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Alcohol-free beer on tap boosts pub choices without hurting revenue
A new study from the University of York demonstrates that introducing alcohol-free beer on tap in pubs successfully encourages healthier choices among patrons. By implementing subtle behavioral nudges, pubs were able to increase non-alcoholic sales while maintaining steady overall revenues. The research evaluated sequential interventions across three U.K. pubs. The findings show that improving the availability and visibility of alcohol-free alternatives can shift consumer habits effectively without negative financial impacts.