On-Premise Beverage Alcohol Consumption Continues to Decline, According to Cheers BARometer Report?
On-Premise Beverage Alcohol Consumption Continues to Decline, According to Cheers BARometer Report? Source: prnewswire.com Beverage Information Group July 12, 2016 The on-premise beverage alcohol market was unable to capitalize on an improving economy, as consumption decreased for the third consecutive year. According to the Beverage Information Group’s 2016 Cheers On-Premise Handbook, sales of […]
Why you should be worried about the impending big beer merger!
Why you should be worried about the impending big beer merger! By Pamela Erickson Last October, the world’s largest beer producer, Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI), announced it would purchase the second largest producer, SABMiller. Both companies are global enterprises with ABI headquartered in Belgium and SABMiller in the UK. Whenever the number one and number two […]
Supermarkets Invite Shoppers to Drink While They Shop
Supermarkets Invite Shoppers to Drink While They Shop Source: WSJ Alina Dizik July 12, 2016 When Jo Murray strolls the aisles of her local Gelson’s supermarket, she is already one cocktail in. Before tackling her often-extensive grocery list, she orders a Tiffany Breeze, a Prosecco-and-strawberry-lemonade concoction that Gelson’s sells for $9 at the […]
Australia: Every Victorian Under 26 May Have To Drive With A Zero Alcohol Limit
Australia: Every Victorian Under 26 May Have To Drive With A Zero Alcohol Limit Source: huffingtonpost.com.au July 12, 2016 When random breath testing for drink drivers was introduced 40 years ago, it was labelled “controversial”. Now on its anniversary, Victoria Police want to start a conversation about extending the Learners zero blood […]
The World’s Largest Brewer Is Betting Big on Weak Beer
The World’s Largest Brewer Is Betting Big on Weak Beer Source: Fortune by Reuters July 13, 2016 Anheuser-Busch InBev, which will soon make almost 30% of the world’s beer, wants to serve more low and alcohol-free brews to drinkers trying to live a healthier lifestyle. The Belgium-based brewer, on the verge of […]
United Kingdom: Alcohol tax ‘will stop thousands being hurt in violence every year’
United Kingdom: Alcohol tax ‘will stop thousands being hurt in violence every year’ Source: BelfastTelegraph.co.uk July 12th A small alcohol tax could cut the number of A&E visits caused by violent injury by more than 6,000 a year, research suggests. Putting a duty of just 1% above inflation on drinks sold in […]
Ireland: Off-licences seek ban on below-cost selling of alcohol
Ireland: Off-licences seek ban on below-cost selling of alcohol Source: irishtimes.com Dominic Coyle July 11, 2016 The umbrella group for off-licences is calling on Government to reduce excise duty and ban below-cost selling of alcohol. In a pre-budget submission, the National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA) said Ireland had the highest excise on wine […]
Booze Brands Rush to Snapchat While Contending With Age Risks
Booze Brands Rush to Snapchat While Contending With Age Risks Source: adage.com July 11, 2016 Here is the surest sign yet that Snapchat is growing up: Alcohol brands are starting to advertise on the mobile app in significant numbers after overcoming fears of marketing on the teen-friendly platform. Anheuser-Busch InBev broke the […]
KLM airlines launching world’s first on-tap draught beer on flights
KLM airlines launching world’s first on-tap draught beer on flights Source: foxnews.com July 7, 2016 Passengers who have thirsted for a better beer experience on a flight are in luck – a tasty addition to the drinks menu is coming to one of Europe’s major airlines. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is gearing […]
Massachusetts: Treasurer seeks overhaul of ‘unwieldy’ Mass. alcohol laws
Massachusetts: Treasurer seeks overhaul of ‘unwieldy’ Mass. alcohol laws Source: bostonglobe.com By Dan Adams July 08, 2016 Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, who oversees the state’s alcohol regulators, is set to launch a sweeping review of the state’s liquor laws and regulations, calling the current rules outdated, unclear, and burdensome for businesses. The […]