Lithuania: Lithuania’s new alcohol package raises eyebrows in industry
Lithuania: Lithuania’s new alcohol package raises eyebrows in industry Eractiv May 5, 2017 The Lithuanian government has unveiled new policy measures aimed at tackling alcohol-related harm, including increasing the legal age for buying and consuming alcoholic drinks. Lithuania is among the countries with the highest per capita consumption of alcohol in Europe, according to […]
Drinking just HALF a bottle of wine a week may increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women
Drinking just HALF a bottle of wine a week may increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women Daily Mail May 4, 2017 Drinking just half a bottle of wine a week may increase the risk of breast cancer returning for survivors of the disease, a new study has found. The equivalent of 60 […]
More Starring Roles for Booze in Kids’ Movies, Study Finds
More Starring Roles for Booze in Kids’ Movies, Study Finds Tucson.com May 4, 2017 Alcohol marketing in movies increased significantly over the past two decades, especially in popular children’s films, researchers report. Dartmouth’s Dr. James Sargent isn’t happy about that. “Children and young people look to movie stars as role models,” said study […]
Rethink That Drink on Cinco De Mayo
Rethink That Drink on Cinco De Mayo Yahoo! Finance May 1, 2017 Cinco de Mayo has become a deadly holiday due to impaired driving, especially with alcohol. Mixing your drink with driving is dangerous and deadly. Even a few drinks can impair your judgment and increase your risk of getting arrested for driving drunk or […]
Beyond the Minibar: Why Booze Companies Are Opening Hotels
Beyond the Minibar: Why Booze Companies Are Opening Hotels A new way for beer nerds and cocktail lovers to vacation EATER By Brad Japhe May 3, 2017 For far too long, room and board has fallen outside the purview of the world’s great distilleries and breweries, with low-key lodging experiences available exclusively to industry […]
MSU brew’ allowed with limits, DUI activist critical
‘MSU brew’ allowed with limits, DUI activist critical Bozeman Daily Chronicle By Gail Schontzler, Chronicle Staff Writer May 3, 2017 Montana State University will allow its trademark to be used to promote beer and alcoholic beverages in a limited way, to honor “a significant university anniversary,” but at least one student feels the university […]
Warren Buffett Takes On Texas’ Three-Tier Drinks System
Warren Buffett Takes On Texas’ Three-Tier Drinks System Source: American Spectator JOSIAH NEELEY May 3, 2017 In Texas, as in much of the nation, alcohol is regulated under the so-called “three-tier system,” which requires alcohol manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to be separate and independent from each other. Texas, however, takes this requirement […]
Rise of teetotalism: almost half of Brits shun regular drinking
Rise of teetotalism: almost half of Brits shun regular drinking Source: The Telegraph Laura Donnelly, health editor 3 MAY 2017 Official figures signal the rise of the teetotaller in Britain – with almost half the population now shunning a regular drink. The data from the Office for National Statistics shows the proportion […]
Diageo is quietly building a digital powerhouse to recalibrate its brands for younger generations
Diageo is quietly building a digital powerhouse to recalibrate its brands for younger generations Source: The Drum By Rebecca Stewart 3 May 2017 After fits and spurts Diageo is making a concerted push to move with the times via a self-proclaimed Centre for Digital Excellence which will seek to make sure its roster […]
Colorado: Tempers flare over latest effort to expand liquor sales in Colorado
Colorado: Tempers flare over latest effort to expand liquor sales in Colorado The move would allow liquor sales at Walmart, which was accidentally left out of last year’s overhaul. Source: Denver Post By BRIAN EASON May 3, 2017 Colorado lawmakers are mounting a last-ditch effort to loosen the state’s restrictions on alcohol […]