The Tonia Group takes immense pleasure in announcing that Forest Spice Gin won it big at the prestigious Spiritz Selection Awards 2022 securing two Silver medals – One was for Liquid Tasting/Quality while the other for its Packaging. The Spiritz Selection celebrates brands for their exemplary quality and excellence in packaging and is recognised as…
Regulatory overhangs will continue to pose challenges for the alcoholic beverage industry though it holds great potential for spirit companies in the country, United Spirits Ltd (USL) said in its latest annual report. Regulatory oversight of both central and state governments encompasses a slew of restrictions on the production, movement, and sale of alcobev (alcoholic…
India is now producing high-quality gin and agave spirits and giving international brands some tough competition. Gin is the spirit of the season. And agave spirits are recently gaining ground. The refreshing gin, tonic and lime combination – a popular drink in the UK is now increasingly picking pace in India. In fact, India is…
Fruzzanté, the one-of-its-kind sparkling 100% fruit wine that has introduced the Indian consumers to a unique farm-to-bottle experience, is now available in the National Capital as well as in the land of the rising sun – Arunachal Pradesh. The brand from Hill Zill Wines Pvt Ltd (HZWPL), has been creating ripples in the domestic market…
Small handmade batches of local gin now account for nearly half of the mass-premium gin segment in the country that have sales of about 168,000 cases (of nine litres each) last calendar year, up from 80,400 cases just two years ago, data from global alcohol market analysts IWSR show. Shaken or stirred, India’s young martini…
In a move aimed at making the nightlife more happening, the Delhi government has taken a policy decision to allow bars to serve liquor till 3 AM, officials said on Friday. The government has issued necessary directions to the Excise department and an order is likely to be issued soon in accordance with the Excise…
Experts have been raising concerns regarding the Indian government’s push for blending 20% ethanol with petrol by 2025 aiming to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. Several government institutions and experts who came together at a CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) webinar on ‘Ethanol roadmap for 2025’ countered these concerns. The Government of India and the…
Premium vodka brand Absolut has launched ‘Absolut Mini’ across three variants – Mandarin, Citron and Raspberri. Absolut Mini will now be in a smaller 200ml size. Absolut has always distinguished itself as a disruptor in the vodka space by continuously finding innovative ways to meet the demands of its customers. This…
After years of relegating to the sidelines, the Indian alcobev industry is finally enjoying its moment in the sun. Whether gin, whiskey or beer – there is a homegrown brew to suit everyone’s tastes and preferences. Proost Beer helmed by the Delhi-based Grano69 Beverages is a prime example. Founded by Vijay P. Sharma and Tarun…
The Uttar Pradesh government has reported an excise revenue collection of Rs 36,208.44 Crs during the 2021-22 financial year as against expected revenue of Rs 34,500 crore in 2021-22, up more than 20.45 per cent from Rs 30,061.44 crore during 2020-21. As per the press release report UP Additional Chief Secretary, Excise, Sanjay Bhoosreddy and Excise Commissioner…