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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.

Diageo embarks on biggest ever marketing campaign for Johnnie Walker Scotch brand

Published: 17 September, 2015

Johnnie Walker has launched what is billed as the largest global marketing campaign in its history.

Tanqueray looks to the past to inspire limited edition Bloomsbury gin launch

Published: 16 September, 2015

Diageo Reserve has introduced a limited edition version of Tanqueray gin based on a 19^th century recipe from the company's archives.

Dalwhinnie releases Winter's Gold single malt whisky with a frozen perfect serve

Published: 18 August, 2015

A single malt whisky recommended to be served frozen has been launched by Diageo-owned Scotch whisky producer Dalwhinnie.

Diageo GB results provide global giant with rare good news

Published: 30 July, 2015

Diageo GB has announced a rise in net sales of 3% in the year to end 30 June, despite mixed fortunes for the group elsewhere in the world.

Diageo facing scrutiny in US over claims of artificially inflating sales

Published: 24 July, 2015

Diageo is facing a probe from the US Securities & Exchange Commission into its distribution activities in the country.

Gin Guild survey: Six out of 10 on-trade customers ask for a gin by brand name

Published: 23 July, 2015

A survey conducted for The Gin Guild by One Poll showed that almost two-thirds of on-trade customers (62%) ask for a specific gin by name rather than settling for the generic house gin when ordering a G&T. The results suggest half request tonic by name too.

Tanqueray builds a gin garden in the middle of London's Quaglino's restaurant

Published: 14 July, 2015

Part of the famous Quaglino's restaurant in London's West End has been converted into a gin garden for guests to make their own cocktails in a promotion by Tanqueray.

Pimm's to take centre stage at Queen's 90th birthday celebrations

Published: 09 July, 2015

Diageo has signed up as one of five official corporate partners for a massive street party to mark the Queen's 90^th birthday next summer.

Smirnoff pledges to fight ban after regulator rules ad breached code

Published: 08 July, 2015

Diageo has said it will fight to overturn a ban on an ad for Smirnoff vodka imposed by the Advertising Standards Authority.

F1 stars sign up with Johnnie Walker for anti drink-driving pact

Published: 06 July, 2015

Johnnie Walker has joined up with the Honda Formula 1 team to launch a campaign for consumers to make an anti drink-driving pact.

Hawksmoor's Reynolds takes UK title in Diageo World Class contest

Published: 19 June, 2015

The UK final of Diageo Reserve's World Class bartending competition has been won by Ali Reynolds of Hakwsmoor in London's Spitalfields.

American whiskey challenges Johnnie Walker lead in alcohol power list

Published: 10 June, 2015

Johnnie Walker has retained its title as the world's leading alcohol power brand - but risks losing the crown in future years.

Diageo stock climbs amid takeover rumors

Published: 08 June, 2015

Diageo's (Bloomberg: DGE:LN) stock has been climbing in early morning trading up nearly 7% following news of a potential takeover of the drinks' giant.