Alert Delhi introduces e-Abkari for liquor trade The Delhi government's excise department has launched a trial run of its new online platform- e-Abkari to regulate the liquor trade across the national capital. By Spiritz Desk 04 Oct 2024
Alert Major shift in liquor retail in the new excise policy of Andhra The Andhra Pradesh government is set to roll out a new excise policy, starting 12th October 2024. By Spiritz Desk 03 Oct 2024
Alert Diageo acquires Ritual Zero Proof Diageo North America has acquired Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits (Ritual). Since its launch in Chicago, Illinois in 2019, Ritual has grown rapidly and is now the number one non-alc spirit brand in the United States. By Spiritz Desk 28 Sep 2024
Alert Delhi faces liquor shortage Delhi is facing a major liquor shortage due to a prolonged malfunction in the Excise Supply Chain Management System (ESCIMS) portal, which has been inactive for much of September, as per reports. By Spiritz Desk 27 Sep 2024
Alert Meghalaya introduces QR code tracking for liquor The Meghalaya government has approved the introduction of a QR code enabled tracking system for liquor products by the excise department in the state. By Spiritz Desk 26 Sep 2024
Alert Diageo’s Johnnie Walker in paper-based bottle Diageo has launched a first-of-its-kind 90 percent paper-based bottle trial for Johnnie Walker Black Label exclusively at Johnnie Walker Princes Street's 1820 bar, in Edinburgh. By Spiritz Desk 25 Sep 2024
Alert Center to act on surrogate ads for liquor The central government is preparing to enforce new guidelines on surrogate advertising by liquor and tobacco companies. By Spiritz Desk 24 Sep 2024
Alert Diageo India to promote alcobev startups Diageo India has launched The Good Craft Co. Flavour Lab, which is an innovative experimental lab aimed at nurturing alcobev startups. This boot camp style initiative is part of a broader vision to foster a thriving ecosystem for craft spirits in India. By Spiritz Desk 23 Sep 2024
Alert Pernod to lay foundation for Nagpur Distillery In a significant development for India’s alcohol beverage sector, the foundation stone for Pernod Ricard’s new malt distillery is set to be laid on October 7, 2024, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. By Spiritz Desk 21 Sep 2024