Post-Brexit wine reforms announced by Defra yesterday will scrap EU regulations which outlaw the blending of imported wine in the UK market, and will give domestic producers more freedom to use hybrid grapes varieties.
Brewery product sales in Finland were down by 4.6 percent during July to September compared to the same period last year, according to figures from the Federation of the Brewing and Soft Drinks Industry lobby group.
The year-on-year volume showed volume sales of total alcohol in the 4 weeks to 1 October remained relatively flat compared to the same period last year, rising only 0.3% however the split between the sub-categories showed shifting movement between different categories of drinks from the same period in the previous year.
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.
SEOUL -- Backed by the skyrocketing popularity of foreign alcoholic drinks among young consumers in their 20s and 30s, imports of liquors and alcoholic beverages have increased by 54 percent since 2018. Meanwhile, exports of South Korean products only increased by two percent in the same period.
People in the U.S. are drinking less alcohol than they used to, but when they do indulge, they're more likely than ever to opt for a beverage originating from Mexico.
To combat alcohol-related harm, the government is focusing on supporting individuals to reduce their alcohol intake.
One approach is promoting the substitution of standard alcoholic beverages with 'NoLo' (no or low-alcohol) alternatives.
Research indicates that the key strategies to encourage this substitution involve addressing pricing, availability and clear labelling of such products.
Manitoba Progressive Conservatives say they will reintroduce private liquor sales legislation if they get re-elected on Oct. 3.
Kevin Klein, the PC candidate for Kirkfield Park, promised on Sunday to revive plans to allow alcohol to be sold in a wider variety of places, including privately-owned retail stores.
Inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic have eroded the effectiveness of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland, a new report from the University of Sheffield has found.
OXFORD, United Kingdom -- People may soon be able to turn to their phones for help if they want to drink less. International researchers have found that college students can significantly reduce their alcohol consumption by using a specially-designed smartphone app that monitors their drinking.