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Alcohol-free booze is becoming big business

But will it ever be as good?

Bottles of Corona Cero alcohol-free
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Dry January is under way. After the excesses of the festive period, nearly one-third of Americans are expected to give up, or at least cut down on, alcohol this month. Many will save money. Some will lose weight. And a growing number will still continue to drink their favourite tipple—or at least something close to it.

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