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Design

Louis Vuitton fights Portuguese liqueur firm over 'same logo' use

Louis Vuitton has filed a lawsuit against a small Portuguese liqueur firm it accuses of using a logo too similar to the French luxury fashion label's own famous lettering.

05/06/2025

Food and Drink

International Tea Day: Seven unique ways tea is made around the world

In honour of International Tea Day, we thought we'd take a look at some of the many wonderful ways different countries from around the world prepare and drink their tea.

21/05/2025

Food and Drink

Heineken campaign aims to find new owner for family-run Irish pub

As Irish families struggle to keep pubs independent, Heineken is looking for a new owner to take over a remote island pub that's been run by the same family for 155 years.

17/03/2025

Business

Diageo plc warns of profits falling by millions if US tariffs go ahead

Diageo plc could be severely impacted by an escalating trade war in North America, as the market is currently its biggest source of net sales.

04/02/2025

The Big Question

The Big Question: Will Gen-Z spell the end of the alcohol industry?

In Europe, 41% of people who don't drink alcohol are under 35 but what does this mean for the drinks industry? Founder of the UK’s largest independently owned soft drinks brand, Trip, discusses the changing consumer demands for alcohol-free beverages.

03/02/2025

Food and Drink

Five mocktails to enjoy Christmas without the hangovers

It’s Christmas soon, and whether you celebrate or not, in most European countries this time of year equates to drinks flowing liberally. For anyone looking for a non-alcoholic tipple, here are our favourite mocktails for the season.

23/12/2024

Food and Drink

Beer for the masses? North Korean beer bar opens in Pyongyang

North Korea is advertising a brand new Western-style beer bar in its capital, but it will likely only be accessible to the city's elite and international tourists.

18/12/2024

Business

Safety fears lead Coca-Cola HBC Austria to recall millions of bottles

Coca-Cola HBC Austria has issued a recall for millions of plastic bottles, following concerns that some products may contain metal.

25/10/2024

Business

Coca-Cola loses its fizz with plan to axe hundreds of jobs in Germany

Coca-Cola is to shut down five production and logistics sites in Germany, in an attempt to cut costs and adapt to changing logistics trends.

02/10/2024

Food and Drink

‘Functional’ non-alcoholic drinks: A new booze-free frontier?

As the low- and no-alcohol sector gains ground, companies are mixing drinks that are meant to be the anti-alcohol. Instead of making you feel worse, creators say they’re good for your health.

23/04/2024

Business

Diageo price hike fails to bring cheer to pub landlords

The price hikes will mainly hit the Rockshore, Guinness, Hop House 13 and Carlsberg brands.

27/03/2024

Food and Drink

Britain's beloved tea supplies threatened by Red Sea Houthi attacks

Fear is building among tea lovers in Britain this week following news that there could be a shortage in supplies because of US-UK military strikes against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. So how did Europe fall in love with the black stuff?

15/02/2024

Europe Decoded

Does Dry January actually work?

Every January, most of us pledge to work on ourselves. Some try to abstain from alcohol for the month. But does Dry January make us healthier?

01/01/2024

Food and Drink

Coca-Cola unveils an AI-designed flavour for the year 3000

If we make it through climate collapse and nuclear holocaust, we may just get a chance to taste a new Coca-Cola flavour. There's no need however to be afraid of missing out; it's being made available in several global regions.

15/09/2023

Food and Drink

Culture Re-View: 137 years of iconic Coca-Cola adverts

29 May 1886: The first ever advert for Coca-Cola

29/05/2023

USA

Backlash and disinformation: Bud Light's collab with trans actress

Bud Lights' collaboration with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has spurred false claims on social media.

25/04/2023

Health news

Can artificial sweeteners cause cancer? This study raises questions

A large study in France flags a possible link between artificial sweeteners and an increased risk of cancer. What exactly can we read from it?

28/03/2022

United Kingdom

UK bars and clubs close in solidarity with anti-spiking boycott

Campaigners have called for a one-night boycott of bars and nightclubs on Wednesday in protest at rising cases of young women being drugged via drinks or needles, often a prelude to sexual assault.

27/10/2021

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.

27/10/2021

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'O zapft is!': Munich's world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival opens

The festival brings more than six million people to the southern German city.

21/09/2019