Study finds strong alcohol laws eual fewer cirrhosis deaths by Lise Gervais A recent report links stronger alcohol policies with a lower incidence of death from alcoholic cirrhosis. An earlier study, using similar methods, linked strong alcohol policies and reduced binge drinking. Unlike other research that has focused on one or two […]
California: Hundreds Arrested For Buying Alcohol For Minors In Statewide Sweep
California: Hundreds Arrested For Buying Alcohol For Minors In Statewide Sweep In the Bay Area alone, ABC agents arrested or cited 55 adult offenders as of 9 p.m. Saturday. Source: CBS Local March 13, 2016 Undercover minors asking adults to buy booze helped law enforcement arrest dozens in the Bay Area and […]
United Kingdom: Fewer young drinkers sobers the industry
United Kingdom: Fewer young drinkers sobers the industry Drinks companies try to confront a sharp fall in number of those aged 16-24 taking alcohol Source: FT by: Scheherazade Daneshkhu and Aliya Ram March 11, 2016 Some say it is about ethnicity and religion. Others say it is because tuition fees have made […]
As Goes New York City…CA Getting Closer to Raising Tobacco to 21
As Goes New York City…CA Getting Closer to Raising Tobacco to 21 Source: The Cowen Insight March 10, 2016 Earlier today, California passed and sent for gubernatorial consideration, a bill that would raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21, which would make CA the 2nd state to raise the tobacco […]
Alcoholic Beverages – Global Market Outlook (2015-2022)
Alcoholic Beverages – Global Market Outlook (2015-2022) Source: PRNewswire March 10, 2016 According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Alcoholic Beverages Market is accounted at $1,237.4 billion and is expected to reach $1,547.2 billion by 2022 growing at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2015 to 2022. Increasing population and increasing disposal income are the […]
Neighborhood Bars Closing, but Don’t Count Them out Yet
Neighborhood Bars Closing, but Don’t Count Them out Yet Source: ABC By joyce m. rosenberg Mar 10, 2016 Taps are running dry and doors are closing at neighborhood bars across the country. That has left the remaining ones to try to find ways to stay afloat. One in six bars closed between […]
NH: Liquor bottle sales to help preserve N.H. battle flags
NH: Liquor bottle sales to help preserve N.H. battle flags Political Monitor By Allie Morris Monitor staff March 10, 2016 New Hampshire liquor stores will sell two new limited-edition liquor bottles this year to help pay for conservation of the state’s deteriorating battle flag collection that lines the front hall of the State House. […]
United Kingdom: Stop advertising alcohol on public transport, urges report
United Kingdom: Stop advertising alcohol on public transport, urges report Removing alcohol advertising from buses is a way for governments to take action, says Alcohol Advertising Review Board The Guardian By Melissa Davey March 9, 2016 A new report from the Alcohol Advertising Review Board calls on state and territory governments to legislate to […]
ID: Idaho House Votes To Repeal Law That Bans Alcohol Sales During Obscene Films
ID: Idaho House Votes To Repeal Law That Bans Alcohol Sales During Obscene Films Idaho Reporter By Dustin Hurst March 10, 2016 The Idaho House voted unanimously Thursday to repeal a law that prohibits liquor and alcohol sales during obscene films. On a 68 to 0 tally, House members voted to send the […]
Washington, DC: New law means new rules for D.C. brewers and distillers
Washington, DC: New law means new rules for D.C. brewers and distillers WTOP By Megan Cloherty March 11, 2016 WASHINGTON — Brewers and distillers in the District have new rules to play by. Legislation passed this week allows them to participate in farmers markets and be open past 9 p.m., among other things. Brandon […]