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bbc.co.uk - De Beers halts diamond production at flagship South African mine for two years
De Beers halts diamond production at flagship South African mine for two years
BBC

Mining giant De Beers is suspending production at South Africa's biggest diamond mine for two years, as changing consumer habits continue to shrink profits. Prices across the industry have fallen because fewer people are buying diamonds than in the…

theguardian.com - Rob Davies - UK's alcohol-free beer boom threatened by regulations, trade body warns
UK's alcohol-free beer boom threatened by regulations, trade body warns
The Guardian

Pubs and brewers are being prevented from capitalising on Britons' record-breaking thirst for alcohol-free beer because of over-strict regulation, a trade body has warned. More than 64m pints of low- and no-alcohol beer is forecast to be sold over…

independent.co.uk - Josie Clarke - Pubs to serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer
Pubs to serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer
The Independent

Pubs will serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer, an increase of eight million on last year, according to industry predictions. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said the “staggering” growth…

businessinsider.com - Dominick Reuter - Load up on this fan-favorite Costco craft beer while you still can
Load up on this fan-favorite Costco craft beer while you still can
Business Insider

All good things — including Kirkland Signature craft beverages — must come to an end. Costco's cobranded beers with Oregon's Deschutes Brewery are winding down after a two-year run in which they amassed a quiet but loyal following…

mirror.co.uk - Graham Hiscott - Record number of Brits are set to ditch booze for 'no and low' beer this summer
Record number of Brits are set to ditch booze for 'no and low' beer this summer
Daily Mirror

Health conscious Brits are expected to consume more than 64 million pints of 'no and low' beers this summer. A growing number of people are opting to tone down how much alcohol they have, with some ditching it altogether. Trade body British Beer…

manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Jenna Campbell - The historic pub on the edge of Stockport with a huge beer suntrap beer garden
The historic pub on the edge of Stockport with a huge beer suntrap beer garden
Manchester Evening News

On a warm summer's day, one of the best places to head to is a pub beer garden. Whether you've got the day off work, are enjoying the school holidays, or are itching for the clock to strike 5pm, the chance to sit outside, soak up the sun and grab a…

theguardian.com - Rob Davies - World Cup and sunshine prompt UK consumers to splash out on beer and online shopping
World Cup and sunshine prompt UK consumers to splash out on beer and online shopping
The Guardian

Relentless sunshine and the World Cup coaxed consumers to spend more on beer and online shopping last month, with purse strings expected to remain loose as England fans gear up for Wednesday's semi-final. Most people remain pessimistic about the UK…

manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Jenna Campbell - The picturesque Cheshire village with a lake, pubs and canalside beer garden
The picturesque Cheshire village with a lake, pubs and canalside beer garden
Manchester Evening News

As the summer holidays edge ever closer, inspiration is needed for days out and things to do to keep parents and children entertained over the coming weeks. The task is made a little easier by the warmer weather - opening up a number outdoor…

dailystar.co.uk - Yasmin Vince - Hollywood legend unrecognisable with beer belly and grey hair - guess who it is
Hollywood legend unrecognisable with beer belly and grey hair - guess who it is
Daily Star

A very famous Hollywood A-lister is virtually unrecognisable in the trailer for his latest film. The actor sports receding grey hair and a beer belly in the preview for comedy-drama Digger. It's Tom Cruise's most dramatic physical makeover since he…

examinerlive.co.uk - James Rodger, Tom Kershaw - UK alcohol-free beer rules could change after 64 million pints sold
UK alcohol-free beer rules could change after 64 million pints sold
Yorkshire Live

The definition of alcohol-free beer could be set for a shake-up in the UK, with the Labour government being urged to revise the current guidelines. It has emerged that pubs are expected to serve in excess of 64 million pints of no and low alcohol…

semafor.com - Tom Chivers - De Beers halts S. Africa mine output
De Beers halts S. Africa mine output
Semafor

De Beers is halting production at South Africa's biggest diamond mine, with gemstone prices falling thanks to slowing demand and increased competition from lab-grown stones. The Venetia mine produces 40% of South Africa's diamonds. De Beers managed…

dexerto.com - Dylan Horetski - Natural Light is giving one fan a giant solar-powered beer cooler and $15,000 in beer money
Natural Light is giving one fan a giant solar-powered beer cooler and $15,000 in beer money
Dexerto

Natural Light has unveiled a new backyard creation that uses solar power to keep beer cold during the hottest days of summer. Dubbed the CoolShed, the walk-in cooler is designed to function as a fully built backyard shed that uses rooftop solar…

thedrinksbusiness.com - Amelie Maurice-Jones - Sober raves, booze-free beer: why South Koreans are shunning alcohol
Sober raves, booze-free beer: why South Koreans are shunning alcohol
The Drinks Business

South Korea's market for non-alcoholic beer has flourished over the past three years, with spending rising by almost a third. db looks into why Koreans are increasingly switching alcohol for low-and-no alternatives, and how the trend is shaping…

birminghammail.co.uk - James Rodger - Alcohol-free beer rules could change in UK after 64 million pints sold
Alcohol-free beer rules could change in UK after 64 million pints sold
Birmingham Live

Alcohol-free beer rules could change in the UK with the Labour Party government being encouraged to change the definition. Pubs will serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer, it has emerged. The figures mark an…

blockclubchicago.org - Alex V. Hernandez - After Saving Ash Trees, Horner Park Beer Fest Has New Goal: Turn Park Into Tree Sanctuary
After Saving Ash Trees, Horner Park Beer Fest Has New Goal: Turn Park Into Tree Sanctuary
Block Club Chicago

IRVING PARK — Horner Park's beer fest returns Friday with more than 35 local craft brewers, food trucks, live music and a new goal: helping turn the park into an accredited arboretum. Launched in 2017, proceeds from eighth-annual Horner Brew…

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