World Health Organisation says alcohol is now ‘too affordable’
The WHO's just dropped a report saying alcohol's become too cheap and is pushing governments to hike taxes on booze and it's calling out Europe specifically, noting that wine still gets exemptions in at least 25 countries despite the health risks. It's a big policy shift that could reshape how UK and EU wine producers and retailers operate, especially if governments actually listen and start treating wine like spirits when it comes to excise duties.
Originally published by The Drinks Business
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