Drinks

Sharon Rolston Announced As Diageo's New Group Controller

Diageo has announced Sharon Rolston, head of investor relations, is to become group controller, effective 1 October 2018 after Stephen Bolton has decided t...

Heineken Seals $3.1bn Tie-up With China Resources Beer, Shares Surge

Heineken NV has struck a $3.1 billion partnership with a company that controls China's largest brewer, China Resources Beer Co Ltd , as the two firms seek...

Irish Brewers Association Elects New Chairperson

The Irish Brewers Association (IBA) has elected Keith Fagan, country manager of Molson Coors Ireland as its new chairperson. “The economic contrib...

Growing Taste For Aperol 'Spritz' Lifts Spirits At Campari

Strong demand for Campari's bright orange Aperol liqueur in Europe and also the United States helped to boost sales and profitability for the Italian drink...

Teeling Still Hoping For Louth Whiskey Warehouse Despite Local Objection

John Teeling, owner of the Teeling’s Whiskey brand, has said that he hopes to get approval for his new whiskey warehouse project in Louth after plans...

Heineken Sees Revenue Up, However Profits Are Below Expectations

Heineken, the world's second-largest beer maker, has cut its full-year margin forecasts due to currency weakness in some more profitable markets and expans...

Heineken Ireland Appoints New Managing Director

Heineken Ireland today announced the appointment of Maarten Schuurman as its new managing director, effective 1 September 2018. Schuurman joined He...

Quintessential Brands: Premium Irish Gin Is The Next Step

Quintessential Brands is reportedly planning to make a greater move into the premium Irish gin industry. Shane Hoyne, marketing director at Quintessenti...