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Is Brown-Forman Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

Brown-Forman has lagged behind the broader Nasdaq Composite over the past year, and analysts remain cautious about the stock.

Barchart

Strike to bring production ‘to a standstill’ at Diageo distillery, says union

Unite members are set to take action at the Cameronbridge distillery in Fife as part of a dispute over jobs.

Evening Standard

Diageo distillery to be 'brought to a standstill' as workers strike over job cuts

WORKERS at a Scottish whisky distillery are set to strike after alleging “appalling” treatment from management, bringing production at the site…

The National (Scotland)

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In 2013, George Clooney started a tequila brand as a side project with friends; 4 years later, Diageo agreed to buy Casamigos for up to $1 billion

George Clooney’s Casamigos gamble became a billion-dollar success. In 2013, Clooney and friends Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman began making tequila for themselves. They never seemed to imagine how far it could go. Four years later, Diageo agreed to buy Casamigos for up to $1 billion. What started as a…

The Economic Times

More than 70,000 pints of Guinness stolen in brazen theft from UK depot

The barrels, with an estimated value of £115,000, were taken from an industrial estate in Runcorn on Monday

The Independent UK

Strike threat at Diageo distillery as potential job cuts loom

Around 100 workers at Diageo’s distillery in the East of Fife are set to vote on taking strike action as the threat of job cuts looms

The National (Scotland)

Varun Beverages forays into alcohol business, names ex-Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra to lead new unit

Varun Beverages will enter the alcoholic drinks market with a new subsidiary. The company appointed a former Diageo executive to lead this new venture. This move signifies a significant diversification into a new product category. Varun Beverages also plans a joint venture in Tunisia for beverage production. These strategic expansions…

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Scottish whisky distillery workers could go on strike over 'appalling' treatment

Around 100 workers at a Scottish whisky distillery could go on strike after alleging 'appalling' treatment from management

The National (Scotland)

FTSE 100 outperforms as oil price heads lower

Oil prices edged lower despite US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declaring that an ‘economic D-Day’ had begun against Iran.

Evening Standard

FSSAI inspects Pernod Ricard plant, collects whisky samples in wider industry probe

Pernod Ricard's Bengaluru plant was inspected by India's food safety regulator, with officials collecting liquor samples and seeking documents as part of heightened scrutiny of the country's alcohol sector. Sources said the company was asked to improve hygiene and correct recycled-plastic markings, though no adverse findings have been issued against…

The Economic Times

School Assembly News Headlines, August 20, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has appointed new members to the influential parliamentary panel. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is pushing for quicker business visas and more equitable economic relations with India. Amid ongoing oil supply uncertainties, Indian and US fuel exporters are enjoying significant gains. In sports, KL…

The Economic Times

School Assembly News Headlines, August 19, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: The trend of domestic donations to PM CARES has notably decreased, along with a downturn in foreign contributions. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court plans to establish a panel to scrutinize police responses during a recent protest. In other news, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred in Granada, Spain,…

The Economic Times

Diageo sheds nearly 2,000 jobs as 'Drastic Dave' leads overhaul

Diageo's workforce decreased over six percent year-on-year by June. This reduction occurred as the company began restructuring under its new CEO. Most job cuts across regional markets should be finished by September first. The company plans to lower prices and expand in growing categories. These changes are part of a…

The Economic Times

Diageo agrees to reformulate India whisky, rum drinks after flavouring breach, sources say

Diageo has agreed to reformulate some of its best-selling whisky and rum brands in India after the food safety regulator banned them in some states over alleged violations involving added flavours, government sources told Reuters. The company will remove whisky or rum flavourings and introduce clearer front-of-pack labelling during the…

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The National (Scotland)

Fake Smirnoff Vodka seized at popular Indian restaurant in Scotland

The Economic Times

Diageo India unit tells court rum ban lacked due process: Report

United Spirits challenges a government ban on its popular rum in Maharashtra. The company argues the prohibition order was issued without following proper legal procedures. This action occurred as food safety regulators began industry consultations on labelling rules. United Spirits claims the ban is premature and commercially prejudicial to its…

The Economic Times

Inspectors seize thousands of Diageo whisky, vodka bottles in food safety crackdown

Indian inspectors seized approximately eighteen thousand boxes of Diageo liquor bottles. These bottles allegedly lacked required markings for safe recycled plastic usage. Diageo India confirmed the regulatory action, stating some bottles are quarantined. The food standards regulator is increasingly strict on labelling and compliance issues. This action follows recent bans…

The Economic Times

Premiumisation lifts liquor companies' June quarter topline amid cost headwinds

Premiumisation is the key growth driver for India's alcoholic beverages industry. Major spirit makers expanded revenue and protected margins in the first quarter. United Spirits and Radico Khaitan reported high double-digit growth in their premium segments. United Breweries also saw an increase in its premium volume. This trend reflects rising…

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India warned Diageo that its whisky's 'matured in American oak casks' claim was misleading

India's food safety regulator has warned Diageo about misleading whisky maturation claims. The FSSAI stated that most of the product was not matured as labeled. This warning follows a ban on some Diageo and Inbrew spirits for artificial flavoring. The regulator is increasing scrutiny of liquor companies for incorrect labeling.

Evening Standard

Stocks rise and pound up after surprise US jobs fall

For the week, the FTSE 100 was up 0.3%, the FTSE 250 was up 3.7%, and the AIM All-Share was up 4.0%.

The Independent UK

Guinness maker wants to brew even more pints – and sell you cocktails in a can

Diageo also owns brands such as Smirnoff, Captain Morgan and Baileys

The National (Scotland)

SNP urge Labour to cut whisky duty amid planned Diageo job cuts

LABOUR must support Scotland's whisky industry by cutting duty after a major firm announced dozens of jobs are at risk.

Euronews

Drinks giant Diageo unveils $1bn in cost cuts to tackle slowing growth

The world's largest spirits maker has scrapped its medium-term growth target as new CEO Dave Lewis moves to reset performance after years of stagnant sales.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 closes down despite strong results from WPP and Diageo

The S&P Global UK construction purchasing managers’ index rose to 44.7 in July from 38.4 in June.

Evening Standard

Diageo boss launches £743m cost-cutting plan to deliver turnaround

It came as the drinks giant, which also makes Gordon’s gin and Baileys, revealed weaker sales and profits for the past year.

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