Why America still has “dry” counties

Why America still has “dry” counties Around 18m Americans live in places where the selling of alcohol is illegal Source: The Economist Jun 5th 2018 TODAY is National Moonshine Day, when American tipplers lift a mason jar to the illegal liquor that got them through Prohibition. For most drinkers, that world of bootleggers and secret […]

The key trend in the global beer industry? ‘Drinking less, but drinking better’

The key trend in the global beer industry? ‘Drinking less, but drinking better’ Source: beveragedaily.com June 5, 2018 The global beer market is unlikely to grow by more than 2% per annum for the foreseeable future. However, the trends in ‘drinking less but drinking better’ continue to open up plenty of opportunities for the beer […]

Time for a Conversation About Pay to Play

Time for a Conversation About Pay to Play Source: Wine & Spirits Daily June 5, 2018 “Everyone in this room probably knows pay to play is rampant in the industry,” said Vicky McDowell, industry veteran and former chief of the Presidents’ Forum of the Distilled Spirits Council, during the recent NABCA conference. “It’s a major […]