Swedish Government to Outlaw Online Alcohol
Swedish Government to Outlaw Online Alcohol Source: Economy 2017-01-17 Sweden is trying to restrict the free movement of goods within the EU. The Swedish government has proposed a new law that could pass as soon as the first of January 2018. The law would effectively make it illegal for e-commerce shops to […]
The New War on Moderate Drinking
The New War on Moderate Drinking Source: American Beverage Institute Rick Berman January 18, 2017 In the last 12 months we have witnessed an unprecedented and coordinated attack on moderate drinking. The “health halo” that has long provided some measure of protection against attempts to put alcohol in the same category as tobacco […]
Massachusetts: Alcohol provides template for pot regulation
Massachusetts: Alcohol provides template for pot regulation Package store official offers some advice Source: CommonWealth FRANK ANZALOTTI Jan 16, 2017 STATE OFFICIALS NEED TO BEGIN the difficult process of implementing systemic, comprehensive regulatory oversight of retail marijuana sales. Fortunately, the existing regulatory system for the sale of alcohol provides an invaluable framework to effectively oversee […]
I WENT TO BARTENDING SCHOOL AND HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED
I WENT TO BARTENDING SCHOOL AND HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED Source: VinePair Nick Hines January 17, 2017 It’s my fourth day at the New York Bartending School and I’m sitting next to one of my classmates who I’ll call Malissa. Malissa is a short woman in her 20s with long dark hair. She works […]
Connecticut: Bill proposed in Connecticut would allow for the sale of alcohol from vending machines
Connecticut: Bill proposed in Connecticut would allow for the sale of alcohol from vending machines Source: Fox 6 BY KATIE DELONG JANUARY 17, 2017 Getting a bottle of your favorite wine, beer, or liquor could be a whole lot easier in the new year in Connecticut! Self-serve alcohol machines are part of […]
Alcohol ads should be banned from sporting events, says study (Additional coverage)
Alcohol ads should be banned from sporting events, says study (Additional coverage) Source: Fox News January 16, 2017 Beer and football go together like, well, beer and football. But, according to a new British study, alcohol and sports is a dangerous combination. The study, backed by Alcohol Research U.K. and the Institute […]
Alcohol is Australia’s third biggest online purchase
Alcohol is Australia’s third biggest online purchase Source: TheShout By Andy Young 16/01/2017 A new report released today by KPMG has revealed the online spending habits of nearly 20,000 consumers from 50 countries, including Australia. The respondents were between the ages of 15 and 70, each having purchased at least one consumer […]
State of the States: 2016 Banner Year for DTC Shipping
State of the States: 2016 Banner Year for DTC Shipping Source: WineBusiness.com by Erin Kirschenmann January 13, 2017 The direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping business is booming, and 2016 proved to be one for the record books. The latest Sovos ShipCompliant/Wines & Vines DTC shipping data showed that both value and volume of wine shipped […]
Beer sales don’t take a hit from marijuana legalisation, study finds
Beer sales don’t take a hit from marijuana legalisation, study finds Research suggests cannabis legalisation linked to rise in drinking rather than users substituting Budweiser for bud-smoking Source: The Guardian Rob Davies 13 January 2017 The legalisation of marijuana in several US states has not curbed beer sales, according to new research, […]
Maryland: Liquor and corruption
Maryland: Liquor and corruption Source: Baltimore Sun News Opinion Editorial January 13, 2017 Md.’s alcohol laws are supposed to protect public health. Too often, they protect entrenched economic interest The recent arrest of two officials involved in an alleged pay-to-play scheme at the Prince George’s County liquor board is being treated by […]