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CMJ Breweries launches authentic German beer brand ‘Kaltenberg’ in India
MUMBAI: CMJ Breweries in association with Konig Ludwig International is introducing the authentic German beer “Kaltenberg” in India. As a part of the licensing agreement CMJ breweries Private Ltd. will manufacture and distribute the highly famous premium brand Pan India. The first beer to be launched through this association will be Kaltenberg Royal Lager and it will be followed by Kaltenberg Royal Strong in the next few months. The beer will be positioned higher than the other premium beer much lower than imported ones. The product will be available across 1,000 outlets over the next few months in Maharashtra, Goa, Daman, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Kaltenberg will be brewed at its state of art CMJ brewery in Meghalaya aptly known as Scotland of the east. Only those breweries are allowed to brew Kaltenberg beers which guarantee compliance of all Royal Bavarian brewing standards and specification and CMJ brewery is one of them. The fully automated green field brewery has been set up at Byrnihat with a cost of about Rs 125 crores. CMJ brewery has also set up 100 KLPD state of art grain based Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) Plant at Byrnihat with and investment of Rs250 Crores. The ingredients for this beer come all the way from Germany and are produced as per German purity laws which are strictest all over the world.
Commenting on the same Mr.Rohit Jain, Chairman, CMJ Breweries said that, “We are extremely delighted to introduce one of the World’s oldest beer brand to the beer connoisseurs in India. Brewed under the German Purity Law, this will be India’s first super premium beer available at half the price of an imported beer in India. Through launch of this brand, we aim to capture about one-two per cent of the premium beer market in India in next 3-5 years.”
Konig Ludwig International is controlled and managed by HRH Prinz Luitpold von Bayern. He is a member of the Royal family of Bavaria. All beers from Kaltenberg Castle are brewed under the strict quality control of HRH Prinz Luitpold von Bayern and his technical team as per the Bavarian Purity Law which has been issued by one of his ancestors in the year 1516.
Their expertise in the brewing business can be traced back to 1260 making Kaltenberg, possibly, the oldest beer brand in the world. Over almost 800 centuries they have set such important milestones as the Purity Law of 1516, the wheat beer monopoly, the foundation of the Brewing University at Freising, the beer garden edict and the world famous Oktoberfest.
The brand name Kaltenberg originates from its birth place in the Kaltenberg Castle, where beer has been brewed since 1871, and is still a Royal residence. It is the most sold international brand in the Royal Bavarian portfolio. This legacy is an integral element of Kaltenberg beers. The brewing know-how, quality and brand management have been developed and fine-tuned over the centuries. This quality performance is evidenced by regular success in international beer competitions and quality evaluations, such as the DLG, WBA and European Beer Star. Konig Ludwig International has license partners in over 10 markets. Where-ever the beers are locally produced, it has proven the capability to replicate world-wide the same high standard in quality, taste and brand positioning.
CMJ Brewery had launched three of its own brands in north east in March 2013. The brands are manufactured under the German technical know-how from Konig Ludwig International. All the three brands namely Magpie Premium Lager Beer, Savage Super Strong Beer & Nutcracker Premium Strong Beer received an over whelming response from the consumers in the North East Region.
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Uniqlo India signs Jasprit Bumrah as brand endorser
Cricketing star fronts new LifeWear campaign highlighting comfort and simplicity.
MUMBAI: Jasprit Bumrah just bowled a perfect yorker into fashion because when the fastest bowler in the world picks Uniqlo, even off-field style gets a pace attack. Uniqlo India has roped in Indian cricket icon Jasprit Bumrah as its brand endorser, kicking off the partnership with a fresh campaign that brings the brand’s LifeWear philosophy to life, clothing engineered for simplicity, quality and effortless comfort in daily routines.
The 30-second film shows Bumrah in relaxed, everyday moments away from the crease highlighting how the AIRism Oversized T-shirt slips seamlessly into his off-field life. The narrative quietly mirrors his journey as a fast bowler, built on consistency, instinct and the kind of fit that feels right from the first wear and only gets better with time.
Jasprit Bumrah said, “In my day-to-day life, I prefer clothing that feels comfortable and effortless, especially when I’m spending time off the field. That’s why I’m happy to be partnering with Uniqlo, the brand’s approach to everyday clothing feels like a natural extension to my personal style.”
Uniqlo India marketing director Nidhi Rastogi added, “We are proud to partner with cricket world champion Jasprit Bumrah and welcome him to the Uniqlo family. His focus on excellence, authenticity and quiet confidence reflects the essence of Uniqlo’s LifeWear philosophy.”
The campaign is now live across digital channels, social media, in-store displays and outdoor platforms, with the film and imagery rolling out alongside the announcement.
In a world where pace often means rushing, Bumrah and Uniqlo are reminding everyone that the best things in life and on the body come from calm, consistent comfort that simply shows up every day and gets the job done.
