Alcohol

C&C Group, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded alcoholic beverages, has seen significant growth in brand volumes, which resulted in forecasting challenges.

Diageo, a premium drinks business, appoints Brian Franz as chief information officer.

For the past three years, Anheuser-Busch brewmasters have brewed special batches of beer crafted to complement the changing seasons.

On Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, Scottish & Newcastle plc (S&N) accepted a $15.5 billion takeover bid from the boards of Sunrise Acquisitions Limited.

Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines (DC&E), a unit of Diageo, will acquire Rosenblum Cellars for $105 million.

The Coca-Cola Company and Honest Tea Inc. have completed an agreement resulting in Coca-Cola holding approximately 40 percent interest in the fast-growing maker of certified organic beverages, including the best-selling Honest Tea

Diageo and the Nolet family will form a new 50/50 company, which will own the perpetual exclusive global rights to sell, market and distribute the successful super-premium Ketel One vodka.

Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc. announces that Bill Newlands, former president of Beam Wine Estates, will rejoin the company to serve in a newly created role as senior vice president, U.S. Commercial Development