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Finland's state alcohol monopoly Alko sold fewer alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages last year, with sales figures reflecting a 3.4 million litres decrease compared to 2022.

Alko sold a total of 76.9 million litres of beverages in 2023, or 4.1 percent less than the 80.3 million litres sold in 2022. Sales also decreased in 2022, year-on-year.

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UNITED KINGDOM - Drinkers aged 18 to 24 are increasingly seeking out no- and low-alcohol products.

UK-based The Portman Group has conducted its sixth annual survey in partnership with YouGov, finding that young adults are the biggest consumers of no- and low-alcohol alternatives.

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Brits will soon be able to purchase 'pint' sized bottles of still and sparkling wine, as a new 568ml size is introduced to Britain's supermarket shelves, pubs, clubs and restaurants, the Department for Business and Trade has announced today (27th December).

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American whiskey distilleries have something to celebrate this holiday season with the announcement that the suspension of European Union tariffs on their spirits will be extended through 2025.

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In a new statement, The Brewers of Europe has called for a level playing field for alcoholic beverage packaging in the 'general approach' to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, arguing that there is 'no reason' for beer to be held to reuse and DRS rules while wines and spirits are exempt.

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They've served Roman soldiers, knights and poets and have been a gathering place for communities to enjoy a brew beside a crackling fire for centuries.

Now many of Britain's watering holes are calling "last orders" for good because of soaring costs and as people adopt healthier, alcohol-free lifestyles.

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As the provincial government prepares to change the laws for how beer, wine and spirits are distributed, a Brock University expert says it could lead to "a seismic shift" in the way alcohol is purchased in the province.

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The Scottish government looks set to move forward with plans to increase its alcohol minimum unit pricing following the end of its consultation in November. 

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The Northern Territory government is implementing an expansion of its alcohol reform initiatives this week.

In March this year, it announced a voluntary buy-back scheme of grocery store liquor licences across the Territory.

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CHAMPAGNE and wine will be sold in pints within months -- all thanks to Brexit.

Ministers are on the verge of a law change to allow pint-sized bottles that were banned by Brussels killjoys.

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