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The Minister Aims for Farm Sales in June

Criticism from Portugal delays the EU process for the government's proposal on farm sales of alcohol. But the government is still aiming to introduce farm sales on June 1.

The Minister Aims for Farm Sales in June

Portugal opposes Swedish farm sales

Portugal has at the last minute submitted comments on the government's proposal to allow farm sales of alcohol. This means that it will take some time before the bill can get the green light from the EU.

Portugal opposes Swedish farm sales

The Law Council: Uncertainty Surrounding Farm Sales

It is unclear whether the government's proposal on farm sales of alcohol is compatible with EU law, according to a statement from the Law Council, reports [Dagens Juridik](https://www. dagensjuridik.

The Law Council: Uncertainty Surrounding Farm Sales

Executives drink the most – especially CEOs

Managers drink more than most other occupational groups. Close behind come carpenters and bricklayers, according to a fresh survey.

Executives drink the most – especially CEOs

Retail trade increased in July

Retail trade increased by 0. 5 percent in July compared with the previous month, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Retail trade increased in July

"Trend Break: The Craving for Bubbles Decreases"

The sales at Systembolaget decreased during June and July, compared to last year. And what has decreased the most is sparkling wine – after having increased for several years.

"Trend Break: The Craving for Bubbles Decreases"

Non-Alcoholic Beer was Strong Beer - Being Recalled

The Systembolaget is recalling a batch of 750 bottles of strong beer that have been incorrectly labeled as non-alcoholic beer, the company announces. The recall concerns bottles labeled as Nils Oscar Non-Alcoholic Beer, 330 milliliters.

Non-Alcoholic Beer was Strong Beer - Being Recalled

Police chase after break-ins at three Systembolaget stores

Thieves struck against Systembolaget at three locations during the night towards Monday. .

Police chase after break-ins at three Systembolaget stores

The Step Closer to Farm Sales of Alcohol

The Government has taken another step towards allowing farm sales of alcoholic beverages. .

The Step Closer to Farm Sales of Alcohol

Slight increase for retail trade in May

Retail trade increased by 0. 2 percent in May compared to the previous month, according to the Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Slight increase for retail trade in May

Store Manager: Fewer Taco Fridays in the Summer

The sale of fans and rosé wine is skyrocketing. But Swedes also dare to let loose when the temperature rises in the summer.

Store Manager: Fewer Taco Fridays in the Summer

24/7 Police Station in Every Municipality Proposed by S

A 24/7 open police station in all of Sweden's municipalities. This is proposed by one of the Social Democrats' working groups for new policy.

24/7 Police Station in Every Municipality Proposed by S

Broke into the System – left the bottles

Several people broke into the Systembolaget in Emmaboda during the night against Sunday. The haul was a cash register with cash - but the alcohol was left on the shelves, local media report.

Broke into the System – left the bottles

Heat and starvation wages behind wines sold in Sweden

They are sold at the Systembolaget and may end up in a glass near you this summer. But the production chain is marred by discrimination, threats of violence and poor working conditions, a review of several vineyards in South Africa reveals.

Heat and starvation wages behind wines sold in Sweden

Finland's food retailers start selling stronger beer

Food retailers in Finland have cleared the shelves to make room for stronger beer varieties ahead of a new alcohol law taking effect. .

Finland's food retailers start selling stronger beer

Concern for public health if the monopoly disappears

Gardening sale of alcohol will not have any significant effects on Swedes' drinking habits, according to experts. But if it leads to Systembolaget losing its monopoly, it will have effects.

Concern for public health if the monopoly disappears

Farm sales of alcohol should be allowed in 2025

The government wants to allow vineyards, microbreweries, and small distilleries to sell their alcohol products directly on site. But there are certain restrictions to avoid threatening Systembolaget.

Farm sales of alcohol should be allowed in 2025