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Sales Of Non-Alcoholic Beer Triple In Ireland

It may be a country renowned for its pubs, but sales of non-alcoholic beer tripled in Ireland between 2017 and 2021, from 1.79 million to 5.55 million litr...

Drinkers Look Forward To Enjoying Dubai's 30% Tax Cut On Alcohol

Manager Richard Cowling expressed a sense of relief as customers flocked to his rooftop bar to enjoy Dubai's winter sunset over the Gulf and a 30% tax brea...

Dubai Scraps 30% Tax On Alcohol Sales Amid Economic Rebound

Dubai has suspended a tax of 30% on alcohol and dropped a licence fee previously needed to buy alcohol in the commercial and tourism hub, two major retaile...

Scotch Whisky Association Urges Government To Reinstate Alcohol Duty Freeze

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has criticised the reversal of duty freeze on alcohol and urged the government to reinstate the move.

Distill Ventures Increases Funding For Pre-Accelerator Programme

Distill Ventures has announced an investment of a further $5 million (€5 million) into its Pre-Accelerator Programme.

Constellation Brands Appoints New VP Of Public Affairs

Alcoholic beverage group Constellation Brands has announced the appointment of Ed Matovcik as vice president, public affairs.

EU Lawmakers Water Down Warnings On Alcohol As Cause Of Cancer

EU lawmakers watered down their warning to Europeans over alcohol's links to cancer, stressing only excessive consumption as a risk factor and recommending...

Why Are Young People Drinking Less Than Their Parents’ Generation Did?

Young people in Australia, the UK, Nordic countries and North America have, on average, been drinking significantly less alcohol than their parents’...