Earth News

See how this startup in Singapore is turning tofu water into wine

A Singapore-based startup is turning wastewater from tofu into sustainable wine.

26 April 2022

Food and Drink

What wines do UK politicians drink?

The Government Wine cellar is a mine of English still and sparkling. And don't forget the Welsh!

12 April 2022

Culture news

Ukrainian Brewery appeals for Molotov cocktail donations

The multiple award-winning brewery is a true centre of craft beer in Ukraine. Particularly the one called 'Putin is a dickhead'.

27 February 2022

Moments

Is Morocco the next big destination for wine tourists?

The Moroccan port of Essaouira is an unexpected addition to the wine tourism map.

19 February 2022

Europe News

Wine bottles could carry health warnings under new cancer plan

Alcohol products may have to change their labels in a bid to fight the risks of cancer.

16 February 2022

Food and Drink

Sacrebleu! Meet the French brewery using algae to make their beer blue

Lille-based Hoppy Urban Brew are incorporating a naturally-occurring pigment found in algae to create an extraordinary brand of hoppy alcoholic beverages.

7 February 2022

Food and Drink

China & US lead French Cognac boom as mixology drives domestic market

The BNIC suggests that the growth is partly driven by "the development of mixology", which attracts "new customers in search of authentic products".

18 January 2022

Culture news

How Turkey's alcohol and cigarette tax is devastating cultural life

All alcohol and tobacco products in Turkey became up to 30 per cent more expensive overnight on January 1. How is this drastic increase is discouraging people from dining and drinking out?

13 January 2022

Moments

Dry January: Here’s how to have fun and stay sober this month

From art galleries to escape rooms and spas, there are plenty of ways to honour your New Year's resolution in style.

3 January 2022

Afghanistan

Afghan agents pour 3,000 litres of liquor in Kabul canal, arrest three

Three dealers were arrested on Sunday in the latest Taliban crackdown on the selling of alcohol.

3 January 2022

Russia

Russian town swaps New Year champagne for running

Dozens took part in a holiday run on the first day of 2022 in Yaroslavl, northeast of Moscow. The goal of the event is to popularise an active and sober lifestyle.

2 January 2022

Earth News

Red wine stains: This genius eco-friendly hack for removing them

Because accidents happen.

25 December 2021

Turkey

At least 25 people die of adulterated alcohol poisoning in Turkey

Turkey's interior ministry said it has seized more 30,000 litres of smuggled liquor.

16 December 2021

Mobility

US law mandates that carmakers integrate anti-drink driving technology

The federal law will require new cars to incorporate breath sniffing sensors and finger-scanning detectors to prevent drink-driving.

20 November 2021

Food and Drink

Can the secret to Russia's vodka be found in this museum?

St. Petersburg's Museum of Russian Vodka celebrate's the country's most famous tipple and its rise to popularity.

5 November 2021

Lifestyle

Meet the Turkish winemaker taking risks to restore Assyrian culture

Assyrian winemaker Yuhanna Aktas is bringing the Turkish Mardin province's wine-growing traditions back to life.

4 November 2021

Earth News

Would you drink green whisky?

Whisky makers in Scotland are finding innovative ways to reduce their carbon footprint and tackle climate change.

1 November 2021

Moments

I learned to make absinthe in Switzerland and now I hate it less

I don’t like absinthe so I went to Switzerland to learn more about it and to have a go at making my own.

29 October 2021

Culture news

Campari to raise Aperol prices in 2022 to offset surging costs

Fan of Aperol Spritz? Bad news. Expect to see your sunshine go-to cost a little bit more next year.

27 October 2021

Earth News

This oral historian is telling the story of how our alcohol is made

Shanna Farrell has visited distillers across the world to discover the impact alcoholic spirits are having on the planet.

22 October 2021