In 2020, beverage alcohol consumption in the US saw the largest volume gain in nearly 20 years.
The global drinks industry is showing positive signs of recovery and will grow in volume by 2.9% by the end of 2021, according to new IWSR forecasts.
A study suggests that alcohol consumption has remained broadly stable during the coronavirus lockdown in Belgium.
10% of male cancer due to alcohol
10% of cancer in males and 3% in women is attributable to alcohol, according to Europe-wide research by the British Medical Journal.
BBPA and WSTA defend UK drinking record
UK: Trade bodies Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) and the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) have denied that UK alcohol consumption is rising.
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Ben Branson on the future of non-alc spirits
In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive.
