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Heineken Warns UK Pubs Weight-Loss Jabs Could Hit Beer Sales

Heineken Warns UK Pubs Weight-Loss Jabs Could Hit Beer Sales

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Heineken has told British pubs and bars that the growing use of weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy could reduce beer and cider sales. The brewer says users often feel full sooner and order fewer pints during a night out. It suggested venues promote half pints, low and zero alcohol drinks and small food plates. Rivals Diageo and Carlsberg have both played down the likely impact.

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