Alcohol

Bordeaux was once the toast of the world. Now, even the locals don’t drink it

Head brewer Nick Calder-Scholes leads the brewing programme at People People Brewing Co.

From tank to tap: How People People is turning local beer production into an experience-led business

Spirits, beer and wine will all lose volumes by 2035 under IWSR’s forecast, as newer types of drink, such as canned cocktails, take their place.

Alcohol drinking will shrink in the next decade, research finds 

Health concerns and tighter household budgets are prompting people to drink less.

Why these are sobering times for alcohol companies

A report from WHO stated that in 2024, sugary drinks became more affordable in 62 countries in 2024, compared with 2022.

WHO says low taxes are making sugary drinks, alcohol more affordable

Guinness-owner Diageo is working with Goldman Sachs Group and UBS Group to review its operations, which include a more than 63% stake in Sichuan Swellfun.

Guinness-owner Diageo is said to weigh options for China assets including sale

Guinness' new central London hub will not brew the stout, but will produce roughly 750,000 pints a year of other beers, including a London porter and a lager.

Diageo taps into Guinness boom with new London tourist hub

The country has some of the highest alcohol consumption rates in Asia, according to the WHO, with locals typically reaching for the ubiquitous Chang, Singha and Leo beers.

Thailand lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales

The moves show Saudi Arabia is quietly widening access to alcohol for a larger group of foreign residents, in line with its efforts to ease restrictions in the predominantly Muslim country.

New alcohol stores to open in Saudi Arabia for some non-Muslims

In China, weak household confidence and a booze ban for official functions have added fuel to the downtrend.

Shift in drinking habits wipes US$830 billion off alcohol stocks