Business Ombudsman Boris Titov proposed allowing restaurateurs to sell alcohol to go, similar to what is done in stores. The initiative was also taken by the president of the Federation of Restaurateurs, Igor Bukharov, RBC reported in reference to appeals sent to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
They believe that this measure will have a positive impact on the profitability of the catering industry and will also increase the sales volume of Russian winemakers’ products.
According to current legislation, the retail sale of alcohol and the retail sale of alcohol in the provision of public catering services are different types of activities and require separate licenses. However, a separate license is not required for the sale of low alcohol products.
Previously, producers of vodka, gin, whiskey and wine notified chains of a 10% price increase from 2024, and importers expect suppliers to increase prices between 5% and 25%. Companies expect indexation to be gradual.
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Karina Pardaeva
Source: RB
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