The Excise Department in Rajasthan has introduced a technology-driven system to combat the production and smuggling of illicit liquor and reduce health risks linked to spurious alcohol.
Heineken N.V. announced on Monday that its CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board Dolf van den Brink has informed the Supervisory Board of his decision to step down from his position on May 31, 2026.
Stirling Distillery in Scotland has begun trials to assess whether its small-batch malt whisky can be commercially sold in aluminium bottles, marking a potential shift in traditional Scotch whisky packaging, reported The Guardian.
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) has appointed globally respected Scotch whisky expert Dr. Martin Leonard as Consultant to support its entry into the single malt whisky segment.
The Trump administration’s newly released 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have removed longstanding numerical limits on alcohol consumption.
India and the European Union will hold ministerial-level discussions on January 8 and 9 in Brussels as both sides seek to narrow differences and accelerate progress on the proposed FTA, say reports from news agencies.
Suntory Global Spirits has appointed Davin Nugent as President of Global Ready-to-Drink (RTD), placing him in charge of the company’s global strategy for the fast-growing RTD category.
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