To support New York-based Diageo North America’s growth strategy in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category, the company announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint and install two can lines at a new facility in Plainfield, Ill. With an investment of approximately $80 million, the site will have the capacity to produce more than 25 million cases of RTDs a year, including Smirnoff seltzers and the newly launched spirits-based RTD cocktails from Crown Royal and Ketel One Botanicals.

Diageo plc, London, announced a range of 25 goals in its Society 2030: Spirit of Progress plan, which is designed to make a positive impact on the world by 2030, in the Decade of Action to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

London-based Diageo plc, makers of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness, announced that it has created a 100 percent plastic free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood. The bottle will debut with Johnnie Walker in early 2021.

Tanqueray London Dry Gin, a brand of Diageo North America, Norwalk, Conn., released Tanqueray Sevilla Orange. Available in select Florida markets, the new flavor features a bittersweet orange taste and warm hints of spice, the company says.

Crown Royal, a brand of Diageo North America, launched its latest whisky flavor: Peach.

To encourage and celebrate voter turnout, Johnnie Walker, a brand of Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America, is partnering with nonprofit organization ElectionDay.org, a Vote.org initiative, to support its 'Election Day Holiday' campaign.

Smirnoff Vodka, a brand of Diageo North America, Norwalk, Conn., announced its new campaign entitled Welcome to the Fun%, which celebrates good times with a quality product everyone can afford, the company says.

Captain Morgan, a brand of Diageo North America, launched Captain Morgan Apple Smash, a limited-edition rum.

Johnnie Walker, a brand of Diageo North America, released the second edition of the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Port Ellen. 

Smirnoff Vodka, a brand of Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America, announced the launch of a National Sweepstakes from Smirnoff Ice Red, White & Berry, to give 100 people across the country two paid days off to take a real July 4th weekend, it says.