Half-Strength ‘Scotch’ Is Here to Capitalize on the Less-Boozy Booze Trend
Half-Strength ‘Scotch’ Is Here to Capitalize on the Less-Boozy Booze Trend Source: https://www.foodandwine.com/ MIKE POMRANZ May 29, 2019 Light beer went from being a new invention in the 1970s to accounting for nearly half of the beer market today. And as younger generations seek out healthier, lower-ABV options more low-calorie beers – as well as other […]
NFL Relaxes Policy on Alcohol Sponsorships
NFL Relaxes Policy on Alcohol Sponsorships League to allow expanded use of team, player likeness for booze marketing Source: https://morningconsult.com/ BY MARK J. BURNS May 29, 2019 The NFL is rolling out new guidelines for its alcohol sponsorship policy, easing restrictions on the use of team and player likeness in ads for beer, distilled spirits and […]
The one weird difference between red and white wine drinkers
The one weird difference between red and white wine drinkers Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/ JEANETTE SETTEMBRE May 31, 2019 For people who don’t know Merlot from Cabernet Sauvignon, here’s how to choose the perfect bottle of wine White wine imbibers tend to be more frugal and extroverted than red wine drinkers, a new survey suggests. You are what […]
VA: New Program Helps Parents Address the Dangers of Alcohol Use
VA: New Program Helps Parents Address the Dangers of Alcohol Use News Release By the Virginia ABC Authority May 14, 2019 RICHMOND – It may come as a surprise, but children do listen to their parents, especially when it comes to crucial decisions like whether or not to drink alcohol. In fact, research reported by […]
OR: Lawmakers discuss bill to drop Oregon’s drinking limit to .05
OR: Lawmakers discuss bill to drop Oregon’s drinking limit to .05 The Oregonian/OregonLive By Andrew Theen May 28, 2019 Sen. President Peter Courtney didn’t expect to pass a bill to lower Oregon’s legal drinking limit to .05 blood-alcohol content this legislative session, but the Salem leader wanted to start the conversation. On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary […]
Japan: Tax Revenue from Alcoholic Beverages Falling as Aging Japan Drinks Less
Japan: Tax Revenue from Alcoholic Beverages Falling as Aging Japan Drinks Less Nippon.com May 29, 2019 Japan’s drinking culture remains strong, but per-capita consumption continues to decrease, falling 20% compared to the peak year of 1994, as does tax revenue from alcoholic beverages. Tax revenue from alcoholic beverages peaked in fiscal 1994 at ¥2.12 trillion […]
Canada: Health Canada Restricts Alcohol Content of Flavored Purified Beverages
Canada: Health Canada Restricts Alcohol Content of Flavored Purified Beverages Flavored purified alcoholic beverages are a new and growing class of beverages in Canada that pose an increasing public health risk, especially to younger Canadians, Health Canada reports. Occupational Health & Safety May 29, 2019 Health Canada, via regulations published May 29, has restricted the amount […]
Worldwide Alcohol Consumption Declines -1.6%
Worldwide Alcohol Consumption Declines -1.6% IWSR 2018 Global Beverage Alcohol Data Shows Growth in Spirits, but Beer and Wine Volume is Down; Market Expected to Grow by 3% Over Next 5 Years Source: IWSR May 29, 2019 Beverage alcohol drinkers across the globe consumed a total of 27.6bn nine-litre cases of alcohol in 2018, but […]
Michigan: Can state regulators enforce liquor laws that federal courts have found unconstitutional?
Michigan: Can state regulators enforce liquor laws that federal courts have found unconstitutional? Source: http://irishliquorlawyer.com/ Sean O’Leary May 28, 2019 A US District Court held that Michigan’s law banning out-of-state retailers from shipping wine into the state was unconstitutional. It held that the nondiscrimination principle which applied to suppliers in Granholm extended to retailers. Michigan sits […]
IA: Iowa law will make cocktails easier to get
IA: Iowa law will make cocktails easier to get Booze industry expanding into premixed, canned drinks The Gazette May 14, 2019 Americans’ drinking habits are changing, and Iowa Code is slowly adapting to accommodate new beverages. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed two bills into law last week that will make boozier drinks easier to get. Senate […]