Alcohol Consumption

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A middle-aged woman contemplating a glass of wine, with a subtle, ominous background suggesting the link between alcohol and breast cancer.
Drinks

Middle-aged women drink more, unaware of breast cancer risks

In 2019, alcohol use directly linked to an estimated 44,180 breast cancer cases in women, or 16.

Daniel Moretti·June 25, 2026
Split image showing a crowded bar and an empty table with a bottle, illustrating disparities in alcohol consumption related to income and affordability.
Drinks

Alcohol Consumption: Income & Affordability Disparities

Romania recorded the highest per-capita alcohol consumption in 2022 at a staggering 17.

Daniel Moretti·June 9, 2026
Friends toasting with low-ABV drinks at an outdoor gathering, symbolizing the coasting trend and mindful social consumption.
Trends

Low-ABV Drinks Surge as Consumers Embrace the Coasting Trend

In China, low-ABV beer (0.

Lauren Fisk·May 19, 2026
Split image showing healthy food and abstract health data, symbolizing the complex public health impact of new dietary guidelines.
Nutrition

New Dietary Guidelines: Complex Public Health Impact

Children are now advised to avoid added sugars until age 10, a significant jump from the previous age of two, highlighting a new, stricter stance on early-life nutrition.

Ryan Patel·May 4, 2026
Young adults socializing and enjoying non-alcoholic drinks and RTDs at a modern gathering, showcasing a shift in alcohol consumption habits.
Drinks

Gen Z lowers alcohol intake, favors non-alcoholic options and RTDs

The share of adults under age 35 who report drinking alcohol has decreased by ten percentage points over two decades, dropping from 72% in 2001-2003 to 62% in 2021-2023, according to time .

Daniel Moretti·May 2, 2026
Gen Z consumers are driving a 22% surge in non-alcoholic beer sales while also showing an increase in alcohol consumption, highlighting a complex relationship with drinking.
Trends

Non-alcoholic beer sales surge 22% amid Gen Z's conflicted drinking

Non-alcoholic beer purchases surged by 22% from December 2023 to November 2024 compared to the same period a year earlier, yet the proportion of legal-aged Gen Zers consuming alcohol also increased by

Daniel Moretti·April 20, 2026
A stylish London bar scene with people enjoying sophisticated, colorful drinks, emphasizing moderation and culinary flavors in nightlife.
Drinks

Bar Culture's 2026 Evolution: Moderation and Culinary Drinks Are In.

London's nightclub industry, once synonymous with booming alcohol sales, is now experiencing a significant decline in drink purchases, forcing establishments to re-evaluate their entire business...

Daniel Moretti·April 14, 2026
Young adults socializing and enjoying cocktails in a stylish bar during early evening hours, reflecting the Gen Z daycap trend.
Drinks

Gen Z Daycap Trend Reshapes Nightlife, Boosting Early Evening Cocktails

Online booking service OpenTable reports a sharp rise in 6pm restaurant reservations, signaling a seismic shift in how Gen Z consumes alcohol.

Daniel Moretti·April 12, 2026