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Call for More Cheer for Beer

Spiritz

Beer business in India is underdeveloped by any reckoning.The millstone around beer’s neck in India is really the perception that it is similar to and an add-on to liquor. Also, having the same retail structure for beer and liquor is an issue. Beer is globally the most dominant form of alcoholic beverage.

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WB revises excise duty on alcohol

Spiritz

According to a notification dated July 10, 2024, a new duty of Rs 5 per bulk litre has been imposed on extra neutral alcohol (ENA), essential for producing India Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) like whisky, vodka, and rum. The strong beer segment will see an increase of 20-30 percent, and the mild beer segment by up to 40 percent.

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Can the Beverage Industry Stand United Amid Anti-Alcohol Animosity on Multiple Fronts?

VinePair

Alcohol is under scrutiny from regulators, public health experts, and the media. On the broad message — that alcohol has a place in society, and that it can be consumed at safe levels — the industry largely agrees. Earlier this year, two of the most important alcohol companies in the U.S. Or is it at war with itself?

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It’s Prime Time for Beer

Spiritz

The Indian beer market is becoming increasingly competitive and breweries will need to differentiate themselves through brand identity, innovative marketing strategies, and a focus on customer experience. If there is one thing that players in the Indian beer industry agree upon, it is the fact that premiumisation is on the rise.

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This Should End Well: Colleges Are Fighting Over Whose Football Stadium Has The Cheapest Beer

VinePair

If there’s one thing college football doesn’t need, it’s a race to sell beer for the cheapest price possible, but that’s exactly what we’re seeing play out in real time. On Thursday, Tulane’s Green Wave posted a photo on X (formerly Twitter) claiming that the university’s Yulman Stadium sells the cheapest beer in college football.

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The State of the Booze Business: What Does the Future Hold?

Booze Business

The alcohol industry stands out as it undergoes changes that are not only fundamental but also unique, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. One of the key factors driving the non-alcohol trend is the ‘sober curious’ movement. Dry January is a good example.

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Brewers Association of India Constituted

Spiritz

United Breweries, AB-InBev and Carlsberg have jointly announced the launch of Brewers Association of India ('BAI'), a new industry body focused on growing the beer category in India, and driving innovation, moderation, and sustainability in the Indian beer market.

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