Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Gordon's gin switches up bottle for first time in decades

Published: 25 August, 2016

Gordon's gin has revealed a fresh new look for the first time in decades.

Diageo dropping the "Guinness" from name of its US beer business

Published: 09 August, 2016

Diageo is changing the name of its beer business in the US from Diageo-Guinness USA to Diageo Beer Co. USA to broaden its appeal.

Diageo boss urges UK to protect Scotch

Published: 28 July, 2016

The chief executive of drinks giant Diageo has made a plea to UK governments to keep the Scotch market "healthy and competitive" in a post-Brexit climate.

Diageo GB net sales grow 4%

Published: 28 July, 2016

Diageo Great Britain has posted its third year of continuous growth with net sales up 4%.

Diageo announces first foray into non-alcoholic sector

Published: 05 July, 2016

Alcoholic drinks giant Diageo is set to offer consumers a no-hangover alternative with an investment in its first distilled non-alcoholic spirit.

Summer push for Diageo Reserve's super premium gin

Published: 29 June, 2016

Diageo Reserve's super premium gin brand, Tanqueray No. TEN, has partnered with a series of London venues to continue to seize on gin's forward momentum.

Brexit: What's in store for Scotch whisky?

Published: 28 June, 2016

Diageo has said that protecting the long-term prosperity of its Scotch whisky is paramount following the referendum's shock result on Friday.

Aidan Bowie crowned GB World Class Bartender 2016

Published: 10 June, 2016

Following three days of competition, Aidan Bowie of the Dandelyan bar in London was crowned the GB World Class Bartender 2016 and is set to represent the UK in World Class Global competition set to be held in Miami later this year.

Insights: How glassware plays a strarring role in the cocktail craze

Published: 07 June, 2016

As the cocktail craze shows no signs of slowing Harpers.co.uk talks to some of London's top bartenders about creativity in serves and how the vessel is playing a starring role.

Major work to be done in Diageo's emerging markets

Published: 06 June, 2016

Leading drinks producer Diageo has dropped its previous objective of obtaining 50% of its revenues from emerging markets by 2015 due to flagging growth in key emerging markets.

Ex-Barcardi chief to become Diageo chairman

Published: 19 May, 2016

Javier Ferrán, a former chief executive of rum maker Bacardi, has been named as the new chairman of Diageo.

Spike in gin and rosé sales at Waitrose as bbq season kicks off

Published: 16 May, 2016

A surprisingly warm early start to May was reflected in an increase in sales of gin (up 15%) and rosé wine (up 39 per cent) at Waitrose.

Debt dispute between Diageo and former United Spirits boss continues

Published: 13 May, 2016

British alcohol giant Diageo Plc has submitted details of its agreement with USL's former boss Vijay Mallya to a debt tribunal.

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Published: 06 January, 2016

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Diageo sells Argentinean wine business to Grupo Peñaflor

Published: 06 November, 2015

Diageo has sold its Argentinean wine business to Grupo Peñaflor, the global drinks group announced yesterday.

Ex-Tanqueray star Nichol creates new gin for City of London Distillery

Published: 22 October, 2015

The City of London Distillery (COLD) has partnered with legendary ex-Tanqueray master distiller Tom Nichol to launch a new small-batch gin.

Diageo puts last remaining US winery on the market

Published: 22 October, 2015

Diageo has put its Chalone Californian winery on the market, according to reports in the US media.

Diageo strategy to release non-core assets brings sale of Red Stripe lager stake to Heineken

Published: 07 October, 2015

Diageo has handed over control of Red Stripe lager to Heineken by selling its stake in the Jamaican brand owner Desnoes & Geddes.

Mikells takes Xerox executive to become its chief financial officer

Published: 06 October, 2015

Diageo has appointed Kathryn Mikells as chief financial officer with effect from November 9, replacing Deirdre Mahlan.

Treasury Wine Estates tipped as favourite to take Blossom Hill and Piat d'Or off Diageo's hands

Published: 01 October, 2015

Treasury Wine Estates has refused to comment on speculation that it is lining up an acquisition of Diageo's Blossom Hill brand and the rest of its wine business.