June 11 2025  |  Retailers

Nestlé Travel Retail International and Ospree reveal new Mumbai Airport confectionery experience

By Hibah Noor


Ospree Duty Free has launched a Nestlé International Travel Retail dedicated space at Mumbai Duty Free Arrivals

Confectionery continues to be one of the most dynamic and high-performing categories in Indian travel retail and Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) has joined forces with Ospree Duty Free to execute a standout concept tailored specifically for Mumbai Duty Free Arrivals.

Featuring brands including KitKat, Smarties, and Nestlé Sustainably Sourced Cocoa, the new space offers a vibrant, shopper-centric layout, intuitive navigation, and impactful storytelling, creating a seamless blend of global appeal and local relevance.

In addition to the strong confectionery offering, this launch also marks the introduction of a dedicated Coffee section, developed through the continued collaboration between Nestlé and Ospree. This newly added space features a curated range of premium Nestlé coffee products.


NITR has executed a standout concept tailored specifically for the Mumbai Airport arrival terminal

According to the partners, this expansion of the category offering for travelers has broadened appeal, delivered added value and enhanced the overall shopper experience.

“This initiative stands as another proud milestone in the long-standing partnership between Ospree and Nestlé Travel Retail, a relationship rooted in trust, performance, and a shared commitment to innovation,” they stated. Over the years, the two partners have delivered outstanding results across multiple formats and geographies within the group, and this new launch further strengthens that journey.


The launch includes the introduction of a dedicated Coffee section

An Ospree Duty Free Spokesperson said, “We’re proud to take our collaboration with Nestlé to new heights with this latest execution at Mumbai Duty Free. The addition of a dedicated coffee section alongside a world-class confectionery showcase reflects our joint focus on elevating the travel retail experience and offering travelers more value and variety. We look forward to many more such milestones together.”

Fred Porchet, General Manager Nestlé International Travel Retail, commented, “Food and especially confectionery is a significant sales driver in GTR and particularly with Indian travelers. Ospree have demonstrated their commitment to being consumer led not only by prioritizing this category but embracing the vision for innovation and engagement we both wanted to drive. This is a great example of how we can deliver elevated and engaging experiences in confectionery, critical to converting the Gen Z audience.”

As global passenger numbers continue to grow, Ospree and NITR said they remain committed to delivering food category experiences that successfully convert travelers into shoppers, one innovative execution at a time.

“We truly value our partnership with Ospree and are looking forward to working together on more growth initiatives.”

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