Fri.Dec 20, 2024

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Velocity earmarks Rs 200 cr to fuel growth of restaurants

Spiritz

Velocity, a cash-flow based financing platform, has earmarked Rs 200 crore for next year to support and accelerate growth in the restaurant and cloud kitchen ecosystem across India. The fund is specifically allocated to address the challenges linked to F&B sector’s funding from traditional financing institutions. Velocity offers cash-flow based financing, enabling restaurants and cloud kitchens to effectively manage capital expenditure, working capital, open new outlets, purchase equip

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New Year’s Eve celebrations could boost the UK hospitality by £505 MILLION, finds PPL PRS survey 

Bar Magazine

1 in 5 (19%) people in the UK plan on spending 100+ when out celebrating New Years Eve totalling 505 MILLION according to a new survey by music licensing company PPL PRS 42% choose the high street over home Over half (52%) plan on staying out until the early morning The top priority for partygoers is a good atmosphere (64%) with music therapist Marianne Rizkallah commending the value of MUSIC to create an engaging, unforgettable night Brits could spend up to 505 million* in pubs and bars a

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Diageo India celebrates specially-abled students

Spiritz

Diageo India, in partnership with the Skill Council for Persons with Disability (SCPwD), celebrated 85 specially-abled students at a convocation ceremony held at the Cosmos College of Education, Noida. These students were prepared for three months in food and beverage (F&B) services at SCPwD’s Noida centre. The students were trained in two courses—F&B Steward and Front Office Steward—to help them serve at the reception, housekeeping, and in other F&B service areas o

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Coca-Cola to acquire Billson’s Beverages RTD vodka brand 

Just Drinks

The Coca-Cola Company has signed an agreement to acquire Billson's Beverages, an Australian producer of ARTD beverages.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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The Monte + Mezcal ‘M + M’

VinePair

Mezcal Derrumbes Oaxacas light smokiness combined with Amaro Montenegro's bitter orange and clove create this cozy cocktail.

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EU should pursue “grubbing-up” to tackle wine over-supply

Just Drinks

The European Union (EU) should enhance existing policy tools and bolster wine growers' resilience to safeguard the sector's future.

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The most-read industry analysis on Just Drinks in 2024

Just Drinks

Which of our features and comment coverage on the global drinks industry caught your eye this year?

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Peach Fizz Drink Recipe

Mix That Drink

A refreshing Peach Fizz cocktail combines peach schnapps, lemon juice, and soda water for a light, fruity drink perfect for any occasion.

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Diageo coy over fate of Cîroc vodka in post ‘Diddy’ Combs era

Just Drinks

Diageo has declined to comment on a report the UK group plans to sell its Croc vodka following the end of a tie-up with Sean Diddy Combs.

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Drink of the Week: Verità Vodka Italiana

Imbibe Magazine

In my nine years of contributing to this column, I realized I have recommended a bottle of vodka just once. That’s not to say that I don’t keep vodka on hand, and plenty of bartenders espouse the merits of a vodka Martini. So when a bottle of Verit Vodka Italiana crossed my desk, my interest was piqued, not least because Italy isn’t exactly the first country you associate with vodka.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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JDE Peet’s wants “unjustified” coffee price rise, Colruyt says

Just Drinks

Colruyt, the Belgium-based grocer, has paused deliveries of a clutch of JDE Peets coffee products amid a dispute over price.

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The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Adds Calvados Category

Chilled Magazine

The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards – Cutting-edge awards system adds Calvados as a new category. The Interprofession des Applellations Cidricoles (idac) for Calvados participation in the Chilled 100 Spirits Awards delivered impressive success and established Calvados as a top-tier spirit by bartenders. The Calvados Conseil submitted 77 entries, earning a multitude of honors, that highlights the spirits exceptional versatility and innovation.

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Heritage Distilling appoints beverage industry veterans to board

Just Drinks

Recently-listed US spirits producer Heritage Distilling Company has appointed two drinks industry stalwarts to board roles.

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6 Classic Cocktails made with Weber Ranch Vodka for the Holidays

Chilled Magazine

Born in Jalisco, Mexico and crafted in Texas, Weber Ranch 1902 Vodka showcases the versatility that vodka gains when it is distilled from 100% Blue Weber Agave. With the launch earlier this year, the brands owners aim to shatter preconceptions about what vodka can be and revitalize the category for a new generation of adventurous drinkers. Check out these classic cocktails perfect for holiday mixing!

