Economy
Declining Alcohol Consumption Poses Drama for Entrepreneurs: 'Future of My Business at Stake'
Fenny van Wees, owner of Amsterdam’s A. Van Wees distillery and liquor store, expresses concern over declining alcohol consumption and stricter health advice stating there is no safe limit for alcohol intake. While sales data shows fewer adults drinking regularly since 2014, Van Wees maintains stable revenue but worries about the sector's future amid falling beer sales and planned excise tax increases. She distinguishes her natural products from cigarettes, arguing they do not contain addictive substances, and notes that while her daughters will not take over, there is interest in continuing the business founded in 1782.
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