The Moodie Report India
How Rutland Square Spirits Founder Nishant Sharma is combining Scottish spirit with Indian soul
Meet Nishant Sharma, Founder & CEO of Edinburgh-based Rutland Square Spirits, a company that started with a century-old family recipe and the idea of blending Indian chai with Scottish gin. That idiosyncratic vision has since flourished into a £30 million (US$40 million), 100,000-case brand.
Dates confirmed for Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Conference and Awards 2026
“This is an incredible opportunity for us to present BLR Airport as a destination, driving new guest experience concepts and industry synergy,” says Bangalore International Airport Limited CCO Kenneth Guldbjerg.
Ghirardelli strikes travel retail distribution partnership with International Duty Free
The distribution agreement with International Duty Free supports the American chocolate company’s travel retail expansion in key markets across Middle East, India and Africa.
Air India Group to expand network with opening of Navi Mumbai International Airport
Air India group’s value carrier, Air India Express will be one of the first carriers at the airport, operating 20 daily flights or 40 air traffic movements to 15 destinations across India.
Ospree Duty Free launches campaign urging travellers to maximise INR50,000 arrival limit
To encourage value-led purchases, the retailer is running exclusive arrivals promotions across its key product categories, with participating brands contributing to the offers.
Neesh Perfumes expands niche fragrance presence with Cochin Duty Free launch
With a heritage of more than 121 years, the luxury fragrance house from India is the first Indian niche fragrance brand to be introduced at Cochin Duty Free.
Paul John and Avolta unveil second limited-edition Bengaluru Duty Free-exclusive at Kempegowda Airport
The Bengaluru Airport-exclusive expression (56.4% ABV) is restricted to 192 bottles, retailing at INR13,150 (US$149).
DreamFolks ends domestic airport lounge services following partnership terminations
This development follows contract suspensions with Adani Digital and Semolina Kitchens, effective 15 September, while Encalm Hospitality is set to exit in November.
Commercial offering details revealed as super-airport Navi Mumbai International prepares for take-off
We bring you early details of the commercial offer, including retail, dining and lounges, as the airport gets set for its inauguration later this month.
Campari Group celebrates The Glen Grant Exploration No.1 pre-launch in Asia Pacific travel retail
The pre-launch, which has been rolled out across more than 40 airports in Asia Pacific, reached an estimated 72 million travellers and delivered 1.9 million PR impressions and visibility across 60 retailer platforms.
Images of the Day: Ospree Duty Free marks Onam in style at Thiruvananthapuram Airport
Today’s images come from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport where Ospree Duty Free celebrated Onam festival with a campaign that blended cultural tradition, sense of place and shopper rewards.
Images of the Day: CocoCart & Cafe adds fresh dining flair to Thiruvananthapuram Airport
Our latest images, shared by Krishnakumar R P of Adani Airport Holdings, highlight the travel retail expansion of CocoCart & Café.
