Stories Bacardi India names Radhika Tomar as HR Director Bacardi India has appointed Radhika Tomar as Director of Human Resources - India and Southeast Asia (INDSEA). With 18 years of global HR leadership spanning FMCG, consulting, technology, and consumer durables, Radhika carries the experience of fostering inclusive cultures and enhancing organisational capabilities. By Spiritz Desk 16 Jul 2024
Stories A night for the creators for happy memories Spiritz Magazine and Diage Bar Academy's Spiritz Bartenders' Bash brought together bartenders for a festive night of learning, competition, and dancing at Dakotta. Highlighted by a Singleton masterclass, the event underscored the vibrancy of the bartending profession. By Spiritz Desk 28 Jun 2024
Stories An Indian Toast to French Wines With an ever-increasing percentage of globetrotters from India realising the value and experience of having wine, wine makers from other nations are taking India on a serious note. One of them is M. Chapoutier of France. Edouard Payot, Export Director-Africa, the Middle East, Indian Ocean and Asia-Pacific /Global Travel Retail Director, M. Chapoutier, discusses with Shalini Kumar the potential that the brand holds in the promotion of their wines in India. By Spiritz Desk 27 Jun 2024
Stories Telling a story through Varchas Whiskey When Varchasvi Shankar, Founder, Shankar Distillers, first went to the US, he was driven by an urge to make his entrepreneurship dream come true. And he made it so! After many years of experience that taught him the art of global business, he turned toward the sector of alcoholic beverages because he saw it as an opportunity to tell a story, in fact, many interesting stories. The result has been a company that offers a wide range of products, especially whisky, that resonate with the consumers' need for interesting narratives and experiences. By Spiritz Desk 24 Jun 2024
Stories No-alcohol & organic wines gaining popularity With the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) celebrating its 100th anniversary, its new Director General, John Barker takes time out for an interaction with Bishan Kumar to focus on the role being played by the organisation in promoting wine culture across the globe. Challenge of climate change, the need for sustainability and India's potential in the wine sector were some of the important issues being discussed upon. He also informed that OIV is currently developing a framework of production standards for partially or totally de-alcoholised products. By Spiritz Desk 21 Jun 2024
Stories Brewers Association of India Constituted The Brewers Association of India, launched by United Breweries, AB-InBev, and Carlsberg, aims to revolutionize the Indian beer market. Focused on sustainability and moderate drinking, BAI collaborates globally to enhance the beer experience and address industry challenges like taxation and accessibility. The association represents major players who collectively hold about 85% of India's beer market share, underscoring its significant influence. By Spiritz Desk 18 Jun 2024