Archive of all Diageo articles – Page 4
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Comment & Opinion
The surprising link between beer, climate change, and future farming
How beer and associated farming affects the environment requires attention from the growing and brewing industries, argues Diageo head of sustainable procurement Andy Griffiths
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News
Gordon’s unveils new brand positioning in bid to arrest sales slide
The campaign was ‘the biggest shift in the way Gordon’s is brought to life’ since 2016
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News
M&S and Tesco among top-tier companies in anti-slavery ranking
The new CCLA benchmark is a tool for investors to understand which companies are actively fighting modern slavery
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Comment & Opinion
How long will destocking headaches last for fmcg players?
Diageo’s recent profit warning was associated with retailers pausing orders having built up inventory levels too much, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Analysis & Features
The party is over for big spirits brands, so where do they go?
As recently as a year ago, spirit brand owners were boasting record demand, but now the boom looks to be over
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News
Seedlip founder launches new non-alcoholic drinks venture
Pollen Projects’ first proposition is a duo of ‘Light’ and ‘Dark’ cocktail bitters
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Comment & Opinion
Hannah Waddingham leads Baileys’ Christmas campaign
Baileys probably thought hiring Hannah Waddingham to star in its Christmas ad couldn’t go wrong
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News
City snapshot: Diageo warns over Latin America and Caribbean slowdown
Diageo has issued an unscheduled trading update, warning of weaker than expected performance in its Latin America and Caribbean business
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Comment & Opinion
Ailana Kamelmacher, Intune co-founder, doyenne of foodie PR and storyteller supreme
Ailana Kamelmacher has left an indelible mark on food and drink brands and also touched countless lives with her championing and mentoring of young people
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News
Diageo discontinues Guinness Cold Brew Coffee Beer
The beer had been billed as a permanent addition to the Guinness stable
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Comment & Opinion
Why Camden Town is the latest brewer to jump on the Guinness gravy train
Guinness is in a league of its own, but that hasn’t stopped smaller brands bringing out their own alternatives
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Analysis & Features
Power List: the black leaders blazing the trail in fmcg
Ethnic diversity is improving across fmcg boards – thanks in no small part to this inspirational lineup of black leaders in grocery, many of whom are determined to help others follow suit
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Interviews
Chapel Down CEO Andrew Carter on comebacks, climate change and raising capital
Nearly a decade after a tumultuous exit from one of wine’s biggest players, Andrew Carter is fizzing with excitement at the opportunities presented by English sparkling
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News
Diageo launches scotch whisky regenerative agriculture programme
The spirits giant is to work with 20 key barley and wheat farm growers to ‘advance locally suitable regenerative agricultural interventions’
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Analysis & Features
Can regenerative agriculture make business sense?
Fmcg giants are betting big on regenerative farming to boost sustainability and win over consumers. But the definition is vague. Will the concept hold up, or is it just fertile breeding ground for greenwashing?
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News
City snapshot: Diageo remains on course despite cost pressures and economic uncertainties
Diageo said this morning it would ‘move with speed and agility and continue to invest in marketing and innovation’
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News
Media Bites 22 September: Co-op, Asahi, Wilko, Ocado, SSP
The Co-op’s first-half results lead the coverage in a busy morning for fmcg news.
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Analysis & Features
How the Global 50 largest fmcg companies are turning defence into attack
The world’s fmcg giants have soaked up plenty of pressure, and are looking to go back on the attack. Can they prosper in the post-Covid environment?
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Comment & Opinion
Guinness is careful not to jinx Ireland’s Rugby World Cup chances
Ireland play their first game in the men’s Rugby World Cup this weekend, and expectations for the boys in green are high
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News
Diageo plots non-alcoholic campaigns with Seedlip
The names trademarked are ‘Don’t Mind If I Don’t’ and ‘Drink Interesting’