Beer industry sees near double-digit growth but margins under pressure: UBL MD & CEOThe Indian beer sector is witnessing impressive growth, propelled by reformative state initiatives and seasonal weather advantages. However...
Extreme heat could change the mix for European drinks makersEurope's scorching heatwaves are challenging the notion that hot weather always boosts alcohol sales. Research indicates that extreme tempe...
FMCG companies ride the heatwave to make cool gainsIntense heatwaves fueled double-digit sales growth for FMCG, white goods, and retailers in the April-June quarter. Companies reported impro...
Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own handsMexican fans are creating their own vibrant FIFA World Cup celebrations on the streets due to exorbitant ticket prices, making the tourname...
Foreign whisky sales slow for second straight year as post-pandemic boom fadesGrowth in imported whisky sales slowed for a second consecutive year in 2025 across Scotch, Irish, Japanese and American categories, reflec...
Japan's Asahi taps Varun Beverages to make India debut with 'CALPIS'Japan's Asahi Group is bringing its CALPIS brand to India through a partnership with Varun Beverages Limited. This marks Asahi's entry into...
Beer sales rise 10% in Delhi this May as popular brands regain shelf spaceBeer sales in May surged by nearly 10% year-on-year in Delhi, fueled by the return of popular national brands to retail shelves. These nati...
Odd timing of FIFA matches may keep bars, restaurants from joining partyIndian sports bars and restaurants anticipate lower customer numbers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Unfavorable match timings, with late-nigh...
FIFA 2026: Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick offThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring billions to host nations. Analysts expect a surge in spending on hotels, airlines, and retail. Beer sale...
Keenly watching India-US trade deal developments: Brown-Forman India MDBrown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's, is closely monitoring the India-United States trade deal. Positive signs are emerging for the bil...
FIFA 2026 World Cup to boost beer sales by over 1,000,000,000 pints: Event to boost global GDP by more than $41 billionThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to significantly boost global beer consumption, with over a billion pints expected. Analysts predict a 0.3% ...
Nvidia CEO mounts charm push in South Korea with TV talk show, baseball appearancesWhile a celebrity in his own right, the charm push by the Taiwan-born 63-year-old highlights South Korea's critical position in the AI land...
Carlsberg bolsters India leadership ahead of planned IPO, appoints four new board membersCarlsberg India IPO: Carlsberg India is preparing for stock market debut. The company has added four directors to its board and converted t...
This 'Red Card' shakes up Mizoram's prohibition policyMizoram's ZPM government will now issue permits for liquor consumption on medical grounds. Residents can apply for a 'Red Card' with a pres...
More than just brewCraft beer's soul thrives in community and shared experiences, not just sales. This is evident at the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fe...
Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...
Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor saleLadakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more distr...