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US: Diageo says U.S. spirits grow in recession

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Diageo, the world's biggest alcoholic drinks group, expects the U.S. spirits industry to increase sales volumes through the current downturn while the company looks to outperform all its major competitors. - The London-based maker of Johnnie Walker whisky, Smirnoff vodka and Guinness beer said growth of the U.S. industry has slowed, especially toward the end of 2008, but it still expects positive industry growth through 2009.

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