Why Diageo, Heineken and Anheuser-Busch are battling falling alcohol demand

Alcohol companies have had fewer reasons to say "cheers" in recent years. Volumes have been falling, and the entire business model is undergoing a structural shakeup as younger people drink less.

Invezz • Jun 20, 2026

BLADE AND BOW UNVEILS A NEW LIMITED ANNUAL EXPRESSION, 12-YEAR-OLD SOLERA RESERVE

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blade and Bow announces its 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve, a new limited annual expression crafted at the intersection of time and technique by Nicole Austin, the Director of American Whiskey Liquid Development and Capabilities at Diageo. Beginning with a 12–Year–Old Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon, it's guided through a multi–vat Solera finishing and blending process – uniting the age and character of Cognac, Bordeaux, Moscatel, and Port vats to create a depth and balance in the final whiskey.

PRNewsWire • Jun 18, 2026

Why People are Drinking Less & GLP-1 Drug Impact on Alcohol Consumption

Marten Lodewijks, managing director and president of IWSR, breaks down what's behind the decline in global alcohol consumption. He discusses how emerging markets are impacting overall consumption trends, misconceptions about Gen Z's role in the decline, and the boom of ready-to-drink cocktails.

Wegovy GLP-1 pill could reshape Britain's £220bn food market, warns brokers

The approval of a tablet version of the GLP-1 drug Wegovy in the UK could mark a turning point for Britain's food industry, according to Shore Capital, as weight-loss drugs move from a healthcare trend to a force capable of changing consumer spending habits. Retail analyst Clive Black said the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency's decision to approve an oral version of the Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) obesity treatment was "a notable moment for the UK food system" because pills are likely to be more accessible than injections.

Proactive Investors • Jun 12, 2026

Strategy and Diageo Show How a Universal Context Layer Can Simplify Data Complexity and Accelerate AI Readiness at Gartner Data & Analytics Summit London 2026

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Strategy and Diageo highlighted how a universal context layer can help enterprises reduce data complexity, speed access to trusted information, and make AI more useful across the business during a full-house Solution Provider Session at Gartner Data & Analytics Summit London 2026. In the session, “The AI Cocktail: How Diageo Mixes Data Governance and AI for Its Iconic Brands,” Diageo and Strategy explored a challenge facing many modern enterprises: despite major inv.

Business Wire • Jun 9, 2026

Diageo recovery hinges on affordability push, Jefferies argues

Diageo PLC (LSE:DGE) has focused too heavily on premium spirits and now needs to broaden its appeal to more price-conscious consumers, according to Jefferies, which has raised its target price on the drinks maker to £20 from £19. In a mammoth 99-page report entitled "Addressing the Premiumisation Hangover", analysts argued that while the long-term trend towards consumers drinking "less but better" remains intact, pressure on household budgets has exposed weaknesses in the FTSE 100 group's portfolio.

Proactive Investors • Jun 8, 2026

Diageo vs. Brown-Forman: Which Consumer Goods Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Diageo maintains a vast global reach with a portfolio of over 200 brands sold across nearly 180 countries. Brown-Forman demonstrates high profitability with net margins exceeding 20% and a robust current ratio.

The Motley Fool • Jun 4, 2026

Automakers urge EPA to move quickly to rewrite vehicle pollution rules, back two-year delay

Major automakers backed the Environmental ​Protection Agency proposal to ‌delay enforcement of a regulation requiring significant ​cuts in air ​pollution from vehicles for ⁠two years but want ​the agency to ​move quickly to rewrite the rules.

Reuters • Jun 3, 2026

UBS says UK stocks are better supported but not broadly so, as earnings lead while sentiment drags

UBS has described the UK equity market as an "incomplete plate rather than an empty one" in its latest monthly strategy note, concluding that disciplined stock selection rather than broad index exposure is the right approach. The bank's REVS framework, which assesses regime, earnings, valuation and sentiment across a two to six month tactical horizon, assigns the UK market a fragile score, one notch below constructive, with earnings now the strongest supportive pillar and sentiment the most significant drag.

Proactive Investors • Jun 3, 2026

Diageo and BAT top picks for Citi as World Cup football approaches

Diageo PLC (LSE:DGE and British American Tobacco PLC (LSE:BATS) are among Citi's preferred consumer stocks heading into the summer, with the bank also expecting brewers and pub operators to benefit from improving trading conditions and this year's FIFA World Cup, which starts in just over two weeks. In spirits, Citi said Diageo could continue to recover after recently reaffirming its guidance for the 2026 financial year and accelerating strategic changes under chief executive Dave Lewis.

Proactive Investors • May 28, 2026