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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…

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…

fastcompany.com - Louise Imber - How Tom Holland's nonalcoholic beer brand is riding the sober wave
How Tom Holland's nonalcoholic beer brand is riding the sober wave
Fast Company

At a restaurant in lower Manhattan in mid-June, actor Tom Holland holds court with influencers and publicists. But the sheer number of beverage industry insiders means that he isn't here to promote his upcoming return to the big screen as…

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…

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…

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…

totalprosports.com - Darrelle Lincoln - Haymaker Ignites Wild Hockey Fight As Punches Fly During Women's Beer League Game [VIDEO]
Haymaker Ignites Wild Hockey Fight As Punches Fly During Women's Beer League Game [VIDEO]
TotalProSports

A chaotic hockey fight has brought the intense emotional environment of live sports entertainment back into the global spotlight. When it comes to hockey brawls, it is usually the men who are going at it. This time around, the ladies are throwing…

independent.co.uk - Josie Clarke - Questions over 'alcohol free' definition as pubs to serve more than 64 million pints
Questions over 'alcohol free' definition as pubs to serve more than 64 million pints
The Independent

Pubs are set to serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer, but questions are being raised over the definition. The figure is an increase of eight million on last year, according to industry predictions. Consumers drank…

forbes.com - Bill Hochberg - How Major Labels Are Eating The Indies' Share Of The Record Biz
How Major Labels Are Eating The Indies' Share Of The Record Biz
Forbes

An excited adult man gets ready to take a bite out of a ridiculously large slice of pepperoni pizza, a look of excitement and joy on his face. Horizontal image with copy space. Major music labels are hungry for a bigger piece of an increasingly…

businessinsider.com - Sophie Steinberg - I tried moving back to Boston. It made me realize I wanted to build my life in China.
I tried moving back to Boston. It made me realize I wanted to build my life in China.
Business Insider

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nick Lappen, an American bartender and entrepreneur based in China. His words have been edited for length and clarity. I first visited China when I was 22 on a road trip from London to Mongolia…

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