Company: Diageo plc

Here's the latest "Six Pack," a look at six news items that have consumers buzzing in the world of beer, wine and spirits, as we head into the weekend. This week, Yuengling takes top honors, Guinness rolls out the QR Code pint glass and Breckenridge brews special Comic-Con beer.    Read More

Diageo was forced to apologize after it became known that the company allegedly pressured an industry association to award it a prize originally intended for Scottish craft brewer BrewDog.   Read More

Whiskey maker Beam is buying vodka and rum brands from privately held spirits company White Rock Distillers, a deal that nearly doubles Beam’s presence in the vodka market and upscales its top shelf, but could sober up shareholders betting that a takeover offer is coming.   Read More

With such whimsical flavors as cookie dough, smoked salmon and whipped cream, today’s vodka aisle is getting adventurous as companies seek to draw consumers and generate attention for their brands.   Read More

Take a look at some of Tuesday’s morning movers:   Read More

Take a look at some of Monday’s morning movers:   Read More

It’s often said it’s good to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, but it may better to be in the beer business.   Read More

As emerging markets consumers earn more, they are spending more on high-end alcohol, says Eric Bokota, portfolio manager for the FPA International Value Fund.    Read More

The recession put spirits businesses on guard. But the industry’s trade group says sales are growing, and it might be time to crank up the innovation machine and take a few more chances.    Read More