Drinks Sector News
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Higher taxes on alcohol needed, says WHO
Taxes to incentivise healthier behaviours are being under-used by many countries, according to research published by the World Health Organization (WHO). Globally 2.6 million people die from drinking alcohol every year and over 8 million from an unhealthy diet. WHO… Read More
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Wine retailers show bottle to make packaging lighter
Wine bottles are to become nearly 25% lighter after leading retailers and wine merchants committed to a new accord that will reduce the sector’s greenhouse gas emissions. Led by the Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR), wine retailers from around the world including Laithwaites,… Read More
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Regenerative tipple anyone?
Diageo has announced two regenerative agriculture programmes in Scotland and Mexico for the whisky and tequila sectors. The programmes, focused on barley, wheat and agave, promise to enhance biodiversity, improve water stewardship and improve soil health. They will also play… Read More
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The 2023 Drinks Sustainability Awards Winners Announced
Leaders from across the drinks industry were at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in London’s Portland Place as businesses came together to recognise the work the industry has done to make a positive impact to sustainability in the… Read More
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The Shortlist is announced for the 2023 Drinks Sustainability Awards
The judging has concluded and we are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2023 Drinks Sustainability Awards, revealing the sustainability initiatives of the on-trade drinks sector’s leading responsible businesses. The Drinks Sustainability Awards, brought to you by Footprint and C&C… Read More
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Beverage sector falling behind its net-zero goals
Global beverage companies need to increase the rate at which they are reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 11-fold if they are to meet their net-zero targets. A new analysis by consultancy Kearney found that in 2021, beverage companies emitted 1.5 billion tonnes… Read More
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Growing greener grains for whisky
Malt whisky and cereal experts at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh are testing barley grown with ‘green fertilisers’ in a bid to reduce emissions from production of the crop. The so-called ‘biostimulants’, made from algae, bacteria and yeast, are being assessed… Read More
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Brits support health warnings on alcoholic drinks
A majority of adults in Britain want to see the provision of nutritional information and health warnings on alcohol products made mandatory. A poll by YouGov commissioned by the Alcohol Health Alliance charity asked 12,000 adults what they believe should… Read More
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Absolut madness? Drinks brands criticised for material switches
Moves to repackage drinks have been branded “madness” by some experts. Drinks companies are racing to design new sustainable packaging in a bid to both remove plastic and cut their greenhouse gas emissions. Fibre is becoming a firm favourite for… Read More
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Scotland’s DRS delayed until October 2025
The launch of Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) will be delayed until at least October 2025. UKHospitality called the news a “relief” while campaigners said it represented a “bleak day” for the environment. Scotland had already delayed its DRS twice,… Read More