 0.0 is being rolled out across Great Britain on keg at a select number of pubs.
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.
Diageo has recovered the distribution of all its brands in France which are currently distributed by the joint venture Moët Hennessy Diageo France.
Diageo sells Pampero rum to Gruppo Montenegro
Diageo has agreed to sell Pampero rum to Gruppo Montenegro for an undisclosed sum.
Diageo has announced plans to invest over €100 million to decarbonise Guinness' home site at St. James’s Gate in Dublin.
Diageo announces new CFO
Diageo has announced that Nik Jhangiani will join the company as chief financial officer (CFO) in autumn 2024, also joining Diageo’s board and executive committee.
Diageo settles lawsuits with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Drinks giant Diageo and rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs have released a statement resolving all legal disputes between them.
Latin America and Caribbean see Diageo profit decrease
Johnnie Walker owner Diageo is expecting to see a decline in profit in the first half of fiscal 2024, due to a “weaker performance” in Latin America and Caribbean (LAC).
Don Julio producer Diageo, has announced two regenerative agriculture programmes across its tequila and Scotch brands in Mexico and Scotland.
Jacob Martin wins Diageo World Class 2023
Jacob Martin of Canada was named Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2023 at the global finals in Sao Paolo on Thursday, 28 September.
Diageo sees double-digit sales increase
Diageo has announced its preliminary results, year ended 30 June, reporting net sales of £17.1 billion, increased 10.7%, primarily reflecting strong organic net sales growth, and favourable impacts from foreign exchange.
Newly unredacted documents have shed light on US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs claims of racial discrimination against drinks giant Diageo.
Diageo CEO Sir Ivan Menezes dies following short illness
Chief executive officer of Diageo, Sir Ivan Menezes, has died at age 63 after a brief illness.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sues Diageo over racism claims
US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has sued Diageo over racism allegations and undermining the partnership with Combs Wines and Spirits.
Diageo’s Ivan Menezes to step down as CEO
Diageo has announced that its chief executive officer Sir Ivan Menezes will be retiring and is set to depart from the Diageo Board on 30 June this year, following 10 years leading the company.
Diageo reports 18.4% half year sales growth
Diageo, purveyor of Johnnie Walker and Guinness, has announced half year results to 31 December 2022 with reported net sales of £9.4bn, increased 18.4%, reflecting strong organic net sales growth.
Diageo to acquire Don Papa Rum for €260m
Diageo has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Don Papa Rum for an initial €260 million.
Defending 'nice' whisky writers
A response to the notion that 'without criticism there is only marketing', by DI editor Shay Waterworth.
Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes awarded knighthood
Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes has received a knighthood in King Charles' first New Year’s Honours list, an appointment that allows him to use the title ‘sir’.
Distill Ventures’ Frank Lampen on the Diageo acquisition of Mr Black
In September, Diageo acquired Australian cold brew coffee liqueur brand Mr Black from accelerator programme, Distill Ventures. Drinks International caught up with Frank Lampen, chief executive and co-founder of Distill Ventures to talk about the purchase and what’s next for the programme.
Diageo is celebrating the graduation of 14 students, including seven Ukrainian refugees, from its Learning for Life hospitality training programme.
Diageo World Class GB opens for entries
Diageo Reserve’s World Class bartender competition, now in its 14th year, has opened for entries in the UK.
Diageo acquires Texas whisky distiller Balcones Distilling
Diageo has announced the acquisition of Balcones Distilling (‘Balcones’), a Texas craft distiller and one of the leading producers of American single malt whisky in the United States.
Diageo acquires cold brew coffee liqueur Mr Black
Diageo has announced its acquisition of Mr Black, the Australian cold brew coffee liqueur.
Diageo has unveiled its Elusive Expressions special releases scotch whisky collection, hand-selected by master blender Dr Craig Wilson.
Adrián Michalčík wins world's best bartender at the Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year competition
Norwegian bartender, Adrián Michalčík, has been awarded the title of Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year, which saw bartenders from 50 countries take part.
Diageo sells Archers brand to De Kuyper Royal Distillers
Diageo has announced the sale of Archers, the Peach Schnapps brand, to De Kuyper Royal Distillers.
Diageo has announced its preliminary results for the year, ended 30 June 2022, with strong performance and investments into long-term growth.
Diageo has announced a two-year partnership with Queer Britain in London, the UK’s first national LGBTQ+ museum.
Diageo World Class heads to Sydney in 2022
Diageo World Class will host the 13th edition of its global finals in Sydney, Australia from 12-15 September this year.
Diageo acquires female-owned flavoured Tequila brand 21Seeds
Diageo has announced the acquisition of super-premium flavoured Tequila brand 21 Seeds.
Diageo has agreed the sale of its Windsor business to the Bayside Private Equity and Metis Private Equity consortium, Bayside/Metis, for KRW 200 billion (approximately £124 million).
Diageo India invests in premium gin producer Nao Spirits
United Spirits Limited (Diageo India) has announced an investment of INR 31.5 crores (US$ 4.1m) to acquire a strategic minority stake in Nao Spirits.
Diageo to build $245m Crown Royal distillery
Diageo has announced plans to build a new $245m distillery for its Crown Royal Canadian Whisky brand.
Diageo reports 15.8% first-half sales growth
Diageo reported that first-half net sales increased 15.8% to £8 billion as the on-trade rebounded and off-trade demand remained strong.
Diageo to build $75m whisky distillery in China
Diageo has revealed plans to build a US$75m malt whisky distillery in southwestern China.
Dr Emma Walker will replace the legendary Dr Jim Beveridge as Johnnie Walker master blender at the end of the year.
Diageo to open R&D centre in Shanghai
Diageo has announced plans to build a new research and development centre in Shanghai to further its product innovation and development in China.
Diageo 2030 emissions targets validated by SBTi
Drinks giant Diageo have had their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets, to achieve net-zero direct emissions by 2030, approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as meeting the criteria for the 1.5oC pathway.
Diageo Australia has announced the nationwide launch of Reeftip Drinks Co., a spiced rum RTD brand that will donate 10 per cent of profits towards regenerating the Great Barrier Reef.
Diageo launches campaign against impaired driving
Diageo North America has launched a campaign against impaired driving ahead of the Labor Day holiday.
Diageo acquires Mezcal Unión
Diageo has added Mezcal Unión to its Reserve range through the acquisition of Casa UM.
Diageo sees a strong future for direct-to-consumer sales
Diageo expects direct-to-consumer sales to grow rapidly and emerge as an important part of the business in the years ahead.
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.
James Grant wins Diageo World Class 2021
James Grant from Canada has been crowned the 12th winner of Diageo World Class following a first ever virtual event for 2021.
Diageo reveals top three cocktail trends
Digital platforms that can predict your favourite cocktail, sustainable socialising and the rise of at-home mixologists will reshape the drinks industry, according to Diageo.
Analysis: Diageo's recovery mode in 2021
Diageo shareholders were toasting chief executive Ivan Menezes after he said they can expect to receive billions of pounds in share buybacks or special dividends. The Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and Guinness producer announced that organic profit should grow by at least 14% in the year to 30 June.
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.