Alcohol industry25 Jan 2026Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habitsWith GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?25 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slowThe move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant.12 Jan 202616 Dec 2025'Do not drink' warning for island gin and whisky brandFood Standards Scotland says a distillery had been making alcohol "without required safety controls".16 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Here's what Canadian provinces are doing with all the US liquor they pulled off shelvesProvinces in Canada are figuring out what to do with their stockpiles of American liquor worth millions of dollars - some of which will soon expire.8 Dec 202521 Nov 2025Gin maker fears further tax increase in BudgetA group of politicians wants to see a freeze on excise duty for spirits in the Budget.21 Nov 202519 Nov 2025Alcohol licensing recommendations rejected by Lyons Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has rejected a number of changes to the rules around alcohol licensing recommended by an independent report.19 Nov 202512 Nov 2025Heineken UK cuts Foster's alcohol strength to 3.4%The brewer said the change could lead to cheaper pints. 12 Nov 20256 Oct 2025Asahi restarts beer production after cyber-attackJapan's biggest brewer has restarted six factories that produce its popular Super Dry beer.6 Oct 20253 Oct 2025Japan faces Asahi beer shortage after cyber-attackThe drinks giant said this week that the attack had a major impact on its domestic operations.3 Oct 2025...
