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.

  • BastingChemina@slrpnk.netEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    The government is terrified of the agricultural holders union.

    So they will do anything to try to keep them happy.

    • froglegs@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      It used to be true when farmers represented 10% of the working force. They barely represent 2% now.

      Farming unions have lost their power in France.

      This is a different issue altogether I believe. Potentially lobbying from major winemakers close to the Elysée