A cocktail of problems has hit the wine industry, including demand falling as more people drink craft beer.

The French government is allocating €200m (£171.6m) to destroy surplus wine and support producers.

It comes amid a cocktail of problems for the industry, including a falling demand for wine as more people drink craft beer.

Overproduction and the cost of living crisis are also hitting the industry.

Most of the €200m will be used to buy excess stock, with the alcohol sold for use in items such as hand sanitiser, cleaning products and perfume.

  • Poob@lemmy.caEnglish
    411·
    1 year ago

    Businesses should be forced to donate unsold food products

    • Shapillon@lemmy.worldEnglish
      9·
      1 year ago

      I’m not sure I’d consider alcohol a “food product”

      Although I 110% agree with your comment.