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France Embraces Low-Alcohol Drinks Amid Declining Consumption

2/12/2026

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Zero- and low-alcohol drinks are becoming popular in France as alcohol consumption declines.
At the Wine Paris 2026 fair, Justine Bobin, a teetotaler, highlighted non-alcoholic options' role in socializing without alcohol.
Producers target changing consumer habits, especially among young adults who are health-conscious.
The French government is incentivizing wine-makers to reduce vineyard outputs.
Heineken plans to cut jobs because beer sales are falling, despite growth in its no/low sector.

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Story summary

Zero- and low-alcohol drinks are becoming popular in France as alcohol consumption declines.
At the Wine Paris 2026 fair, Justine Bobin, a teetotaler, highlighted non-alcoholic options' role in socializing without alcohol.
Producers target changing consumer habits, especially among young adults who are health-conscious.
The French government is incentivizing wine-makers to reduce vineyard outputs.
Heineken plans to cut jobs because beer sales are falling, despite growth in its no/low sector.