SOUTH AFRICA MUST ‘WAKE UP’ AND STOP SELLING BULK WINE CHEAPER THAN WATER, VINPRO BOSS SAYS
SOUTH AFRICA MUST ‘WAKE UP’ AND STOP SELLING BULK WINE CHEAPER THAN WATER, VINPRO BOSS SAYS Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ by Arabella Mileham 17th January, 2019 South African wine directors have got to “wake up” and stop selling bulk wine lower than the price of water, VinPro’s chairman Anton Smuts told delegates at its annual information day. […]
RESTRICTING BOOZE SALE AT AIRPORTS JEOPARDISING UK TRAVEL RETAIL, LAW FIRM CLAIMS
RESTRICTING BOOZE SALE AT AIRPORTS JEOPARDISING UK TRAVEL RETAIL, LAW FIRM CLAIMS Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ by Arabella Mileham 21st January, 2019 The government’s plan to restrict the sale of booze at airports may jeopardise the success of UK retail and leisure industries. Currently, international airports in England and Wales are exempt from the Licensing Act 2003, which […]
Many migraine sufferers wary of alcohol as a headache trigger
Many migraine sufferers wary of alcohol as a headache trigger Source: https://www.reuters.com/ Carolyn Crist January 21, 2019 Many migraine sufferers avoid alcohol, saying it can trigger the severe headaches, a survey found. Among more than 2,000 migraine patients in the Netherlands, more than a third said alcohol was a migraine trigger for them. Of the 650 […]
Vodka Red Bull May Make You Want To Fight, A Study Says
Vodka Red Bull May Make You Want To Fight, A Study Says The combination of alcohol and energy drinks may be worsening some of the negative effects of binge drinking. Source: https://www.delish.com/ by MAYA MCDOWELL JAN 16, 2019 We probably all know by now that mixing alcohol and energy drinks isn’t the smartest move, health wise. […]
Americans Drank 3.345 Billion Cases of Alcohol in 2018
Americans Drank 3.345 Billion Cases of Alcohol in 2018 Source: IWSR January 17, 2019 American consumers drank more distilled spirits and wine in 2018, but total beverage alcohol consumption in the United States declined for the third consecutive year, as a result of continued weakening beer volume. In preliminary figures released today by the IWSR, […]
US Alcohol Sales Increased by 5.1% in 2018
US Alcohol Sales Increased by 5.1% in 2018 the drinks business By Seren Morris January 17, 2019 A new report details an increase in consumer spending across beers, wines and spirits US alcohol sales in 2018 reached US$253.8 billion, which is an increase of 5.1%, or $12.4 billion. In a report by conducted by bw166.com, it has been […]
Pregnancy Reduces the Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder Among Women and Their Partners
Pregnancy Reduces the Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder Among Women and Their Partners Psychiatry Advisor By Laurel Ranger January 17, 2019 Pregnancy appears to be a key motivator in reducing alcohol use disorder, according to the results of a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is known to increase the […]
France: French minister causes stir after claiming wine is not like other alcohols
France: French minister causes stir after claiming wine is not like other alcohols The Local AFP January 17, 2019 France’s agriculture minister has unleashed a torrent of criticism from addiction experts after claiming that wine, unlike other forms of alcohol, was rarely the cause of binge drinking. “I don’t think wine is comparable to […]
United Kingdom: Alcohol Units: How Many In A Glass Of Wine And What Will Fail A Breathalyser Test?
United Kingdom: Alcohol Units: How Many In A Glass Of Wine And What Will Fail A Breathalyser Test? Everything you need to know about alcoholic units Independent By Sophie Christian January 18, 2019 Many of us know that alcoholic units are important – but do we really know what one is and how it affects […]
MT: Bidding on liquor licenses could permanently replace old lotto system
MT: Bidding on liquor licenses could permanently replace old lotto system Independent Record By Holly K. Michels January 17, 2019 Montana would switch permanently to an auction system to award liquor licenses under a bill proposed Thursday. The state used to hold lotteries for liquor licenses but during a special session in November 2017 called to […]