Kentucky: 8 changes under Kentucky’s new alcohol law
Kentucky: 8 changes under Kentucky’s new alcohol law Source: courier-journal.com Bailey Loosemore July 16, 2016 Senate Bill 11 – signed into law earlier this year – took effect July 15 and is now allowing alcohol-related businesses statewide to receive new and increased privileges that are meant to support tourism and advance production. […]
‘World’s first’ alcoholic ice cream van launches
‘World’s first’ alcoholic ice cream van launches Source: thespiritsbusiness.com July 15, 2016 The Ice Cream Bar, described as an “adult only ice cream van”, will travel around the country this summer, offering free alcoholic-flavoured ice creams and sorbets. Launched by Warner Leisure Hotels, the van is guarded by a doorman, who will […]
India: 17 die after consuming spurious liquor in Uttar Pradesh
India: 17 die after consuming spurious liquor in Uttar Pradesh Source: deccanchronicle.com July 17, 2016 Seventeen people died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Aliganj area in Uttar Pradesh following which five government employees, including three of the Excise department, have been suspended, police said on Sunday. Several people from Luhari Darwaja […]
Vital Signs: Motor Vehicle Injury Prevention — United States and 19 Comparison Countries
Vital Signs: Motor Vehicle Injury Prevention — United States and 19 Comparison Countries On July 6, 2016, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention July 8, 2016 Erin K. Sauber-Schatz, PhD1,2; David J. Ederer, MPH1; Ann M. Dellinger, PhD1; Grant T. Baldwin, PhD1 (View author […]
Alcohol ads ‘don’t belong’ on Snapchat or any social media
Alcohol ads ‘don’t belong’ on Snapchat or any social media AdNews By Lindsay Bennett July 14, 2016 Australia’s alcohol ad watchdog has expressed concern over alcohol companies in the US increasingly advertising on Snapchat. It’s a trend likely to be mirrored in Australia, which sees brands running the risk of exposing their marketing to […]
VA: Virginia ABC Hosts Alcohol Industry Trade Summit to Encourage Fair Practice
VA: Virginia ABC Hosts Alcohol Industry Trade Summit to Encourage Fair Practice Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control News Release July 14, 2016 RICHMOND – In a proactive effort to collaborate with alcohol industry members, the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Bureau of Law Enforcement hosted a trade practice summit in Charlottesville Tuesday […]
GA: Georgia law says teens can have alcohol (sometimes)
GA: Georgia law says teens can have alcohol (sometimes) AJC By Camie Young, For the AJC July 15, 2016 According to the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, 8.7 million American kids ages 12-20 consume alcohol. In Georgia, 23.6 percent of children in that age range reported drinking within the past month, according to a […]
MA: A kegful of self-serving arguments
MA: A kegful of self-serving arguments The Boston Globe By Dante Ramos July 14, 2016 The usual recipe for booze regulation is: one part public interest, nine parts rent-seeking. As the Globe’s Dan Adams recently reported, local craft beer brewers have been trying for years to win the right to switch distributors, and […]
Health consciousness set to increase, says William Grant Market Report
Health consciousness set to increase, says William Grant Market Report Imbibe By Laura Foster July 15, 2016 The annual William Grant Market Report 2016 has been released, and amongst the continuation of such drinks trends as drinking less but better, and interest in experiences, health consciousness is apparently going to be a growing aspect. […]
Australia: Coles now delivering booze at night
Australia: Coles now delivering booze at night Source: news.com.au July 15th COLES has launched evening and Saturday booze delivery. First Choice, part of Coles’ liquor business, will become the first national retailer to offer the service in the rapidly growing $344 million online liquor market. New delivery options have been rolled […]