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ABA says raising alcohol taxes will not stop problem drinking

ABA says raising alcohol taxes will not stop problem drinking   Source: The Shout By Andy Young 29/11/2016   A report published by the Australian Health Policy Collaboration (AHPC), which includes recommendations to increase tax on alcohol, has been questioned by Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA).   The AHPC report sets out 10 priority health actions […]

Report: Beer Volumes Declining in Markets Where Recreational Cannabis is Legal

Report: Beer Volumes Declining in Markets Where Recreational Cannabis is Legal   Source: Brewbound Justin Kendall  Nov. 29, 2016   Legalized marijuana is harshing the buzz of three longtime craft beer meccas, according to a new report from Cowen and Company.   In Colorado, Oregon and Washington, where recreational cannabis use has been legalized, the […]

Legal Bud Weighing on Beer’s Buzz?

Legal Bud Weighing on Beer’s Buzz?   Source: Cowen and Company November 29th   The Cowen Insight In adult use cannabis markets, there are clear signs that cannabis is weighing on beer category trends, with CO, WA and OR underperforming the overall beer market by ~260 bps, YTD. Mainstream beers are the biggest drag, while […]