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FrieslandCampina, Milcobel embark on defensive play

Just Drinks

FrieslandCampina and Micolbel have talked up the positives of their planned deal but Europes dairy sector is a tough place to do business.

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Splitting the G With Beer Events & Social Updates

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

You never know where you’ll find emotionally resonant beer content. This week, a newsletter I read called The Hustle reported on the necessity to ration Guinness in the UK due to a recent spike in its popularity. They also linked to this TikTok from someone who was literally brought to tears by splitting the G in their last pint of Guinness in Dublin.

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The 7 Best Vodkas to Gift This Holiday (2024)

VinePair

As the U.S.s best-selling spirit, vodka is a beloved staple for a reason. It shines in classic cocktails like the Martini and Bloody Mary and is beloved in creations like the Moscow Mule and Espresso Martini. And while tequila and whiskey may be closing in on vodkas popularity on-premise , the neutral spirit isnt going anywhere anytime soon. Thats why we nailed down the absolute best bottles to gift your loved ones this year.

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Drink of the gods from mango belt

Spiritz

Madhvendra Deo Singh chose to venture into mead making, despite it being a relatively unknown category in India because of his passion for innovation and desire to create something unique and rooted in nature. Mead, often referred to as the ‘Drink of the Gods’, resonated with his vision of crafting natural, high-quality products while reflecting his agricultural heritage.

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The 15 Best Japanese Whiskies for 2024

VinePair

In April 2021, the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA) announced a new set of labeling standards dictating what can and cant be called Japanese Whisky. The guidance is an agreement among the more than 50 producers that make up the association rather than law, and brands were given a transitional period of three years to make sure all their labels and current releases complied with the new standards.

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The Ultimate Review: Johnnie Walker Black Label Speyside Origin

The Whiskey Wash

TL;DR Johnnie Walker Black Label Speyside Origin is a 12 year old limited-edition blended scotch whisky showcasing the rich, fruity character of Speyside. Featuring single malts from distilleries like Cardhu and Glendullan, it offers honeyed sweetness, orchard fruits, and subtle vanilla notes. Released as a travel retail exclusive, it remains hard to source and has limited reviews or awards.

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Review: Wines of Cos d’Estournel, 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

Chateau Cos d’Estournel is a second-growth wine in the St. Estephe region of Bordeaux, but the operation is producing much more than its $75-a-bottle flagship offerings. The operation — the “s” in Cos is not silent, by the way — has six levels of wines, both white and red, most of which don’t actually carry the full Cos dEstournel name.

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The VinePair Podcast: Should Bourbon Cost More?

VinePair

The Heaven Hill Heritage Collection, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection , and Willett portfolio all contain some of the most sought-after bourbons on the market. Unfortunately, the bourbon nerds a.k.a. Taters usually snatch up all the bottles before any casual consumer even has the chance to consider purchasing them. The situation has only gotten worse over the years.

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It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas… new podcast!

The Cocktail Lovers

We’re less than a week away from Christmas Day and we don’t know about you but we’re definitely in the festive mood. While this episode wont see us going into full eggnog and sleigh-bell sound effects mode, we’re certainly offering a nod in the Christmas direction. Our book choice is one that we always rely on for the season its How To Drink At Christma s from Victoria Moore.

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Review: WhistlePig Ryes – Shafer, Kick Sauber, Beyond Bonded 2024, and PiggyBank 2024

Drinkhacker

Yes, there are four reviews of WhistlePig products — all of them rye — in this roundup, and while that’s not the way I’d prefer to do it, let’s be real: WhistlePig cranks out a ton of whiskey, and keeping up on it all is daunting. So here we go: Four recent releases from our friends in Vermont , running the gamut from everyday hooch to collectables.

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Diageo explores sale of Cîroc Vodka

Spiritz

Diageo Plc is exploring the sale of Cîroc Vodka, previously endorsed by music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The company has reportedly approached potential buyers, including beverage firms and private equity groups, to assess interest. The discussions are in early stages and may or may not result in a deal. This move follows the resolution of a lawsuit in January, in which Combs accused Diageo of racial discrimination, alleging neglect of Cîroc Vodka and DeLeón Tequila.

