The Rise of Craft Beer and a Burgeoning Microbrewery Segment in India![]() Recent years have seen the rise of craft beer, a new crop of premium beer produced in small batches by independent producers. There are now... |
Innovations in Packaging, Adding to the Consumer Experience![]() The total sales of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) products were 388 million cases in 2022, up from 305 million cases in the previous year with... |
Experiential shopping: The rise of the flexible liquor consumer![]() From local rice beer and wine to the more complex sura, through varieties like palm toddy and cashew feni, India has always had a rich... |
5 Women Bartenders who have made their mark![]() Working in a bar is a great career option for anyone with a creative mind and a drive to learn. The preconceived notion that bartending... |
|
Carlsberg Group appoints new Chief Executive Officer![]() The Carlsberg Group recently announced that Jacob Aarup-Andersen will join Carlsberg as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Cees ’t Hart, who will retire by the end... |
Radico Khaitan to invest ₹900 crores in UP, makes commitment at Global Investors Meet![]() • UP alcohol industry to get a boost with investments worth ₹16,392 crores • Radico investing ₹650 crores in Sitapur 400KL grain distillery At the... |
Whisky industry calls on Chancellor to fulfil Manifesto Pledge to Scotch![]() The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) which conducted a poll shows that a third of the voters are less likely to support the Conservatives if the... |
Liquor and duty free sales look upbeat as the Covid threat recedes![]() There is an air of optimism as the threat of Covid is on the wane. A report on the growth of the alcobev and duty... |
'The Youth will be finished'![]() Supreme Court on illicit liquor related deaths • Spurious liquor claims over 50 lives in Bihar • Bihar Chief Minister says no compensation to families... |
|
UK wants to say Cheers with Scotch despite tariffs![]() In a recent visit to India, UK Ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to push for a Free Trade Agreement. The idea was to have fewer... |
30 Best Bars India announces new category – Best Sustainable Bar![]() A jury of over 50 industry professionals and bar enthusiasts from across the country are currently at work to create the long list of Top... |
India and Australia seek boost in wine trade and access![]() India and Australia have maintained a cordial relationship for many years, with bilateral trade between the two nations valued at $27.5 billion in 2021. The... |
Pent up demand in Global Duty Free markets, but there is caution![]() The global duty free retail market size was valued at USD 35.87 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow to 72.23 billion by... |
Alcohol Market Insights Report 2022 and Future Growth Analysis by 2026![]() The number of alcohol consumers in India continues to rise on the account of rising urban population. Consuming alcoholic beverages has become a customary tradition... |
|
Excise takes a hit in Delhi; Political battle between AAP and BJP![]() • Delhi government discontinues Excise Policy 2021-22 from August 1, 2022 • 468 private liquor shops operating in the city, shut from August 1 as licenses expire... |
The Beaches and Bar destinations, the place to party![]() For those who love the beach, and want to party, there are many options to enjoy on the beach. For many sun seekers, visiting the... |
Nepal bans import of liquor, among other items, to rein in economic crisis![]() India’s neighbours – Sri Lanka and Nepal – are in deep economic crisis. The crisis is a bit similar as both countries largely depend on... |
Have you been to these microbreweries in Bengaluru? If not, you should![]() In the late 1980s, when Ramada Pub off Church Street, next to the erstwhile popular Premier Bookshop, started vending ‘draught’ or ‘draft’ beer in mugs,... |
Indri Trini bags ‘best Indian Single Malt’ @ World Whiskey Awards![]() Indri Trini is making waves in its nascent years. The new Indian Single Malt, from the stables of Piccadily Distilleries launched in 2021, has been... |
|
The story of Godawan, The Bird, and the artisanal Single Malt Whisky it inspires![]() Diageo launches Godawan, its artisanal single malty whisky, set to redefine the world of sustainable, modern and conscious Indian luxury. Godawan, the Great Indian Bustard,... |
