As I write these words on another blisteringly hot day in this record-breaking European summer, Diageo’s stock market performance is showing signs of warming up too. Despite posting a disappointing set of full-year results last week – sales down 2% to US$19.64bn on an organic basis – the company’s share price has risen by nearly 10% over the past few days, and is up nearly 30% since its nadir at the beginning of April.
US brand owner Systm Brands adds Humm Kombucha to stable
Systm Foods, a subsidiary of Systm Brands, now has a three-strong portfolio of “better-for-you functional beverages”.
Jessica Broadbent January 03 2024


