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Women keener on low alcohol beer than men
New UK research indicates that women appear to be more receptive than men to the idea of drinking lower strength beer. It is good news for the prospects of the 2.8% ABV beer category – a new, lower...
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Calorie labels for beer, wine and spirits considered by UK Government
Bottles of wine, beer and spirits could soon display the amount of calories they contain under new Government plans to discourage people from binge drinking. According to public health minister Anna...
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The world’s most fattening drinks
From a Long Island iced tea to a white Russian we reveal which drinks have the highest number of calories. A recent study claimed that the beer belly is a myth adding “there is no scientific evidence...
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Consumers pushing for calorie labelling
Consumers are keen to see government plans for calorie labels on wine become legislation as calorie counting becomes an increasingly important factor in the wine buying process. Skinnygirl founder...
View ArticleCalorie warning on Sainsbury’s labels
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is to put calorie-labelling on 20 of its own brand wines as it is revealed that 85% of Britons don’t know the calorie content of a glass of wine.
View ArticleNZ growers in £8.5m “skinny” wine push
The New Zealand wine industry is ploughing £8.5m into increasing its “skinny” wine output due to increasing consumer demand for lower alcohol wines.
View ArticleTop 10 low-calorie wines
Counting the calories after an indulgent festive period? This selection of low-cal wines could help maintain your virtue.
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Casa Gancia launches ‘leggero’ Prosecco
Casa Gancia has launched a ‘leggero’ Prosecco with a lower sugar content "to tap into a growing trend for low-calorie products".
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The week’s top 10 most read
We round up this week's most read articles on the drinks business including a whisky bottle discovered in a warship's mast after 35 years and the return of an unusual cocktail garnish.
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UK considers mandatory calorie labelling on restaurant menus
The UK government is considering proposals that would make it mandatory for restaurants, cafes and takeaways to include the calorie information of their dishes on menus.
View ArticleUK government launches consultation on calorie labelling for alcohol
Alcoholic drinks sold in the UK could soon have to list ‘liquid calories’, according to the Department of Health and Social Care. The post UK government launches consultation on calorie labelling for...
View ArticleNew TTB ruling gives greater flexibility for calorie labelling
A new ruling by the US Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) allows for the use of "typical values" for voluntary calorie statements on labels and adverts for wine, spirits and beer. The post New TTB ruling...
View ArticleIndustry responds to leaked reports of plan to put calorie labelling on beer...
After leaked reports suggested that the government was planning a public awareness drive of how drinking can contribute to weight gain, the industry reacts to news that pubs could be required to...
View ArticleBeer vs wine calories revealed: which is more fattening?
We've all had the age-old argument about the various health merits of beer vs wine, particularly when it comes to the calorie content of each. But which is actually more fattening, and how do calories...
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How many calories are there really in your glass of wine?
After a well-publicised study noted that two medium-sized (175ml) glasses of wine can contain as many calories as a burger, with two glasses of some wines hitting your daily sugar intake on their own,...
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What are the lowest-calorie alcoholic drinks?
Whether you're moderating your alcohol consumption for a damp January or you're looking to start the new year with a fitness drive, not all alcohol is made equal when it comes to calories. So what are...
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Wine list divided by calories causes consternation
The wine list of US steakhouse chain Morton's has sparked alarm on social media after it correlated the country from which a wine originates with its caloric content. While the inclusion of calorie...
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Will nutrition and ingredient lists on wine labels boost sales?
Winemakers can’t talk about health on labels, but there is a worthy argument arising on how they can (and should) talk about ingredients and calories. Kathleen Willcox reports. Pick up a bottle of...
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