From Health Benefits to Health Risks: The Evolving Narrative of Wine with Felicity Carter

What if your daily glass of wine, previously celebrated for its health benefits, is now viewed through a critical lens that labels it a health risk and labelling it as cancerous? Today, we unpack the complexities of this narrative with Felicity Carter, exploring the science, media influence, and industry responses that shape our understanding of wine's place in a healthy lifestyle. Today, we are excited to welcome Felicity Carter, a distinguished journalist and editor based in Europe. As the Editorial Director of ARENI Global and co-founder of Business of Drinks, Felicity's expertise is unmatched. She formerly served as Editor-in-Chief of Meininger’s Wine Business International, transforming it into an essential resource for wine professionals worldwide. Felicity's insights have graced major media platforms, including CNN and The New York Times, positioning her at the forefront of key discussions within the wine industry. In today’s episode, we will dive into the changing narratives surrounding wine and health. We’ll examine how these perceptions are evolving and their implications for both consumers and the industry. We’ll tackle common myths about wine, including the contentious idea that "there's no safe level of alcohol," and scrutinize the French Paradox. Additionally, Felicity will share her insights on the recent anti-alcohol messaging from the World Health Organization, including the motivations behind this movement and what the wine industry can do to advocate for itself. Finally, we’ll discuss the rise of non-alcoholic options and whether this trend is here to stay, particularly in the contrasting markets of Europe and Asia. Make sure to tune into Felicity's podcast Drinks Insider and find out more her expertise here. Since 2016, Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things wine, food and beverages from across the world. Connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram @ bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes , Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes!

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From Health Benefits to Health Risks: The Evolving Narrative of Wine with Felicity Carter is an episode from Bottled in China by Emilie Steckenborn.

This episode is 00:15:14 long.

This episode was published on Mar 6, 2025.

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