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Direct-to-Consumer Beer Sales Become a Lifeline for Breweries

In today’s teeming marketplace, shelf space is tight and open tap lines are rare, forcing craft breweries to fight harder for pieces of the fiscal pie. In 2022, overall beer volume sales declined three percent, according to the Brewers Association, and craft beer sales slid two percent in the first half of 2023.

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IWSR report outlines key trends in wine for 2024

IWSR reporting reveals the Australian and global wine industry faces the ongoing challenges of declining volumes but, on the bright side, continues to experience premiumization, growth in e-commerce, and evolving wine consumer preferences. Adapting to these trends and economic uncertainties will be crucial for wine producers and retailers in 2024 and beyond.

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How data is helping guide responsible drinking

Henry Ashworth, CEO of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, tells The Spirits Business why following data is vital in promoting healthy outcomes. It is imperative to respect those who choose not to drink alcohol, whether for cultural or personal reasons -- or simply because they just don't like the taste. However, for many adults, moderate alcohol consumption, whether in the form of beer, wine, or spirits, is an important part of enjoying life.

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Treasury Wine to shut rural winery as costs sour palate

Some 60 vintners and staff will be out of a job after Australia's biggest producer announced it will close one of its Victorian wineries.

ASX-listed Treasury Wine Estates said it will shutter its commercial Karadoc winery by mid-2024, citing rising production costs and a customer shift away from budget plonk.

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