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Distillers Brace For Pain After India Bans Sales On Highways

As India’s recent ban on liquor stores along highways displaces outlets, the nation’s distillers are bracing for a drop in sales of as much as...

EU To Consider Self-Regulatory Proposal For Alcohol Labelling: WSTA

The European Commission has said that it will consider a self-regulatory proposal from the alcoholic-beverage sector, which outlines how it will advise the...

Irish Alcoholic Drinks Exports Rise 4% To €1.4 Billion

Irish alcoholic beverage exports rose 4% last year to €1.4 billion, with whiskey in particular seeing a jump of 8%, to reach €505 million. The...

UK House Of Lords To Debate Whether Alcohol Law Should Be Changed

The UK House of Lords will invite representatives from retailers Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Ocado next Tuesday (22 November) to debate whether the law...

Euromonitor Results Predict Brexit Will Negatively Affect European Alcohol Sales

Euromonitor International results have revealed that, although Britain will be predominantly affected by Brexit, Western Europe will also feel an impact in...

Sainsbury's Extends Local Craft-Beer Lines In Scotland

Sainsbury’s is adding 32 new craft beers to its range in Scottish stores, including new products from three small Scottish breweries. The addition of...

Alcohol Sales At A High In UK Due To Hot Summer

UK grocery retailers have experienced a high volume of alcohol sales over the past four weeks, according to retail-performance data recorded by the latest...