Mauritian Beverage Brand Baie Earns Global Recognition

Mauritius-developed beverage brand Baie has won two gold medals at a prestigious international drinks competition.

Baie, a locally inspired range of 5% alcoholic sodas, received the top award for each of its flavours—Piña Colada and Pamplemousse—in the Pre-Mixed, Ready-To-Drink (RTD) and Hard Seltzer Masters category at the 2026 Spirits Business Awards.

The range is a collaborative venture between Mauritian beverage company Grand Baie Drinks Co. Ltd (GBDC) and FMCG distributor Vaulbert. GBDC is co-owned by Millie and Matt Dolan, who relocated in 2024 from Auckland, New Zealand—where Millie’s family has roots—to launch the business.

The awards attracted 78 entries from beverage brands around the world, with only four gold medals awarded in the category, two of which went to Baie.

GBDC co-founder Millie Dolan said the recognition validates both the quality of the product and reinforces Mauritian beverage innovators’ ability to compete at an international standard.

“We are incredibly proud to see Baie recognised on the global stage,” Dolan said.

“When we created the range, we did so in response to the enormous international growth of the low-sugar, low-calorie ready-to-drink and hard seltzer category, but with a distinctly Mauritian twist.

“It’s not easy to create a lighter-style alcoholic beverage that still delivers bold flavour and premium taste, and these awards prove we have achieved that.”

The beverages were developed over a two-year period alongside internationally experienced beverage specialists, with a focus on creating modern alcoholic drinks that appeal to the growing number of health-conscious consumers.

Dolan said the recognition places Baie alongside brands that have gone on to achieve major international commercial success.

“Many brands that have previously performed strongly in these awards have become globally successful, so this is an exciting moment for us and for what comes next for the brand.”

Henri Vaulbert, Managing Director of Vaulbert, said the awards demonstrate the ability of Mauritian businesses to innovate and compete internationally in emerging FMCG categories.

“Baie is a great example of what can happen when local market insight, strong product development, and ambitious brand thinking come together.

“We are proud to help bring a locally developed product of this calibre to market.”

Baie launched in Mauritius in December 2025 as the country’s first and only low-calorie alcoholic soda range and has positioned itself as a premium alternative within the fast-growing RTD category.

It is available in select Intermart, Winners, GSR, and London Way supermarkets across Mauritius.