More than half of the approximately 40 Norwegian craft distilleries, spread around Norway, have established a new industry organization.
Norwegian Distilleries was founded on May 2, 2024.
“It is essential that we in this industry are made aware of the fantastic opportunities we have to make quality spirits in Norway. And we are first and foremost an industry for the districts,” says elected chairman, Odd J. Nelvik, from Det Norske Brenneri in Grimstad.
“Together we’ll make visible what we stand for: professional pride, local value creation, and cultural heritage. We have already had many meetings with key politicians and, of course, the management of Vinmonopolet (sales of wine and spirits in Norway are restricted to state alcohol shops). The association’s goal is to influence public policy as well as act as a familiar voice for craft distilleries,” says Nelvik.
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Norwegian Destilleries will also promote research and development that can contribute positively to the members’ products, processes, and market development, as well as being the members’ spokesperson towards Vinmonopolet in relation to general framework conditions. The association will also promote a responsible drinking culture.
“We are constantly gaining new members,” says chairman Nelvik.
Norwegian Craft Distilleries Have Established a New Industry Organization, based on a press release from Norwegian Destilleries.
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