France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls
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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.
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Businesses should be forced to donate unsold food products
I'm not sure I'd consider alcohol a "food product"
Although I 110% agree with your comment.
Tell that to Germany
Hey Germany, you might have a slightly unhealthy relationship with alcohol.
~ A random French
Now what?