Beginning his career from working in the kitchen team of McDonalds, chef Puneet Jain has come a long way. Chef Puneet, as he is fondly called, believes that authenticity is the key ingredient to fine food. The co-owner of Buenos, Read More
“Domestic sparkling wines balance good quality with reasonable prices”
Ravi Gurnani, Director, York Winery The reason Ravi Gurnani is so confident about domestic sparkling wines is that they are able to strike a balance between good quality and reasonable prices. He insists that our sparkling wines can certainly match Read More
“For first-timers, it is still the price that matters”
Praveen Vashist, Associate Director (Food & Beverage), The Park, Calangute, Goa There has been a phenomenal increase in the demand for champagne and sparkling of prosecco and cava has been r e m a r k a b l e Read More
GST to make liquor cheaper at Kolkata eateries
Though GST has turned a range of products and services dearer, those who love a drink will have reason to raise a toast. With the withdrawal of service tax, liquor will be six percent cheaper at bars and restaurants. Eating Read More
Tipplers line up at reopened outlets in Kerala
Tipplers made a beeline to the bars of the 77 liquor outlets on the day that they reopened in Kerala recently. As part of its new liquor policy, the state government had renewed the bar licences of hotels that were Read More
Paramjit Singh Gill joins as President & CEO of ABD
Allied Blenders & Distillers Pvt. Ltd. has announced the appointment of Paramjit Singh Gill as its President and CEO. Gill joins ABD from United Spirits where he served as the President of All India operations. At ABD, he will be Read More
Sula announces Nick Pringle as COO
Nick Pringle has taken over as Sula’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new capacity at India’s leading wine company and fastest growing alcobev company, Nick will work closely with Rajeev Samant, Founder and CEO, Sula Vineyards, while overlooking the Read More
“Quality will take over from price, proving cheap not always sells”
Ankur Chawla, Co Founder – One Fine Meal and Scope Beverages The knowledge and awareness among niche wine consumers about champagne and other sparkling wines have shown a remarkable improvement in the past five to seven years primarily because Read More
Record Attendance at TWFA Singapore
Since its inception in 1947, Tax Free World Association has become the leading duty free and travel retail summit. Malay Raut attends this year and reports that attendance of over 3000 visitors is a record number for this trade show. Read More
“The future certainly looks very good”
Rishi Raj Singh, General Manager, WelcomHotel Dwarka New Delhi With more and more Indians travelling overseas, the country is seeing an upsurge in the popularity of champagne and sparkling wines, , says Rishi Raj Singh, General Manager, WelcomHotel Dwarka New Read More