New Zealand: Students hail liquor ban decision

New Zealand: Students hail liquor ban decision   Otago Daily Times By David Loughrey August 2, 2017 Responsible behaviour in the student quarter has saved residents’ rights to drink on the street.   The Dunedin City Council yesterday voted not to extend a liquor ban from the city to North Dunedin, after evidence the drinking […]

AAFP Develops New Alcohol Screening, Intervention Manual

AAFP Develops New Alcohol Screening, Intervention Manual   Psychiatry Advisor August 1, 2017 The AAFP has released a manual addressing alcohol misuse.   HealthDay News — The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has announced the development of a new alcohol screening and brief intervention manual for use in family medicine practices.   To support […]

or Some Seniors, Moderate Alcohol Use Linked to Healthy Cognition

For Some Seniors, Moderate Alcohol Use Linked to Healthy Cognition   PsychCentral By Rick Nauert PhD August 2017 New research suggests older adults who consume alcohol moderately on a regular basis are more likely to live to the age of 85 without dementia or other cognitive impairments than non-drinkers.   While previous studies have found […]

Europe Beer Market: Energy Drinks Could Pose a Threat, Says TMR

Europe Beer Market: Energy Drinks Could Pose a Threat, Says TMR Beer Market (Product – Ale Beer, Lager Beer, and Stout Beer) – Europe Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 – 2021   Digital Journal August 1, 2017 This press release was orginally distributed by SBWire   Albany, NY — (SBWIRE) — […]

Thailand: Three waitresses in French maid outfits become the first to be arrested in an alcohol crackdown in Thailand for promoting a buy one get one free offer on beer (Excerpt)

Thailand: Three waitresses in French maid outfits become the first to be arrested in an alcohol crackdown in Thailand for promoting a buy one get one free offer on beer (Excerpt)   Janjira Jansaka, Nantida Poonyamanoj and Nantarika Pueakkleang arrested They made a live social media video promoting the beers in plunging outfits Girls urged […]

Ireland: Alcohol should be traceable to tackle those selling drink to minors

Ireland: Alcohol should be traceable to tackle those selling drink to minors   Source: Evening Echo Roisin Burke August 1, 2017   A CORK garda chief is calling for the introduction of new technology to catch those buying alcohol for teenagers or selling drink to minors.   Chief Supt Con Cadogan explained to the Evening […]

Early success’ for non-alcoholic Heineken 0.0

‘Early success’ for non-alcoholic Heineken 0.0   Source: BeverageDaily.com August 2nd   Heineken says its Heineken 0.0 brand is already enjoying early success, as the non-alcoholic beverage goes after new consumption occasions in Europe.   Launched earlier this year, Heineken 0.0 – a zero alcohol lager with 69 calories per 33cl bottle – is now […]

Iowa: Iowa Businesses Prohibited From Serving Alcohol in Solid Copper Mugs

Iowa: Iowa Businesses Prohibited From Serving Alcohol in Solid Copper Mugs   Source: WHO TV 13 July 30, 2017   The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division is reminding bars and restaurants they cannot serve beverages in solid copper cups.   Iowa has adopted the FDA’s code that prohibits copper from coming into direct contact with foods […]

UPS expanding alcohol shipping capability

UPS expanding alcohol shipping capability Post & Parcel July 31, 2017   UPS has reported that it is expanding its ability to ship alcohol, wine and beer around the world. Using one of the UPS Express or Standard shipping services, wine connoisseurs can have their favourite cases of wine shipped directly from the vineyards to […]