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999 call over alcohol-free gin sparks debate on store labelling
A shopper’s angry 999 call after buying alcohol-free gin by mistake has reignited debate over how 0.0% drinks are labelled and positioned in supermarkets. The incident highlights how easy it can be to confuse alcohol-free and alcoholic options, and why clear labelling matters if you’re choosing to drink less. It also explores government concerns and expert views on whether alcohol-free products support moderation and reduce underage drinking.
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MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
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Guinness 0.0 is helping Diageo grow, even as overall sales fall. Discover how rising demand for alcohol-free options is reshaping the beer market.
Read more …Heineken UK pub investment boosts choice, including low and no alcohol options
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
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Heineken UK is pouring money into its Star Pubs, with stronger performance and rising low and no alcohol sales. See how this could expand alcohol‑free choices.
Read more …Pubs urged to tighten cleaning for low and no-alcohol draught beer
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
2 Aug 2026
Trade bodies set out tougher cleaning and storage rules for draught low and alcohol-free beer, aiming to protect flavour, safety and avoid alcohol mix-ups at the bar.
Read more …How Brewers See Alcohol-Free Beer as Expanding, Not Threatening, the Beer Experience
The Drinks Business
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Non-alcoholic beer is surging in popularity. Discover how brewers are adapting, what makes these beers appealing, and how they fit into more mindful drinking habits.
Read more …Low & No Beer Now Outscores Tap Water in UK Pubs, KAM Finds
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
28 Jul 2026
Low and no-alcohol beer is now more popular than tap water in UK pubs. See how drinkers are moderating, mixing drinks and treating alcohol-free options as a premium choice.
Read more …Tried-and-tested alcohol-free Aperol spritz alternatives for summer sipping
The Independent
23 Jul 2026
Craving an Aperol spritz without the alcohol? Discover which supermarket alcohol-free aperitifs come closest on flavour, fizz and summer-sipping satisfaction.
Read more …Low & No Beer Now Outscores Tap Water in UK Pubs, KAM Finds
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
28 Jul 2026
Low and no-alcohol beer is now more popular than tap water in UK pubs. See how drinkers are moderating, mixing drinks and treating alcohol-free options as a premium choice.
Read more …Tried-and-tested alcohol-free Aperol spritz alternatives for summer sipping
The Independent
23 Jul 2026
Craving an Aperol spritz without the alcohol? Discover which supermarket alcohol-free aperitifs come closest on flavour, fizz and summer-sipping satisfaction.
Read more …Brulo launches high-fibre alcohol-free IPA aiming to boost gut health
The Drinks Business
22 Jul 2026
A Scottish alcohol-free IPA now delivers 5g of fibre per can. Discover how functional beer could support gut health and attention without compromising flavour.
Read more …Why chip shop ‘vinegar’ is often alcohol-free non-brewed condiment
Wales Online
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Many chip shops don’t use traditional malt vinegar at all. Find out what non-brewed condiment is, how it’s made, and why its alcohol-free status matters.
Read more …Call to relax UK ‘alcohol-free’ rules as pubs pour record no and low beers
The Independent
14 Jul 2026
No and low alcohol beer sales are surging, and brewers want UK rules on what counts as ‘alcohol free’ relaxed. Discover what this means for drinkers.
Read more …Health-conscious Brits fuel summer surge in alcohol-free beer
The Mirror
13 Jul 2026
No and low alcohol beer is booming in Britain as summer heat and World Cup matches push more drinkers towards moderation. Discover what’s driving the shift.
Read more …Sake Fair taps lower-alcohol serves to win over younger drinkers
The Drinks Business
13 Jul 2026
Discover how Japan’s Sake Fair is reinventing a traditional drink with lower-alcohol serves and youth-focused initiatives that reflect shifting attitudes to drinking.
Read more …Non-alcoholic drinks surge at major South Korean retailer as drinking habits shift
The Drinks Business
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Non-alcoholic drinks are grabbing a bigger share of liquor sales at a major South Korean retailer. Discover how shifting habits and health priorities are changing the drinks landscape.
Read more …China’s $1.5bn LVMH trademark win signals tougher stance on fake alcohol brands
The Drinks Business
6 Jul 2026
A landmark China trademark ruling for LVMH hints at tougher action on fake bottles and copied labels, with big implications for premium wine and spirits.
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