New Zealand: Raise tax on alcohol, medics say
New Zealand: Raise tax on alcohol, medics say Otago Daily Times By Mike Houlahan January 16, 2018 The Government needs to hike the excise tax on alcohol as soon as possible to pre-empt the signing of free trade deals, the New Zealand Medical Journal says. Prof Jennie Connor – who has long campaigned to highlight the harmful effects […]
KFC launches a questionable range of gravy-infused cocktails
KFC launches a questionable range of gravy-infused cocktails Metro By Lisa Bowman January 15, 2018 UNITED KINGDOM – KFC are kings of the promotional gimmick. It often feels like they’re in constant competition with Domino’s for who can come up with the most ‘you what, son?’ publicity stunt. In the past, KFC’s marketing bods have launched a […]
Nielsen: Which ABVs Are Driving Growth Within Craft Beer?
Nielsen: Which ABVs Are Driving Growth Within Craft Beer? Source: Nielsen January 16th Overall Beer sales within U.S. off premise channels have declined -1.1% on volume in the 52 weeks ending 12/02/2017, and Craft beer sales growth, while still positive has moderated substantially. Several factors are contributing to this, but could Craft beer […]