Desnoes and Geddes Limited (D&G) is a

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and beverage producer. It was formed in 1918 by Eugene Peter Desnoes and Thomas Hargreaves Geddes who combined their two shops into one business.

Products

D&G produces one of Jamaica's best-known exports, Red Stripe

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, and also exports Old Jamaica

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. It brews other malt beverages for the local market under the brand names Red Stripe Light, Dragon Stout,

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, Guinness, and

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Dragon Stout

Dragon was introduced in 1920. Its brewing process utilises a Grade A two-row European malt, caramel, roasted malt and dark brown sugar.

Ownership

Only a small portion of D&G's shares are publicly traded. From 1993 until autumn 2015, Guinness and Smirnoff owner Diageo owned a controlling stake in the company. In October 2015, Dutch brewer Heineken acquired Diageo's stake taking its stake to 73.3%. It stated it would launch a full bid for the shares it did not own. D&G also made soft drinks, including the popular Ting, but sold that division to PepsiCo in 1999.

References

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