United Kingdom: EU health chief says all alcoholic beverages should be labelled
United Kingdom: EU health chief says all alcoholic beverages should be labelled EURACTIV.com By Sarantis Michalopoulos August 30, 2017 The European Commission wants the industry’s expected alcohol labelling self-regulatory proposal to cover all alcoholic beverages in order to avoid confusion among consumers. Under the current regime, alcoholic beverages are not obliged to display […]
University of Montana Licenses Beer for First Time Ever
University of Montana Licenses Beer for First Time Ever Newstalk KGVO By Jon King August 29, 2017 There are lots of licensed Griz products, from clothing to ice cream, but now, for the first time ever, the University of Montana is licensing a beer, which will be brewed by Big Sky Brewing Company out […]
This chart is proof that millennials are destroying the beer industry
This chart is proof that millennials are destroying the beer industry Source: Business Insider Kate Taylor August 30, 2017 Millennials don’t like beer as much as older generations – and it’s creating problems for the industry. On Wednesday, UBS released its evidence lab’s third annual survey of roughly 1,200 US alcohol consumers. […]
Beer sales at college games a risky revenue stream
Beer sales at college games a risky revenue stream One News Now By Chris Woodward August 28, 2017 Several universities have made decisions in recent years to allow beer sales at games. Joining the list this year is Ohio University, whose first home game is this weekend (September 2). As reported by The Columbus […]
Did German U-Boats Smuggle Alcohol Into the U.S. During Prohibition?
Did German U-Boats Smuggle Alcohol Into the U.S. During Prohibition? One photo suggests that rampant rumors of submarine smuggling were true. Atlas Obscura By Sarah Laskow August 29, 2017 IN THE WINTER OF 1922, two years after the start of Prohibition in the United States, a mysterious craft was said to be sneaking around […]
Protecting People on Both Sides of the Bar
Protecting People on Both Sides of the Bar Key safety strategies that industry pros can use to help protect staff and patrons in crises involving violence or harassment Source: https://daily.sevenfifty.com Laura Scholz August 29, 2017 In a learning session at BevCon 2017 in Charleston, South Carolina, industry experts gathered to discuss plans, […]
Responsible retail standards protect our youth
Responsible retail standards protect our youth Hesperia Star By Isela Aguilera, Mikel De Leon, Edmund Palafox and Yriel Tuazon / Contributed Content August 26, 2017 HESPERIA, CA – In late June and early July, we partnered with the High Desert Community Coalition to conduct pseudo minor decoy operations. We visited a total of 46 […]
Mindfulness training may reduce drinking?
Mindfulness training may reduce drinking? iafrica.com August 28, 2017 A new UK study suggests that mindfulness training could be one way to help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol intake, potentially reducing the risk of more serious problems in the future. Carried out by University College London, the team recruited 68 participants who although […]
Applebee’s is ditching millennials after they forced hundreds of restaurant closures
Applebee’s is ditching millennials after they forced hundreds of restaurant closures Source: Business Insider Kate Taylor Aug. 27, 2017 Applebee’s has given up on millennials. Earlier in August, executives announced that the chain plans to close between 105 and 135 locations this year. Applebee’s closed 46 locations in 2016. Sales have been […]
Air passengers react to alcohol crackdown: ‘Get as many in as you can’
Air passengers react to alcohol crackdown: ‘Get as many in as you can’ As Ryanair calls for airports to limit sales to two drinks, holidaymakers and staff voice mixed views on how to deal with the issue Source: The Guardian Josh Halliday and Gwyn Topham 25 August 2017 It’s 6pm and the […]