The CEO of Diageo Company, Paul Walsh, announced the possibility of extending the company's relationship with the Dutch brewer Heineken. In July the EU Commission approved the joint acquisition by Diageo and Heineken of Interbrew's stake in Namibia Breweries Ltd. "I would love to work more closely with Heineken. I have huge respect for them. They have a fantastic brand. If you can have our spirits portfolio combined with a premium import beer such as Heineken - plus a premium dark beer such as Guinness and a premium local beer - then what a portfolio you can call on at the bar. Incredible," Walsh told the Sunday Telegraph.

24 September, 2003