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5,059 attendees from 24 countries

HBI Staff | Mumbai wine and spirits industry. The exhibitors at ProWine Mumbai 2023
unanimously emphasised that they were impressed by the scale and
roWine Mumbai wrapped up its third edition, held at quality of the event that provided a comprehensive professional
the Jio World Convention Centre on November 24 and platform for the wine and spirits sector and were overwhelmed by
25. ProWine Mumbai is a part of the globally iconic the high-quality footfalls and good business interactions.
PProWein World, and is jointly organised by Messe “ProWine Mumbai 2023 has been essential for us to get a good
Düsseldorf India and All sense about the Indian
Things Nice. market and to establish
The event kick-started contacts with potential
with the popping of distribution partners”
Champagne Laurent said Arno Schmid-Egger,
Perrier and a ribbon-cutting Managing Director - Perola
ceremony, attended by the GmbH.
Deputy Mayor for Economic ProWine Mumbai 2023
Development, City of featured 164 companies
Düsseldorf Christian Zaum showcasing over 1,000
and his delegation, Nick brands across 21 countries
Champion MP, Minister for and 5,059 attendees from
Trade & Investment, South 24 countries across a gross
Australia. In addition, 5,000 sqm of exhibition
significant dignitaries space. The range of
present included Consul exhibitors and countries
Generals and Trade Investment Commissioners from Argentina, represented on the show floor reflected India’s strong appeal to the
Australia, Chile, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, global wines and spirits industry, including its key role as a gateway
New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Peru, Portugal, South Africa, to do business in the region as seen by the growing participation of
Turkey, and the United States. even lesser-known wine and spirits producing countries.
Participating countries included Argentina, Australia, Austria,
On POint target Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan,
It showed evidently that the interests of the market players are at Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Peru, Poland,
the forefront of ProWine Mumbai. Trade visitors from relevant Portugal, South Africa, Spain and United States. The French
sectors ranging from large hoteliers, prominent restaurateurs and Pavilion led by Business France as well as country pavilions from
bar owners, importers, distributors, retailers, sommeliers, chefs, Argentina, Australia, Chile, Italy, Northern Ireland, Portugal and
food & beverage teams and consumers were seen networking on United States brought in their country wine makers to network
the floor. Exhibitors expressed that they had the ideal opportunity with visitors throughout the day. In the Spirits section, visitors
to find the perfect buyer for their own portfolio, cementing the were able to taste and meet producers of gin, vodka, single malts,
show’s efforts and making it the largest platform in India for the rum, tequila and mezcal.

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