Australia's tax on spirits, already the highest in the world outside of Scandinavia, has once again increased to $107.99 per litre of alcohol on Monday 4 February.
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has published the results from its most recent trial, which used artificial intelligence (AI) to assess alcohol-related ads' compliance with the rules.
A new Canada-wide scientific assessment has found that alcohol causes more harm overall than any other drug in the country-ranking far above tobacco, opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine and cannabis.
Canada's craft brewing industry is juggling the pressures of inflation, U.S. tariffs on aluminum and declining alcohol consumption.
Korean alcohol is shedding its image as a "strong drink." By adding fruit aromas, lowering the alcohol content, and switching to an RTD (ready to drink) format that you can sip right after popping a can, "easy-to-drink" products are building a presence in the global market.
Whilst nearly 170 million no and low ABV beers were drunk last year, the trade association predicts that Brits will consume 200 million by the end of the year - with 22 million pints expected to be poured in December alone.
Christmas is a typically boozy time of year, as work office parties and prolonged time with extended family prompt many Britons to reach for a drink.
But new data suggests this season may be a slightly more sober affair after alcohol consumption fell to a record low in Britain.
The National Assembly of Quebec has published a bill reducing regulatory burdens on the spirits industry, however calls to expand the sale of ready-to-drink (RTD) products have been ignored.
European Union officials have reached a provisional agreement on a new policy framework aimed at strengthening and modernizing the EU wine sector.
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia liquor stores will once again stock booze from the United States beginning today, but for a limited time only.
The province is selling off its remaining stock of alcohol from the U.S. and plans to donate the proceeds to charity.