Formed in 1997 through the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness, Diageo is the largest distiller globally by sales. Diageo acquired some of the Seagram assets in 2001, which gave it brands such as Captain Morgan rum and Crown Royal Canadian whisky. Since then, mergers and acquisitions have mostly been bolt-on in nature, plugging gaps in the company's product and geographic portfolio. The firm has also shed noncore brands over the years, including the majority of its wine assets in 2015.
Chapel Down Group PLC operates in the beverage industry in the United Kingdom. The company is engaged as a producer and supplier of sparkling wine and still wine. The product categories of the company are wines, vodka, and brandy and the product portfolio of the company include Chapel Down Bacchus Gin, Brandy and Glasses Gift sets, and Chapel Down Chardonnay Vodka. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and also has a presence in Rest of Europe and Rest of the world.
Developer of moisture sensors intended to assist in understanding the nature of the soil. The company's sensors deploy underground devices that collect soil moisture data which are transferred to farmers through personal computers and mobile devices, enabling farmers to make correct farming decisions and optimize crop yield, water, and fertigation.
Developer of an alcohol tracking application designed to assist people to build healthier habits around their drinking, resulting in proper sleep and reaching their personal goals. The company offers a custom plan based on current drinking habits and goals, then sets a daily reminder via text message, enabling users to have a reduction in weekly drinks, improved sleep, a healthier diet, money saved, and an overall improved sense of well-being.
Disability:IN is a global nonprofit organization focused on advancing business disability inclusion. Founded in 2008 and based in Alexandria, VA, it aims to create an inclusive economy where people with disabilities can fully participate. The organization collaborates with a network of over 250-550 corporate partners and maintains alliances with various communities, including LGBTQ+, women, and people of color.
Disability:IN offers a range of services to promote disability inclusion in businesses. These include advisory and consulting services, data and insights through tools like the Disability Index®, and learning and development programs such as the NextGen Talent Accelerator. The organization also hosts networking events, annual conferences, and regional councils to foster collaboration and share best practices. Additionally, it runs a Supplier Diversity Program to connect Disability-Owned Business Enterprises with large corporations, enhancing contract opportunities and promoting inclusive hiring practices.