These 4 companies produce almost half of the world’s beer… and make 74% of the profits
These 4 companies produce almost half of the world’s beer… and make 74% of the profits Source: Business Insider Corey Stern Jun. 24, 2015 If you’re grabbing a beer after work today, chances are it’s made by one of four companies. According to a report on Tuesday from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Anheuser-Busch InBev, […]
Top 10 silly stories of the month
Top 10 silly stories of the month Source: the drinks business by Lauren Eads 24th June, 2015 While business news and industry analysis is our bread and butter, a portion of our online coverage is intended to simply offer some light relief during a long day, or at the very least raise a smile. Here, we round […]
Form of Virtual Reality May be Useful in Treating Alcohol Dependence
Form of Virtual Reality May be Useful in Treating Alcohol Dependence /BY JOIN TOGETHER STAFF June 25th, 2015 / 0 A small study suggests using a form of virtual reality therapy may be useful in treating alcohol dependence. The treatment puts patients in situations similar to real life, and requires them to actively participate, Reuters reports. South Korean […]
Battle of the beer: Costco takes bid to sell alcohol in SA to the Supreme Court as local pubs and bottle shops stand to lose out
Battle of the beer: Costco takes bid to sell alcohol in SA to the Supreme Court as local pubs and bottle shops stand to lose out Smart Company By Eloise Keating June 25, 2015 Small alcohol retailers and even producers could be the losers if US retail giant Costco is given permission to sell alcohol from its […]
FL: Owner of new Florida shooting range hopes to sell food, alcohol
FL: Owner of new Florida shooting range hopes to sell food, alcohol Daytona Beach Planning Board to considers proposal Click Orlando By Shaun Chaiyabhat, Reporter June 24, 2015 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A controversial business proposal to sell gunfire and booze in the same location will go before Daytona Beach city leaders Thursday afternoon. The […]
Can a screw-cap wine be ‘corked?’
Can a screw-cap wine be ‘corked?’ Source: The Globe and Mail Beppi Crosariol Jun. 24, 2015 The question Can a screw-cap wine be “corked?” The answer Yes, it can, though it depends on how strictly you define the term. Contrary to almost universal belief, screw-cap wines are indeed susceptible […]
Pennsylvania: Direct-to-door wine shipment bill passes Pa. Senate; House concurrence still needed
Pennsylvania: Direct-to-door wine shipment bill passes Pa. Senate; House concurrence still needed A bill authorizing mail-order wine purchases in Pennsylvania cleared the state Senate today, and is headed back to the state House. Source: Penn Live Charles Thompson June 24, 2015 The state Senate voted 31-18 on a mostly party line vote […]
Blood pressure tablets may stop alcohol addiction
Blood pressure tablets may stop alcohol addiction Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 24th June, 2015 Scientists at The University of Texas have used a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure to successfully stop alcohol addiction in rats. The research was published in the Molecular Psychiatry journal, and tested […]
Top 10 silly stories of the month
Top 10 silly stories of the month Source: the drinks business by Lauren Eads 24th June, 2015 While business news and industry analysis is our bread and butter, a portion of our online coverage is intended to simply offer some light relief during a long day, or at the very least raise a smile. Here, we round […]
These 4 companies produce almost half of the world’s beer… and make 74% of the profits
These 4 companies produce almost half of the world’s beer… and make 74% of the profits Source: Business Insider Corey Stern Jun. 24, 2015 If you’re grabbing a beer after work today, chances are it’s made by one of four companies. According to a report on Tuesday from Bank of America Merrill […]