WSWA Applauds Sixth Circuit Decision Upholding States’ Right to Regulate Alcohol
WSWA Applauds Sixth Circuit Decision Upholding States’ Right to Regulate Alcohol 6th Circuit Rules for Michigan in Wine Retailer Interstate Shipping Challenge and Demonstrates Support for Three-Tier System and 21st Amendment Source: WSWA April 23, 2020 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) President and CEO Michelle Korsmo released the following statement regarding the recent […]
The 3-Tier U.S. Alcohol Distribution System Faces New Threats
The 3-Tier U.S. Alcohol Distribution System Faces New Threats Source: https://www.forbes.com/ Thomas Pellechia April 23, 2020 Brokering has been a part of the wine business for generations-generally, most brokers bring wines to market through existing distributors. One online business, LibDib has been challenging that model for a few years, but in only five or six […]
United Kingdom: How the coronavirus is putting our relationship with alcohol to the test
United Kingdom: How the coronavirus is putting our relationship with alcohol to the test The Conversation By Ian Hamilton, Associate Professor, Addiction and Mental Health, University of York and James Morris, PhD Student/Lecturer, London South Bank University April 21, 2020 It is not surprising to hear that sales of alcohol are rising during this COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Study highlights true impact of heavy drinking on people’s decision making
Study highlights true impact of heavy drinking on people’s decision making News Medical and Life Sciences Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. April 21 2020 A new study from psychologists at the University of Bath highlights the true impact of heavy drinking on our ability to plan, set goals and make decisions the following day. Published in […]
Binge-Drinking Mice Able to Control Themselves After Scientists Tweaked Their Brains
Binge-Drinking Mice Able to Control Themselves After Scientists Tweaked Their Brains Newsweek By Kashmira Gander April 20, 2020 Scientists who used a chemical to get mice to cut down on binge-drinking hope their research could one day help humans who struggle with alcohol problems. The researchers used a substance to block what are known as […]
The new speakeasy: Uber Eats has turned into a rogue cocktail bar
The new speakeasy: Uber Eats has turned into a rogue cocktail bar Uber drivers have been delivering cocktails and mimosas without ID’ing, in some cases leaving the to-go drinks at the door without ever seeing the customer Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/ Faiz Siddiqui April 21, 2020 Uber Eats has become a rogue mobile bar during the coronavirus […]
AZ: 1 in 5 seniors turning to alcohol to cope with coronavirus quarantine
AZ: 1 in 5 seniors turning to alcohol to cope with coronavirus quarantine KTAR News By Taylor Kinnerup April 20, 2020 PHOENIX — If you haven’t called your grandparents recently, you might want to call to see how they’re handling coronavirus quarantine. With seniors among the most vulnerable to the coronavirus, they’ve likely been physical distancing […]
United Kingdom: UK adults drink less alcohol during lockdown
United Kingdom: UK adults drink less alcohol during lockdown The Spirits Business by Nicola Carruthers April 20, 2020 One in three UK adults have cut down on their alcohol consumption or stopped drinking entirely during the coronavirus lockdown, according to a new survey. Charity Alcohol Change UK commissioned market researcher Opinium for the new study, […]
Europe: WHO: Alcohol does not protect against COVID-19; access should be restricted during lockdown
Europe: WHO: Alcohol does not protect against COVID-19; access should be restricted during lockdown World Health Organization/Europe April 14, 2020 Alcohol is known to be harmful to health in general, and is well understood to increase the risk of injury and violence, including intimate partner violence, and can cause alcohol poisoning. At times of lockdown […]
Beer May Lose Its Fizz as CO2 Supplies Go Flat During Pandemic
Beer May Lose Its Fizz as CO2 Supplies Go Flat During Pandemic Source: https://www.nytimes.com/ By Reuters April 18, 2020 Dwindling supplies of carbon dioxide from ethanol plants are sparking concern about shortages of beer, soda and seltzer water – essentials for many quarantined Americans. Brewers and soft-drink makers use carbon dioxide, or CO2, for carbonation, […]