Germany German inventors develop bracelet to test drinks for date-rape drugs Inventors in Germany have developed a bracelet aimed at combatting a fear of many clubbers — drink spiking. 11/04/2019
China New study finds no evidence of moderate drinking benefits New research finds that just one to two drinks a day can increase the risk of having a stroke 05/04/2019
Earth News Prosecco seems to be on the precipice of disaster (again) Our collective thirst for Prosecco is causing potentially disastrous consequences for the environment in North Eastern Italy where it is produced. 04/04/2019
Earth News Craft beer as a mean of artistic freedom From the Baltic States to Hungary down to Croatia, Eastern Europe is proving very fertile for craft beer. 28/03/2019
France French must cut back on drinking alcohol, say health officials A new campaign states that French people should drink no more than two glasses of alcohol per day and not every day. 28/03/2019
France This is how French drink-drivers could avoid losing their licence Drink-drivers in France will be able to avoid losing their licence... by installing a device that immobilises their vehicle if it detects alcohol above the legal limit. 14/03/2019
Earth News Sustainable gin from Grasse The spirit company changing the face of alcohol production. 14/03/2019
Earth News Italy’s healthy fizz The sparkling wine production with a ‘zero environmental impact’ motto 02/03/2019
India Bootleg liquor kills scores in India At least 150 people have died from drinking toxic illegal alcohol in Assam in northeast India. 24/02/2019
United Kingdom 'Beer before wine' won't lessen your hangover, study finds "Grape before grain" holds no truth whatsoever, scientists in the UK and Germany have found. 08/02/2019
Earth News Craft beer taprooms and communities These are more than just a venue for drinking 04/02/2019
Earth News Femme de Champagne - Part 2 “There’s space for women, and please come and join us. Just do it.” 11/01/2019
Earth News Femme de Champagne - Part 1 Female leaders in Champagne: important influences on the direction of the region. 10/01/2019
United Kingdom Brits embrace "Dry January" after the festive excess Britons are increasingly resolving to lay off the booze for 31 days as they re-examine their less than healthy relationship with booze. 05/01/2019
Earth News Beer and eco-innovations Award-winning breweries worldwide are tackling the issue of climate change one innovation at a time. 02/01/2019
World News EU household spending on alcohol tops €130 billion Households in the European Union spent more than €130 million on alcohol in 2017, but how do different member states compare? 01/01/2019
Earth News The best Champagnes for your Christmas dinner Champagne isn’t just for a celebratory glass: it pairs beautifully with a Christmas feast 18/12/2018
United Kingdom Shaking, not stirred: 007 has 'chronic alcohol problem' study finds Off Licence to Kill: The world's most famous spy once consumed 24 units of alcohol, a dose experts say "can be fatal." 17/12/2018
France French get a taste for whisky as production increases With cognac, armagnac and other French tipples losing out to more fashionable spirits, some producers are saying 'if you can't beat them...' and turning to whiskey production, with some surprising results. 25/11/2018
United Kingdom Almost a third of of English youths 'do not drink', 10-year study finds The findings, based on data from annual health surveys conducted in England, were published in the BMC Public Health journal on Wednesday. 10/10/2018