[MM-MALTS-L] [Fwd: Diageo CASE ID 2248914]

[Kraaijeveld A.R.]

Agree with you 100%, Ron!




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Fly, you greatest fool
Why can't you say what they want you to
Why can't you do what they taught you
And show what they wanted of you

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Rivers of milk are running dry
Can't you hear the dolphins crying?

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Dr Alex R Kraaijeveld
Lecturer in Ecology & Evolution
School of Biological Sciences
University of Southampton
Building 62, Room 6031, Boldrewood Campus
Southampton SO16 7PX
Tel: +44(0)23 80593436
Fax: +44(0)23 80594459
Email: arkraa at soton.ac.uk
Website: www.sbs.soton.ac.uk/staff/ark/ark.php
School Website: www.southampton.ac.uk/biosci

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-----Original Message-----
From: mm-malts-l-bounces at grsnet.net [mailto:mm-malts-l-bounces at grsnet.net] On Behalf Of Ron Smith
Sent: 14 August 2009 09:58
To: MaltManiacs operated former 'MALT-L' Whisky List
Subject: [MM-MALTS-L] [Fwd: Diageo CASE ID 2248914]

Diageo were kind enough to send me a reply (see below). In support of
Horst's viewpoint, I can see how a business - particularly a
multinational business with responsibilities to shareholders and
employees worldwide - has to make hard decisions in times of adverse
economic climates. What irritates me is the exploitation of peoples
attachment to history and culture in order to sell more product, while
not maintaining any commitment to the same by the companies putting
across this (amazingly skilled and impressive) BS. I find it sad that
whisky has grown beyond the local communities producing a product of
which they can be proud and offering it to the world, to the point it
becomes just another brand. I find it cynical and hypocritical when the
marketing of the brand makes out it is still that couthy doon hame
steeped in tradition product, while behaving as if it was no more than
just another label.

Slainte
Ron


Dear Mr. Smith,

Thank you for taking time to write to us following our announcement on
July 1st, regarding the proposals for the restructuring of Diageo's
Scottish business.

Diageo has undertaken an exhaustive review across all our manufacturing
locations in Scotland and it is with regret that we have announced
proposals for the closure of the packaging plant in Kilmarnock over a
two-year period, and Port Dundas distillery in 2010.

These proposals have been made to ensure the long-term sustainability of
our business in Scotland.

With over 4000 employees in Scotland we are very proud of the skill and
dedication of our workforce and remain committed to our business in
Scotland.

Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky will continue to be produced exclusively in
Scotland and we are devoted to maintaining its strong international
growth, as we are with all Diageo drinks brands.

If you require any further information regarding the proposed plans
please visit www.diageo.com/scotland.

Kind regards,

Gráinne
DIAGEO Consumer Careline