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The future of wine: What can Israel’s desert vineyards teach Europe?

Overcoming harsh growing conditions, desert winemakers have some lessons for Europe's warming wineries.

18/01/2021

Russia

Vaccine or vodka? Russians told to choose their shot

Health authorities say the Sputnik V vaccine — which requires two shots three weeks apart — is not effective if booze is consumed.

10/12/2020

World

Sweden introduces alcohol curfew as 'superspreader events' are curbed

As outbreaks often begin in crowded and poorly ventilated indoor settings, how important is the closure of pubs & restaurants in curbing the spread of COVID-19?

20/11/2020

World News

International Beer Day: Key facts to know about Europe's market

Today is International Beer Day! To raise a glass, here are some key facts about one of Europe's favourite drinks.

07/08/2020

Green News

‘Liquid gold’: Stale beer turned into renewable energy in Australia

Did you know beer can be used to generate electricity?

04/08/2020

India

India arrests dozens after 98 die from drinking tainted alcohol

Indian police said they have arrested 25 people, suspected of supplying the alcohol to roadside restaurants where it was sold to travellers and villagers in northern Punjab state.

02/08/2020

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Flor de Caña Rum commemorates 130 years of commitment to sustainability

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The premium rum brand has become an industry leader for its sustainable practices, being the world’s only spirit to be both Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade certified.

11/07/2020

Belgium

'Make mine a double': Belgium launches Helpy Hour to support bars

Two drinks for the price of one is so pre-pandemic. Now it's time for one for the cost of two, according to the Belgian Federation of Cafés

05/06/2020

Food and Drink

Eighteenth century bottle of Cognac sells for over €130,000

The bottle, known as "Grand Frere", was produced in 1762 by Maison Gautier in France.

29/05/2020

Mexico

Dozens die of alcohol poisoning in Mexico amid COVID-19 lockdown

This is the latest in a series of mass alcohol poisonings registered since COVID-19 lockdowns began in the country.

14/05/2020

Living

Cold craft beer now delivered all over Europe from local suppliers

A website dedicated to to delivering local, artisanal beer has sprung up to support breweries while pubs are closed.

15/04/2020

World News

Alcohol doesn't kill COVID-19 & should be limited under lockdown: WHO

"Fear and misinformation have generated a dangerous myth that consuming high-strength alcohol can kill the COVID-19 virus. It does not," the World Health organisation stressed on Tuesday.

14/04/2020

Eco-Innovation

Scientists discover green biofuel can be made out of tequila

Forget shots on a Friday night, tequila now has a new function. Being used to power cars.

03/04/2020

Living

Company traps CO2 emissions to make alcohol for hand sanitiser

A carbon-negative vodka brand has switched up production to help provide essential supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

02/04/2020

World News

Euroviews. Leaders need to act now to lift barriers to a post-coronavirus recovery for distillers ǀ View

The interconnected nature of our countries (which allowed this virus to spread so quickly) will ironically be the antidote to the disastrous economic implications we can expect. International trade is the accelerant that will get our economies moving again.

31/03/2020

United Kingdom

That's the spirit: Distilleries switch to making hand sanitiser

Distilleries and breweries around the world have been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, but some are fighting back by switching production to hand sanitiser

20/03/2020

Green News

Wedding trends 2020: Lab-grown rings and makeup-free brides

Millennials may not be able to afford a house but they know how to throw a party on a shoestring .

11/02/2020

Spain

Spanish islands ban pub crawls in crackdown on drunk tourists

The bans will take place at Magaluf and a number of other party destinations.

17/01/2020

Green News

What to do and where to go in the wine-growing Champagne region

We spend a weekend in Champagne, France, to sample the best the region has to offer from hotels to tastings and wellbeing experiences.

12/01/2020

Food and Drink

Boozy marathons: can running and drinking alcohol really be healthy?

Wine and cheese go together, but wine and running is not such a common pairing. The only way to understand it, is to be part of it.

30/12/2019