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In the second part of this month's Sustainability Spotlight, Ben Cooper continues his review of the findings from a new report from Ceres on water stewardship, which identifies the leaders and the laggards in the beverage sector, as well as flags the issues that require particular attention.

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The beverage sector's performance on water stewardship has come under close scrutiny with the publication of a new report from sustainability non-profit organisation Ceres. In a two-part special feature, Ben Cooper examines Ceres' findings and what they say about the beverage sector's response to arguably the most challenging sustainability issue it faces.

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In the most recent of Diageo's series of 'brunch-time' conference calls with regional presidents, John Kennedy - president Europe, Russia & Turkey - offered an overview of the division to the analyst community. Here, just-drinks takes a closer look at some of the key topics covered in last week's call, including new efficiency measures, the performance of the group's Reserve brands portfolio and the company's innovation pipeline.

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It's a question that has been asked a thousand times. But, Chris Losh is nothing if not persistent, especially at a time when other multi-category companies are giving wine the big heave-ho.

Earlier today, Diageo announced plans to invest GBP35m (US$46m) in reopening two of its Scotch whisky distilleries that have been closed for 34 years. Work is set to begin on the Port Ellen and Brora sites - Port Ellen still houses a maltings unit, while Brora is next to Diageo's Clynelish distillery - in the coming months, ahead of becoming operational by 2020. Shortly after the announcement, just-drinks spoke to the group's head of whisky outreach, Nick Morgan, about the news.

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Following today's full-year 2017 results, just-drinks spoke to Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes about regional challenges, product innovation and acquisition strategy.

A new Irish whiskey company founded by one of the creator's of Diageo's World Class bartender competition has launched its first bottle.

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Diageo has lined up a new campaign for its Crown Royal whisky brand in the US, in collaboration with actor and comedian JB Smoove. 

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A day after Diageo pledged to revive two "lost" distilleries, fellow Scotch whisky producer Ian Macleod Distillers has revealed plans to bring Falkirk's Rosebank distillery back to life.

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Diageo is to return to production two so-called "lost" Scotch whisky distilleries with a GBP35m (US$46m) investment.

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Diageo has lined up a new marketing campaign for its Smirnoff vodka brand in the Canadian market.

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Diageo has re-released its seasonal Captain Morgan rum expression to the US market. 

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Pabst Brewing Co has appointed Diageo's former Smirnoff marketing head, Matt Bruhn, as its CMO.

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Diageo has lined up a limited edition iteration of its Johnnie Walker blended Scotch powerhouse, developed in a collaboration between Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve and the brand's master blender, Jim Beveridge.

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Fever-Tree has appointed Diageo's former innovation head to lead its own new products strategy.

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Diageo has said it expects the ban of alcohol sales next to highways in India, as well as a later Chinese New Year, to impact its growth in the first half of fiscal-2018.

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Diageo has lined up a new advertising campaign for its Guinness brand in the UK and Ireland. 

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The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking has released its fourth annual Producers’ Commitments progress report.

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Diageo’s US division has started airing a television advert in the country for its Crown Royal Canadian whisky brand, encouraging consumers to consume alcohol in moderation and to stay hydrated.

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Bacardi and Diageo have been weighing the impact of Hurricane Irma, as the storm moves on through the Caribbean, towards Florida.

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Diageo has lined up a second virtual reality experience in the US, to highlight the dangers of binge-drinking.

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Diageo has appointed Anheuser-Busch InBev as the exclusive distributor for its Guinness beer brand in mainland China.

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India's Supreme Court has tempered the terms of the ban on alcohol sales in proximity to the country's highways, according to local reports.

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Diageo has added to its Blenders' Batch experimental Johnnie Walker range with three new expressions.

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Diageo has unveiled a new US bottle for its Captain Morgan rum range.

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Diageo has released full details of the latest annual series in its Special Releases Scotch whisky bottlings.

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Diageo and Ciroc vodka stakeholder Sean 'Diddy' Combs have announced the release of a vanilla variant under the Ciroc brand.

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Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes has taken a 30% pay cut, according to the group's latest annual report, after he failed to meet long-term performance goals for fiscal-2017.

Paul Walsh just can't stay away from the drinks industry.

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just-drinks is in Cannes this week the Tax Free World Association show. Here's the second part of Andy Morton's blog, which will keep you up-to-date at one of the most important dates in the Travel Retail calendar.