Alcohol health warnings threaten progress on moderate drinking

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Alcohol consumers are already shifting organically toward moderation, says  Mike Coppen-Gardner, founder and CEO of SPQR

The drinks industry is bracing for its ‘tobacco moment’, it has warned, as health authorities escalate their warnings about alcohol consumption. For retailers and suppliers already navigating challenging market conditions, this represents more than regulatory inconvenience – it threatens the fundamental structure of a category worth billions to UK grocery.

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