The nonalcoholic beverage industry could get a boost from the surgeon general’s warnings linking alcohol to some cancers. But don’t expect the industry to condemn your glass of pinot. It’s not just thanks to Dry January. Consumers have been slowing their intake of chardonnay and pale ale for a while, ... READ MORE

The designation, sometimes also referred to as “sober curious,” has caught on in the United States and elsewhere as the health risks of alcohol become better understood. “Soberish” can mean drinking more mindfully, drinking less or avoiding alcohol altogether but not other drugs. At parties, people often reach for seltzers ... READ MORE

Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. But to add warning labels, Congress would have to act. Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the U.S. ... READ MORE

MUNICH — The head brewmaster for Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, has a secret: He really likes alcohol-free beer. Even though he’s quick to say he obviously enjoys real beer more, Tobias Zollo says he savors alcohol-free beer when he’s working or eating lunch. It has the same taste but ... READ MORE

Even light drinking was associated with an increase in cancer deaths among older adults in Britain, researchers reported on Monday in a large study. The study, which tracked 135,103 adults aged 60 and older for 12 years, also punctures the long-held belief that light or moderate alcohol consumption is good ... READ MORE

JUL 30, 2024 ALEXANDRA CASPERO By 2027, non-alcoholic options are set to command nearly 4% of total alcohol volumes in the top 10 global markets. Alcohol-free cocktails, once an afterthought, are no longer a niche trend. Leading this shift are millennials and Gen Z, with 61% reportedly trying to drink ... READ MORE

ust Drinks will host a two-day conference in London in September exploring the key topics in the non-alcoholic beverages sector. The event in London, held in partnership with sister events arm Arena International, brings together brand owners, retailers, ingredients suppliers and analysts to discuss issues from the future of functional ... READ MORE

According to the KAM Insights 2023 report, 40% of restaurant-goers now opt for non-alcoholic beverages, and the trend applies across the board from casual eateries up to Michelin-starred cuisine. One of the preferred alcohol-free brands continuously chosen by Michelin restaurants is Wild Idol, a premium, naturally alcohol-free sparkling alternative to ... READ MORE

There’s an image of Miami as a place of excess, where more is more and the drinks flow as freely as the parties that pump on till the late hours of the night. But one of the city’s most popular restaurants is leading the charge for a “sober curious summer,” ... READ MORE