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Scots engaging with hospitality less as dining patterns shift

Published:  18 August, 2026

Over half of Scottish people (58%) are cutting back on both drinks and meals at hospitality venues, according to a new survey from The Knowledge Bank, the insight hub from trade body Scotland Food & Drink.

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Burgundy overtakes Bordeaux as most traded region

Published:  12 August, 2026

According to new analysis from Liv-ex, Burgundy has overtaken Bordeaux as the most traded wine region by value in a single month, for the first time since 2022.

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Report: Global deaths attributable to alcohol fell significantly since 2010

Published:  06 August, 2026

A new report from the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) has found that globally, deaths linked to alcohol fell by over a quarter (26%) between 2010 and 2024.

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WineCap research details shifting investor motivations

Published:  18 May, 2026

New research released by investment platform WineCap shows that the motivations behind why investors are choosing fine wine have shifted over the past four years.

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Ocado data shows mid-strength drinks ‘boom’

Published:  29 April, 2026

Online supermarket Ocado has released research which shows that demand for mid-strength drinks is “booming”.

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Study finds hospitality SMEs hit hardest by inflation

Published:  20 April, 2026

A new study from UK-based card payment provider Dojo has found that hospitality businesses’ operating costs have been hit harder by inflation than any other sector over the past decade.

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Low & no survey launched to let industry inform policy

Published:  13 April, 2026

Alcohol-free social impact business Club Soda has launched what it claims is the first ‘benchmarking’ survey of the low, no and mid-strength sector, aimed at gathering data to inform government policymaking. The survey is open to low & no brands, to ensure that they get a voice. 

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Rosé sales grow, avoiding wine market shrinkage

Published:  07 April, 2026

Rosé wine sales are bucking the trend of declining still wine sales, according to the WSTA’s latest Market Report.

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‘National spirits’ lead global beverage alcohol decline over 2025

Published:  02 April, 2026

According to preliminary data released today by the IWSR, total beverage alcohol (TBA) volume declined in 2025 by -2% across 22 markets – representing about 75% of the global market.

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Bordeaux trade confidence high despite low market prices

Published:  31 March, 2026

Wine business consultancy Wine Lister has released its tenth annual Bordeaux study, which shows that average trade confidence when it comes to the region's fine wine has increased to 6.4/10.

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New study links GLP-1 use to reduced alcohol consumption

Published:  31 March, 2026

New research from consultancy KAM, in partnership with the Drinkaware charity, has highlighted a -29% reduction in how often the users of GLP-1 drugs (Ozempic or Wegovy being examples) consume alcohol.

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Survey: 93% of workers would recommend a career in hospitality

Published:  24 March, 2026

Software provider Access Hospitality has said that belief in hospitality remains strong, despite “short-term morale” falling.

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New packaging innovation aims to cut EPR fees and boost sustainability

Published:  23 March, 2026

Croxsons, a B-Corp certified firm that supplies glass packaging for the food and drink sector, has launched a lightweight glass packaging solution, Rightweight®.

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Drinks industry survey reveals widespread safety concerns

Published:  27 February, 2026

A new survey by Drinks United – a collaboration between the WSTA, WSET and The Drinks Trust – has found that there are widespread concerns about safety, discrimination and inclusion across those who work in the drinks trade.

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New YouGov survey shows continuing demand for low & no

Published:  06 January, 2026

According to The Portman Group's eighth annual survey in partnership with YouGov, 36% of UK adults who drink alcohol regularly or occasionally, consume low & no alcohol products.

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Gen Z turning away from Dry Jan

Published:  08 December, 2025

New research from IWSR’s Bevtrac survey can reveal that Gen Z drinkers are showing less interest in ‘monthlong abstinence spells’ such as Dry January and Sober October.

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IWSR: Global H1 alcohol volume sales decline, value steady

Published:  06 November, 2025

Fresh data from IWSR can reveal that global total beverage alcohol (TBA) consumption volume was in decline during the first half of the financial year, with a drop of -1% reported.

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Carbon dioxide recovery tech sees Familia Torres break new ground

Published:  28 February, 2025

A pilot test conducted by Orchestra Scientific has allowed the Familia Torres’ Pacs del Penedès winery to concentrate carbon dioxide from wine fermentation in its purest form for reuse at the winery.

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Hospitality confidence plummets amid rising costs and falling footfall

Published:  08 November, 2024

Confidence among Britain’s hospitality leaders has plunged as sector challenges deepen, with CGA by NIQ’s latest Business Confidence Survey revealing worsening sentiment amid squeezed margins and reduced consumer spending. 

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WineGB launches hub to boost diversity in industry

Published:  06 November, 2024

WineGB has introduced its ‘People Support Hub’ to mark the close of its 30 Days of Sustainable Action campaign, promoting equity, diversity and inclusion within the wine sector.

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