Sake producers are lobbying for price equity between rice varieties as farmers switch to growing rice more suitable to cooking than brewing, leaving drinks makers without key ingredient. The post Are we on the cusp of a sake shortage? appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Budget supermarket Aldi is to release Le Grand Poulet Rosé wine, a magnum-sized version of its Le Petit Poulet Rosé, on 6 July, the same day England plays Mexico in the World Cup. The post Aldi launches its ‘chicken wine’ dupe in magnum appeared first on The Drinks Business .
Digital proof of age will be accepted for alcohol sales in England and Wales from autumn 2026 under changes announced by the Home Office. While the move is intended to modernise age verification, experts argue its success will depend on clear guidance, staff training and robust safeguards to ensure consistent implementation and prevent abuse of the system. db reports The post Digital ID to be accepted for UK alcohol sales appeared first on The Drinks Business .
An agreed sale of East African Breweries to Japanese beer maker Asahi has hit a major roadblock as multiple lawsuits have been filed to stop it going through. Ron Emler reports. The post Diageo sale of East African Breweries is on the rocks appeared first on The Drinks Business .
