The case for increasing alcohol taxes
The case for increasing alcohol taxes Business World By Carlos Jacinto August 5, 2019 In one of the rare moments of this year’s State of the Nation Address where President Rodrigo Duterte followed the speech written for him, he mentioned that one of his priority measures for the 18th Congress is raising the excise tax on […]
Canada: Alarming Ontario drinking statistics obligates reappraisal of the impact of alcohol on newborns
Canada: Alarming Ontario drinking statistics obligates reappraisal of the impact of alcohol on newborns cmaj group July 29, 2019 The report by Myran et al (2019)1 in CMAJ represents among the most comprehensive account of alcohol abuse in Ontario. It relies on emergency department visits caused by the alcohol use. The results show that from […]
Australia: Soy sauce and marinades to be taken off NT shelves to tackle alcohol abuse
Australia: Soy sauce and marinades to be taken off NT shelves to tackle alcohol abuse 9 News By Kathleen Gazzola, Chief of Staff and Political Journalist July 30, 2019 Soy sauce and other condiments could be banned from stores in the Northern Territory because they contain traces of alcohol, sparking claims over-regulation has become a […]
India: To spread awareness on side effects of alcohol, drugs, police launch anti-alcoholism campaign
India: To spread awareness on side effects of alcohol, drugs, police launch anti-alcoholism campaign Millennium Post July 29, 2019 New Delhi: Delhi Police has launched an anti-alcoholism campaign in Dwarka to spread awareness among residents of JJ clusters about the side effects of consuming drugs and liquor. According to police, Dwarka district has been taking […]
Sales Of Low And Non-Alcoholic Beer Increase 60% In Ireland
Sales Of Low And Non-Alcoholic Beer Increase 60% In Ireland Hospitality Ireland July 30, 2019 According to the Irish Brewers Association (IBA), sales of low and non-alcoholic beer increased 60% to 30,000hl in Ireland in 2018. Jonathan McDade of the IBA stated, “The key thing for brewers is maintaining the excellent taste that consumers are […]
United Kingdom: Bottles of alcohol will finally carrying information on healthy drinking guidelines more than three years after new rule was introduced
United Kingdom: Bottles of alcohol will finally carrying information on healthy drinking guidelines more than three years after new rule was introduced Daily Mail By Ben Spencer, Medical Correspondent For The Daily Mail July 30, 2019 Alcohol firms will finally put strict new drinking guidelines on bottle and can labels three-and-a-half years after they were drawn up. […]
Health messages on alcohol labels ignored by young drinkers
Health messages on alcohol labels ignored by young drinkers Food Processing July 31, 2019 A study published in the Journal of Public Health supports the debate around the design, effectiveness and regulation of alcohol labelling in the UK, revealing that only half of 11- to 19-year-old alcohol consumers recall seeing health messages on packaging. The research, led […]
From ethics to hyper local marketing, these are the consumer lifestyle trends driving the craft beer and general booze market overall
From ethics to hyper local marketing, these are the consumer lifestyle trends driving the craft beer and general booze market overall Craft Brewing Business Pretty Much A Press Release July 30, 2019 Consumers are looking for ways to decrease their environmental impact on a micro level, and they expect drink brands to hold themselves to […]
What are the alcohol rules for US airline pilots?
What are the alcohol rules for US airline pilots? Source: https://www.cnn.com/ Katia Hetter and Marnie Hunter 1st August 2019 The arrest of an airline pilot on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol has travelers wondering about alcohol policies for commercial pilots and the screening in place to detect behavior that could endanger passengers. A […]
Iceland: Iceland cuts teen drinking with curfews, youth centers
Iceland: Iceland cuts teen drinking with curfews, youth centers ABC News By Egill Bjarnason, Associated Press July 31, 2019 REYKJAVIK, Iceland — The clock strikes 10 p.m. on a Friday night when the “Parent Patrol” enters a popular playground in suburban Reykjavik. The teens turn down the music and reach for their phones to check […]