PA: New DUI Law in PA Increases Penalties On First-Time Offenders
PA: New DUI Law in PA Increases Penalties On First-Time Offenders WKSG News By BJasper August 25, 2017 (Harrisburg) – A new law going into effect Friday aims to cut down on drunk driving. It requires first-time offenders to have breathalyzers installed in their cars–something 48 other states already do. Car breathalyzers–officially called […]
Switzerland: Alcohol consumption in Switzerland falls to lowest level for 70 years
Switzerland: Alcohol consumption in Switzerland falls to lowest level for 70 years The Local August 25, 2017 The Swiss population drank 7.9 litres of pure alcohol per person in 2016, down from 8.1 litres the previous year and the lowest amount since the Second World War, the federal alcohol regulator (EAV) said on Thursday. […]
Beware of drinking alcohol abroad
Beware of drinking alcohol abroad FOX News August 24, 2017 Going on vacation is an exciting time, especially if you’ve planned a trip abroad. Now, with travel agencies offering resort packages and all-inclusive trips, you can enjoy the beauty of another country more easily than ever. Since you’ll be roaming new territory, though, you […]
Oklahoma: Judge tosses Oklahoma liquor stores’ challenge to wine in grocery stores
Oklahoma: Judge tosses Oklahoma liquor stores’ challenge to wine in grocery stores Source: News OK Brianna Bailey August 24, 2017 A federal judge has dismissed liquor stores owners’ legal challenge to a new law that will allow Oklahoma grocery stores to sell wine in 2018. The Retail Liquor Association of Oklahoma, a […]
Alcohol sales in France see biggest drop in a decade, study shows
Alcohol sales in France see biggest drop in a decade, study shows Source: The Local 24 August 2017 French wine might be renowned the world over, but alcohol consumption in the country has seen its biggest decline in a decade, a new study shows. In 2016, the French bought significantly less alcohol, […]
The Rise of the Sophisticated Mocktail: Alcohol-Free Drinks Go Gourmet
The Rise of the Sophisticated Mocktail: Alcohol-Free Drinks Go Gourmet Now a fixture of fine dining, alcohol-free mocktails may well be the most interesting option on the drinks menu these days. Pair them with a multicourse restaurant meal, or mix them at home with these nine refreshing recipes Source: WSJ By Aleksandra Crapanzano […]
Low and no alcohol beer sales at a record: Britons down 18.2million litres of the drinks in 12 months
Low and no alcohol beer sales at a record: Britons down 18.2million litres of the drinks in 12 months Sales of low an non-alcoholic brews increased by 17 per cent over 12 months That came as sales of high percentage beers dropped by 11 per cent Drinkers are increasingly seeking out ‘moderation products’, experts […]
Alcohol brands are reluctant to advertise on Snapchat
Alcohol brands are reluctant to advertise on Snapchat Source: Digiday by Shareen Pathak AUGUST 23, 2017 Snapchat has a drinking problem. Alcohol brands say they are hesitant to spend money on Snapchat, citing concerns about the platform’s ability to verify that ads are only served to people 21 and up and the overwhelming […]
Massachusetts: Cheaper liquor licenses? Not so fast, restaurateurs say
Massachusetts: Cheaper liquor licenses? Not so fast, restaurateurs say Source: Boston Globe August 21, 2017 The disparities are glaring: Restaurants with liquor licenses are concentrated in Boston’s more affluent neighborhoods. Of the city’s 1,110 licenses, a negligible number are held by African-American owners. Mattapan has no restaurant that serves alcohol. A Boston […]
United Kingdom: Baby boomers ‘are problem drinkers’:
United Kingdom: Baby boomers ‘are problem drinkers’: Nearly half of hospital admissions for alcohol over a year were for people aged between 55 and 74 NHS specialists increasingly concerned about heavy drinking among over-50s Doctors increasingly more worried about middle-aged, middle-class women Men and women are advised not to drink more than 14 units […]