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.

  • @Shapillon
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    1 year ago

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

    Although I 110% agree with your comment.

      • @Shapillon
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        31 year ago

        Hey Germany, you might have a slightly unhealthy relationship with alcohol.

        ~ A random French

        Now what?