Guinness company news 
CANADA: Diageo rolls-out Guinness Black Lager
23 May 2013
Diageo has extended the launch of its Guinness Black Lager to Canada, 19 months after it was unveiled in the US.
UK: Diageo's Guinness to become 'official' England Rugby beer
21 May 2013
Guinness is set to replace Greene King IPA as the 'official' beer of England Rugby.
just the Facts - Diageo's Next CEO, Ivan Menezes
13 May 2013
Last week, Ivan Menezes was confirmed as Paul Walsh's successor as Diageo CEO. The 53 year-old, currently the group's chief operating officer, will replace Walsh in the top job on 1 July. Here just-drinks takes a look at India-born Menezes' career to date:
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
12 April 2013
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
IRELAND: Diageo to shut Guinness 'essence' plant, 21 jobs to go
12 April 2013
Diageo has confirmed it plans to close one of its brewing-related plants in Ireland with the loss of 21 jobs.
Focus - Fighting Alcohol Harm: The European Union's Strategy Under Review - Part III
11 April 2013
The third and final part of EurActiv's analysis of the European Union's alcohol harm reduction strategy focuses on the different positions being taken on different issues in different regions.
Comment - Beer - Reinheitsgebot Exegesis
6 March 2013
This month, Larry Nelson is starting the celebration of the Reinheitsgebot a little early. Looking back, however, has prompted Larry to look forward and ask; what future for the ancient beer law?
KENYA: Diageo's East African Breweries boss set to leave
26 February 2013
The head of Diageo' subsidiary East African Breweries Ltd (EABL) is leaving the company eight months after taking up the post.
UK/IRELAND: Diageo unveils new Guinness campaign
18 January 2013
Diageo has launched the second part of its latest ad push for Guinness.
INDIA: Diageo avoids 30 years of work with United Spirits deal - report
7 January 2013
Diageo has circumnavigated many years of work building up a spirits distribution network in India by buying a majority stake in United Spirits, according to a senior executive from one of the Indian group’s sister companies.
MALAYSIA: Guinness Anchor Berhad appoints ex-Heineken exec as MD
7 January 2013
Guinness Anchor Berhad (GAB) has appointed a former Heineken executive as its new managing director.
UK: Tennent Caledonian inks Scottish rugby deal
13 December 2012
Tennent Caledonian Breweries has lined up its Caledonia Best ale as the official beer of Scottish rugby.
UK: Diageo sponsors New Year's Eve transport
7 December 2012
Diageo is to sponsor free public transport for London and Edinburgh's New Year's Eve revellers.
US: Heineken extends Winter IPA rollout
15 November 2012
Heineken has extended the launch of its Newcastle Winter IPA ahead of the holiday season.
just the Facts - Diageo in Latin America and the Caribbean
31 October 2012
Next week, Diageo will host its latest investor conference, this time covering Latin America & the Caribbean. Here is an overview of the company's presence in the region.
IRELAND: Ban on sports sponsorship "ridiculous", says Diageo CEO - report
26 October 2012
Diageo CEO Paul Walsh has branded a proposal to ban drinks firms sponsoring sporting events in Ireland as "ridiculous", according to local reports.
UK/IRELAND: Diageo launches online preview of latest Guinness ad
1 October 2012
Diageo will today (1 October) launch an online preview of its latest ad campaign for Guinness.
Comment - Branding - Heritage is More Than Just Flying the Flag
20 September 2012
Many brands in the drinks industry rely on strong connections with their country of origin. James Boulton, creative and managing director of branding specialist Claessens International, discusses how brands can use their provenance to unlock the latent brand equity in their country of origin, and how this association can be kept fresh and relevant for the consumer.
AFRICA: SABMiller opens US$100m brewery in Nigeria
30 August 2012
SABMiller has opened a US$100m brewery in Nigeria as it looks to boost its presence in the country's competitive beer market.
UK: Diageo "on track" for medium term as FY numbers hold firm
23 August 2012
Diageo has posted increases in sales and profits for its latest fiscal year, with the troubles in Southern Europe failing to hold back the emerging markets.
GLOBAL: Diageo launches new Arthur's Day Guinness ad
17 August 2012
Diageo has unveiled a new Guinness TV advert to launch the brand's fourth annual Arthur's Day celebrations.
EUROPE: Vodka marketing director exits Diageo
10 July 2012
Diageo has confirmed that its vodka marketing director for Western Europe, Simon Breckon, has left the company, after less than year in the role.
S AFRICA: Diageo "actively engaged" in talks over new alcohol legislation
6 July 2012
Diageo's president for Africa has admitted the company is "actively engaged" in dialogue with the South African government over proposed new alcohol legislation that includes a ban on advertising products.
AUS: Lion to acquire rest of Little World Beverages
18 June 2012
Lion has agreed to fully aquire Little World Beverages, adding to the 36% stake it already holds in the company.
AUS: Lion gains rights to Guinness and Kilkenny from Foster's
14 June 2012
Lion has captured the brewing rights for Guinness and Kilkenny in Australia from its rival, SABMiller-owned Foster’s.
Comment - Beer - Twitter: Small Beer for Brewers
1 June 2012
This month, Pete Brown, fervent Twitterer, looks at the social media site and considers how the brewing world is talking to its consumers. If they're talking at all.
UK: Diageo "reticent" over Twitter use for marketing
14 May 2012
Diageo is "reticent" over fully embracing Twitter as a marketing tool until the social media site has introduced age-gating, it revealed today (May 14).
AFRICA: Diageo's East African Breweries Ltd, Guinness Nigeria heads swap places
3 May 2012
Diageo has confirmed a switch of CEOs between its East African Breweries Ltd (EABL) unit and Guinness Nigeria.
just the Facts - The 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend
25 April 2012
Earlier this week, Harris Interactive released its annual study of brand health for beverages in the US.