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The Ultimate Review: Johnnie Walker Lowlands Origin

The Whiskey Wash

TL;DR Johnnie Walker Black Label Lowlands Origin is a limited-edition blend showcasing the Lowland regions light, floral character. Aged 12 years and featuring whiskies from Glenkinchie and Cameronbridge, it was released in 2019 for travel retail. While not widely awarded or reviewed, its praised for its smooth simplicity and serves as an approachable introduction to Lowland whisky.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: Eggnog

VinePair

We like to keep things fairly evergreen here at Cocktail College. However, it would feel a bit out of place to run an episode on eggnog at the height of summer when sweat is dripping down our backs and were all craving a refreshing seasonal sipper. So here we are, less than a week out from Dec. 25, with the ultimate guide to this all-American staple.

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American Single Malt Gets Official Status: What It Means For Producers

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: ASMWC After years of tireless campaigning by the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission (ASMWC) , the Distilled Spirits Council Of The United States (DISCUS) , and producers across the U.S., the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has finally ratified the American Single Malt Whiskey Category. The finalization of standards will promote and protect this burgeoning category.

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Sahi Shuzo to brew sake in space

Spiritz

Sahi Shuzo, the makers of Dassai sake, is planning to brew sake in space by sending ingredients to the International Space Station for fermentation in a microgravity environment. The exclusive space-brewed sake will be limited to a single 100 ml bottle priced at an extraordinary 100 million yen (around USD 653,000), making it one of the world’s most expensive drinks.

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New Releases: Chattanooga, Log Still, Hidden Barn & Wheel Horse

The Whiskey Wash

As 2024 draws to a close, American whiskey producers are showcasing innovation through unique partnerships, experimental techniques, and the revival of fan favorites. In new American whiskey releases, Chattanooga revisits an icon and Log Still collaborates with the Archdiocese of Louisville. Hidden Barn adds to the Series One line, and Wheel Horse unveils a 5 Year Old.

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Easy Autumn Apple Cocktail Recipe

Gastronom

Last Updated on December 20, 2024 by Leah Hall This Fall Apple Cocktail highlights Applejack as the main spirit. Mix up this boozy stirred drink for great fall and winter sipping. Make this Fall Apple Cocktail with just 4 simple ingredients! Seasonal drinks are a favorite around our house, and we love to highlight … The post Easy Autumn Apple Cocktail Recipe appeared first on Gastronom Cocktails.

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Super Bowl 10K Redondo Beach: A Fun-filled Start to Super Bowl Sunday

PubClub

South Bay Singles Day: A Beer Garden, The Slip & Partying InRedondo Beach A sunny beer garden makes for a great start to Super Bowl Sunday in the South Bay. The South Bay Beach Citiesof Los Angeles always looks forward to the year’s good party events and one of the best is Super Bowl Sunday. In starts with the annual Super Bowl 10K, a race through the streets of seaside Redondo Beach, hits an early high note with a post-race beer garden, then turns into a succession of small bar visits

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Is the Grasshopper a Good Cocktail?

Cocktails with Suderman

Perhaps the funniest description of the Grasshopper cocktail—or at least the grumpiest—comes from David Embury. In his 1940s cocktail manual, The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks , he noted that the drink usually consisted of cream, crème de cacao, and crème de menthe, but sometimes blackberry brandy was added to the mix. “This,” he wrote, “results in a rather muddy-looking locust; but, with or without the blackberry, as a cocktail it is strictly vile.” Emb

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in San Francisco with Spectacular Fireworks

PubClub

San Francisco’s famous skyline is framed by fireworks over the bay. The City by the Bay shoots fireworks over the bay on New Year’s Eve. San Francisco celebrates the end of the old year and the beginning of the new one with a free midnight show framed by the Bay Bridge. Called “Fireworks Over The Bay,” ittakes place off Pier 14 at the foot of Mission Street and the Embarcardero.

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Peter Woitschikowski Puts Tamdhu Scotch Whisky Under The Microscope

The Whiskey Wash

The first whisky in the Tamdhu Dedication Collection will be released in March 2025. Photo: Tamdhu Tamdhu have announced the debut scotch whisky in their new The Dedication Collection. The 43 year old scotch is the first of eight super exclusive whiskies that will be released by Tamdhu over the coming years. To celebrate the launch they have partnered with photomicrographer Peter Woitschikowski to show scotch in a way it never has been before.