US company invents the ‘Champagne bong’
US company invents the ‘Champagne bong’ Source: the drinks business by Darren Smith 12th October, 2015 A company in the US has invented the ‘Champagne bong’ – a sparkling wine receptacle that enables drinkers ‘neck’ their fizz. Imaginatively named the Chambong, the glass combines a conventional wine flute with a traditional ‘frat […]
Glass of red wine a day can keep diabetes under control
Glass of red wine a day can keep diabetes under control Red wine lowers bad cholesterol and keeps diabetes under control, Israeli scientists have found Source: The Telegraph By Sarah Knapton, Science Editor 12 Oct 2015 A glass of red wine a day can keep diabetes under control, say scientists. A […]
Drug and alcohol groups slam ‘hangover cure’ home doctor service
Drug and alcohol groups slam ‘hangover cure’ home doctor service Source: 9NEWS October 10, 2015 A newly trialled home treatment service for hangovers has drawn outrage from some quarters of the Sydney medical community. Drug and alcohol groups have slammed a new service that sends doctors to people’s homes to provide them […]
Kombucha makers want new alcohol test for the fermented tea
Kombucha makers want new alcohol test for the fermented tea Source: Fox News October 12, 2015 Regulators and retailers are concerned that kombucha may need to be regulated as an alcoholic drink. A tangy fermented tea called kombucha has moved from the natural foods aisle to the mainstream. But it’s also moved […]
Consumers ‘playing it safe’ with alcohol choices
Consumers ‘playing it safe’ with alcohol choices Source: The Spirits Business by Amy Hopkins 12th October, 2015 Modern consumers are “playing it safe” when selecting alcoholic drinks, with more than 60% choosing only one or two brands, a new report has found. The report, called The Drinking Code, has been produced by […]