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Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes Has Passed Away
Diageo announced on June 7 that long-time CEO Ivan Menezes has died after a brief illness. Menezes, 63, held the CEO role at the spirits giant …
Diageo Names Debra Crew As New CEO
Diageo has named a new Chief Executive Officer following the announced retirement of CEO Ivan Menezes. Menezes has decided to retire from his top post and …
Diageo Acquiring Don Papa Rum
In another sign that spirits giants are getting serious about the premium rum category, Diageo announced in January that it agreed to acquire Don Papa Rum. …
Diageo Acquires Balcones Distilling
As global drinks companies continue to bolster their American whiskey portfolio, Diageo today announced its acquisition of Balcones Distilling. This Texas-based business is known as a leading …
Diageo Acquires Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur Mr Black
Diageo has purchased Mr Black, an Australian cold brew coffee liqueur. Mr Black launched in 2013, by designer Tom Baker and distiller Philip Moore, with the …
Diageo Announces New President of U.S. Spirits
Diageo has announced that Gregorio Gutierrez, currently the company’s managing director of Southern Europe, has been appointed president U.S. Spirits. Gutierrez will report to Claudia Schubert, …
Diageo Acquires Flavored Tequila Brand 21 Seeds
Diageo has announced the purchase of 21 Seeds, a fast-growing flavored tequila brand infused with the juice of real fruits. The brand comes in three varieties: …
Diageo Invests $110M to Expand RTD Operations
As the Ready-to-Drink boom continues, Diageo has invested $110 million in expanding their Diageo Lincolnway RTD facility in Plainfield, IL. This includes the capacity to produce more …
Diageo Announces 2021 Special Releases Scotch Whisky Collection
Diageo has unveiled “Legends Untold,” the 2021 version of its annual Special Releases Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection. The annual series includes bottles from an array …
Diageo Invests in Japanese Distillery
Diageo has disclosed a minority investment in Komasa Kanosuke Distillery, based in Kagoshima, Japan. The deal took place through Distill Ventures, the independently operated and Diageo-backed drinks accelerator. …