Introduction

WINES, BEERS & DRINKS (WBD’20 GOA) is poised to be the annual rendez-vouz for the wine, spirits, beer, drinks and cider industry. What started as part of INDIA HOSPITALITY + F & B PRO (IHF) over 17 years ago is now planned to be an exclusive event of its own, with an international conference running concurrent with IHF this year. Here is India’s Only 3 Day Business Forum for the Wines, Beers & Spirits Industry to meet professionals from every aspect of viticulture, alco-beverage, fermentation, distillation, production, bottling, packaging, distribution, trade, etc. And the allied world of F & B, accompaniments, table and glassware, furniture, additives, decor, etc. Goa’s world-class venue – Dr SP Mukherjee Indoor AC Stadium – will play host to this industry-event from 14 – 16 June 2020.

Trinity is the country’s oldest player and has been providing this platform, when none existed, being a market-leader in the F & B sector, with no competitor. Over the years Trinity – an international event manager has built connections with the stakeholders – industry majors, governments, wine boards, partners, media… This edition is marked with special invites to alcobev producing countries to participate with pavilions, depute speakers and promote exports into India which has opened up and has huge potential as a virgin territory in the region. India is one of the largest markets for spirits globally. Some 19 million new Indian consumers attain legal drinking age each year; a billion will in the next 10 years. Alcobev companies are also leaning on changing drinking dynamics (premiumisation, more women drinking) to drive growth. So with huge demand, comes the need for new technologies and brands, which makes WBD’20 GOA – a must be there mega showcase.