Oh Summer Beer![]() A summer beer can be just about any style, as long as it's crisp and refreshing and makes you never want to go back inside... |
India and Australia sign an interim trade deal![]() The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (“IndAus ECTA”) was signed by Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and... |
Kerala Government allows pubs, wine parlours in IT parks, tweaks policy![]() The Kerala Government has approved setting up pubs and wine parlours in IT parks across the state. The State Cabinet which met recently announced a... |
Rise of Premium vodka spritz RTDs![]() As the RTD trend continues, a number of premium vodka brands are launching their first canned products focussing on the spritz serve. Spritz itself has... |
|
The SWA has released the 2021 global export figures for Scotch Whisky![]() Global exports of Scotch Whisky grew to £4.51bn during 2021, according to figures released recently by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), as the industry continues... |
Beam Suntory global sales up 11%, India and China key markets for future growth![]() Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, reported full-year 2021 results, with sales up 11% globally. These results also demonstrated strong growth versus the... |
Heineken excited about ‘long-term growth opportunity’ UBL provides![]() The Chief Executive Officer of Heineken NV, Dolf van den Brink said that, in India, beer volume grew in the thirties, outperforming the market, following... |
Liquors that ‘do not affect liver or kidney’ to be launched in Odisha![]() • No hangover guaranteed • Anti-anxiety oxidants • Anti-aging properties Junior Abhishek Herbals Pvt Ltd. is launching its first product range of liver supporting liquor... |
India Travel Retail Market![]() GROWTH, TRENDS, COVID 19 IMPACT AND FORECASTS (2021-2026) Travel Retail is the next great frontier of the Indian Retail Sector, and as people’s incomes rise,... |
|
IndSpirit 2021 Awards underline quality of brands and packaging: Judges![]() After two years of Covid, Indspirit 2021 Awards evaluation got underway with all seriousness. It was indeed nice to see the coming together of professionals,... |
Beam Suntory moves towards 2030 goal, launches Oaksmith in North India![]() Following a massive success in various markets since its launch, Oaksmith, a premium Indian whisky and the Iconic portfolio from The House of Suntory -... |
Top Bar Trends for 2021![]() The top bar trends for the new year include creative ways bar owners are adapting to save their businesses and preserve bar culture. Off-Premise Alcohol... |
Prohibition, Illicit Alcohol and lessons learned from Lockdown![]() The highly contagious and lethal nature of Covid-19 forced governments worldwide to rapidly implement measures to stem the spread of the virus. In pursuit of... |
Best places for Drinking Around the World![]() While drinking at night is very popular, day drinking during Covid times has also gained traction. There are a huge variety of day drinking destinations... |
|
Hotel industry recovers faster than expected post Covid 2.0: ICRA![]() While the first few months of FY2022 were impacted because of Covid 2.0, the industry witnessed faster-than-expected ramp up in Q2 FY2022, because of lower... |
Alcobev Sector enhances customer delight, thanks to Artificial Intelligence![]() In 2019, Swedish whisky distillery Mackmyra released Intelligens, said to be the ‘world’s first’ whisky created using AI. Mackmyra collaborated with Microsoft and a Finland-based... |
1 million cases in sales - Seagram's 100 Pipers becomes the First and Only Scotch Brand in India to Smash the Record, yet again![]() Seagram’s 100 Pipers, the largest selling Scotch whisky in India, continues to achieve bigger milestones and set new benchmarks in the industry. It has proven... |
Alcohol consumption patterns in India![]() To start off, it has been assessed by the World Health Organisation that an individual consumes about 6.2 litres of alcohol per year. According to... |
Alcohol consumption in India to touch 6.5 billion litres by 2020![]() Alcohol consumption in India to touch 6.5 billion litres by 2020 Although perceived to be a recession-free industry, Covid-19 proved that the alcobev industry too... |
|
‘I believe our business is ready to shift gears’ - Varun Jain, CEO, NV Group![]() With premiumisation being the mantra for many alcobev manufacturers, NV Distilleries not only looking at pushing its domestic market but also making tremendous efforts in... |