England child alcohol use tops global chart, finds WHO report
The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls. Source link
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Bottled cocktails and coffee liquor: what’s trending this holiday season in India
As you plan Christmas themed brunches or a New Year soiree, look towards India’s vibrant crafts spirits to stock your bar for a change. For those of you cutting back on your annual tequila shots, there are a host of low alcohol ready-to-drink beverages now available. Bengaluru-based Salud Beverages has launched Salud Fiesta, an invigorating … Read more
State-owned beverages corporation to oversee regulated sale of alcohol in Manipur
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. File The Manipur Cabinet on December 15 approved the establishment of the Manipur State Beverages Corporation Limited (MSBCL), signalling a significant shift in the State’s alcohol policy. The creation of the corporation paves the way for legalising the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol in specific regions of Manipur, marking … Read more
Two Canada-based Malayali friends launch artisanal arrack brand
Taika Spirit Drink | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When Canada-based entrepreneur Ajith Padmakumar tasted the home-brewed arrack — vattu charayam — made by friend and chef Sajish Joseph in Ontario, Canada, in 2020, not only was he struck by its taste, but he also tasted a business opportunity. Two years later, in late 2022, the … Read more
Proposal to raise minimum alcohol price to 65p in Scotland
The party’s health spokesman, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, said: “Alcohol deaths are at their highest level since 2008 on the SNP’s watch and it is clear their blanket approach to tackling this crisis is simply not working, or supporting those who most need help with alcohol addiction.” Source link
Alcohol deaths rise to highest level in 14 years
The latest figures for Scotland show 1,276 people died from conditions caused by alcohol in 2022. Source link
Chef Amninder Sandhu’s Bawri in Goa is all about age-old recipes and traditional cooking techniques
More than two decades ago, when she was a hotel management trainee at the Taj Culinary School, Amninder Sandhu called her father to complain about the long working hours. “My father only had one thing to say — Ya toh naukri karo, ya nakhre karo. Dono cheezein ek saath nahi chalti (Either work, or complain; … Read more
India’s alcohol brands are now making zero-carbon beer and recycling water
As bars across the country are tweak menus to include zero-waste cocktails, the bigger breweries and distilleries are also looking to rewrite their scripts. World over, the spirits industry has set in motion, multi-pronged plans to address its soil, water, and energy footprints. As countries set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, spirits manufacturers … Read more
Feni gets a makeover courtesy new brands crafting spiced, infused, and cocktail variants
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It is a cocktail unlike any other. The Patoleo feni is a cocktail version of the famous Goan sweet, patoli, made with rice flour, coconut and jaggery. This drink, made with family-owned brand Cazulo Premium Feni’s coconut feni, is in symphony with coconut milk and liquid jaggery. It is a delicious, sweet drink and just … Read more
Whisky Labels Decoded: Unlocking the stories behind the alcohol bottles
Whisky enthusiasts, are you ready to decode the secrets hidden in whisky labels? A whisky bottle typically has a wealth of information about the nectar inside – including details about the brand, colour, type of cask used, etc. Today, let’s dive into the world of the whisky lexicon and have some fun while learning! Brands: … Read more