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Asgard Alcobev acquires majority stake in CMJ Breweries
Asgard Alcobev has completed the acquisition of 78.90 percent equity share capital in CMJ Breweries, marking a significant step in its diversification strategy.
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Younger, Experimental Drinkers Driving the Emerald Spirit
What we are seeing in India is that consumers are responding best to Teeling expressions that balance approachability with a clear sense of character, says CHERIAN Paul, General Manager – Global Incubation Brands, Bacardi India.
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Misaka Whisky launches at Muscat Duty Free
Premium Japanese whisky brand Misaka has marked its Middle East debut with a launch at Muscat Duty Free.
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Culinary Art India to return at Aahar next month
The Indian Culinary Forum (ICF) has announced the 18th edition of Culinary Art India (CAI), scheduled from March 10–14, 2026 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, alongside the 40th edition of Aahar – The International Food & Hospitality Fair.
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MP cabinet clears excise policy with export push
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by CM Mohan Yadav, has approved the state’s excise policy for 2026–27, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at improving transparency, strengthening revenue safeguards and supporting traditional liquor producers.
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Third Eye Distillery launches Lost & Found rum
Third Eye Distillery has launched Lost & Found, a tropical spiced rum at Hideaway in Goa. Steeped in native botanicals, Lost & Found embraces the ease and the energy of the Indian tropics, where days move with the sun, nights hum with music, and flavour grows free.
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Irish Whiskey Finds a Growing Thirst in India
The Indian economy is set to become the world’s third largest within a few years and is already the largest whiskey market by volume, says EOIN Ó Catháin, Director of Irish Whiskey Association (IWA).
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