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The Spirits Business
Diageo-backed spirits accelerator Distill Ventures (DV) has promoted its North America managing director, Heidi Dillon, to chief executive.
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New York Times
Heidi Dillon is on the vanguard of the fast-growing nonalcoholic-drinks sector and is reshaping how the male-dominated spirits industry perceives the shifting landscape.
The Buyer
Over the last 18 month Distill Ventures has extended its investment programme to support new start-up drinks brands, by starting a Pre Accelerator programme aimed at identifying and then backing new brand launches from entrepreneurs from marginalised communities.
Drinks International
In September, Diageo acquired Australian cold brew coffee liqueur brand Mr Black from accelerator programme, Distill Ventures. Drinks International caught up with Frank Lampen, chief executive and co-founder of Distill Ventures to talk about the purchase and what’s next for the programme.
Beverage Daily
Diageo has made a minority investment in The Oxford Artisan Distillery, an ultra-premium English rye whisky producer ‘seeking to revolutionize farming practices in the category’.
Nomunication
The Japanese whisky industry was rocked by last year’s surprise announcement of a minority stake acquisition of the Kanosuke Distillery by Diageo-funded Distill Ventures.
Forbes
Amidst espresso martini’s comeback, Diageo today announced the acquisition Mr Black, a premium cold brew liqueur out of Australia and the fastest-growing coffee liqueur in the United States.
Diageo
Diageo announces that it has acquired Mr Black, the Australian premium cold brew coffee liqueur.
Following successful first year of Pre-Accelerator, Distill Ventures strengthens team to scale programme into 2023
Movers and Shakers Podcast
Shilen Patel from Distill Ventures on what DV is looking for in potential investments, the future of the non-alc movement, and challenges facing food & beverage entrepreneurs
Komasa Kanosuke Distillery, a producer of ultra-premium single-malt whiskies based in Kagoshima, Japan, today announces that Diageo has made a minority investment in the company, through Distill Ventures, the independently operated and Diageo- backed drinks accelerator.
Distill Ventures has announced a slate of new global initiatives aimed at normalizing diversity within the drinks industry. The flagship initiative is a robust pre-accelerator program for spirits industry founders from underrepresented groups.
Distill Ventures
Distill Ventures welcomes new strategic hires, announces leadership promotions to bolster key global practice areas
PR News Wire
Ritual Zero Proof, the first spirit alternative distilled in America that echoes the taste and smell of spirits, today announced investment from global beverage alcohol leader Diageo via Distill Ventures.
The New York Times
While distillers around the globe imitate Scotch, Australians are innovating to create something distinctive.
BEVNET - Taste Radio
An interview with Shilen Patel, the co-founder of Distill Ventures (DV), a U.K.-based venture capital firm and accelerator that invests in disruptive distilled spirit companies and non-alcoholic beverage brands.
Bloomberg
Diageo Plc, the world’s largest distiller, has noticed that people are drinking less than they used to.
The Gaurdian
Group pays undisclosed sum for spice-based drink it describes as ‘game-changing’
Beernet
Distill Ventures, the Diageo-backed spirits accelerator program, was established in 2013. The company provides sales and marketing expertise to help smaller brands achieve greater scale.
The Drinks Business
Low and no-alcohol serves have become a major force in the drinks industry. But while beer, cider and spirits have taken off in this sector, wine is lagging behind. Edith Hancock discovers what is powering this revolution.
Frank Lampen, co-founder and CEO of Diageo-owned investment unit Distill Ventures, on the potential of the non-alcoholic space, category innovation and tackling the US market.
Time Magazine
New York City’s first permanent booze-free bar, and no one is drinking alcohol.
Consumers are “underserved” when it comes to non-alcoholic drinks options despite “strong demand”, according to a new report by Diageo’s Distill Ventures.
Just Drinks
New research from Diageo-backed accelerator firm Distill Ventures has outlined the continued economic potential for non-alcoholic drinks, as consumers demand more choice in the category.
Bon Appetit
People are drinking less and less as non-alcoholic beverages flood the market. Now the alcohol industry wants in.
The Chicago Tribune
The Whisky Wash
Running a distillery these days is an expensive business, there is no doubt.
SevenFiftyDaily
Tales of the Cocktail panelists discuss markets, costs, and current and future trends in the spirits-free space
Diageo is “constantly screening the world” to discover new categories and brands that could be added to its Reserve portfolio, according to the unit’s managing director.
The Grocer
With a record number of entrepreneurs now looking to build their own business in the sector a growing number of programs are offering access to expert advice, space and cash.
Diageo has acquired Belsazar to expand in the aperitif sector as consumers shift towards more casual occasions, seeing demand for lower ABV cocktails and an increase in long drinks.
Diageo has bought Berlin vermouth-maker Belsazar in the spirits giant's first acquisition from its Distill Ventures incubator programme.
The Economist
Innovation in non-alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks fits with health-conscious trends
Punch
A mini-temperance movement is brewing.
SevenFifthDaily
Big brands are investing more and more in small craft brands. Here’s how they’re doing it
Vinepair
Drink Magazine Asia
Spirits accelerator Distill Ventures uncorked a belly-full of business wisdom at this year’s Singapore Cocktail Festival with the help of three industry insiders.
Bevnet
Does the world need a non-alcoholic spirit? Shilen Patel thinks so.
Management Today
Diageo, John Lewis, BMW and Barclays are all turning to start-ups in a bid to stay ahead of the curve.
The Times
Diageo will invest £10m in Danish whisky brand Stauning through its Distill Ventures programme.
Difford's Guide
Distill Ventures is a 'spirits accelerator', the first of its kind in the world investing in global drinks brands
Distill Ventures, a spirits investment and mentoring scheme funded by Diageo, is set to launch in North America for the first time...
It's official: The biggest trend in bars are drinks without booze.
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