New Zealand: Booze-free bar to hit Auckland
New Zealand: Booze-free bar to hit Auckland 3 News July 2, 2015 In a country that likes its booze, an alcohol-free bar may break new ground. The backers of Auckland’s The Tap Bar, which stands for The After Party, admit what may be the country’s first dry bar is a risk. Its first night on […]
Mexican gov’t, private sector sign agreement to fight illegal liquor
Mexican gov’t, private sector sign agreement to fight illegal liquor EFE June 30, 2015 The National Wine and Liquor Industry Commission, or CIVyL, and the National Tequila Industry Association, with the assistance of the Finance Secretariat, have signed an agreement to fight the sale of illegal liquor in Mexico and plan to launch a campaign […]
United Kingdom: UK Reviewing Alcohol Intake Guidelines
United Kingdom: UK Reviewing Alcohol Intake Guidelines The Drinks Business By Neal Baker July 1, 2015 Health officials are to review the government’s drinking guidelines with research linking moderate drinking to cancer leading to increased pressure from medics. The government’s official drinking recommendation, in place since 1995, states that men should limit themselves to […]
Texas: 18 arrests made in liquor-violations investigation
Texas: 18 arrests made in liquor-violations investigation Source: Houston 2 Samantha Ptashkin, Reporter Jul 01 2015 Eighteen people were arrested by authorities during a liquor law investigation at bars and nightclubs around the Houston area. The arrests were announced at a news conference Wednesday morning. The six-week investigation started on May 16 […]
U.K.: NHS to lower alcohol consumption guidelines
U.K.: NHS to lower alcohol consumption guideline Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 30th June, 2015 A “growing body” of research linking alcohol to cancer has prompted the NHS to lower alcohol consumption guidelines in the UK. A Department of Health spokesperson confirmed the guidelines were being reviewed and would be published […]