New York: Small Beer Distributors Being Trampled by Big Box Stores
New York: Small Beer Distributors Being Trampled by Big Box Stores Source: Small Business Trends by David William Feb 25, 2016 New York’s beer market may be large enough to accommodate all the local industry players, but the big money is going to big box stores like Costco and BJ’s at the expense […]
Washington in a liquor privatization hangover
Washington in a liquor privatization hangover More than four years after the state stopped selling the hard stuff, clear winners and losers have emerged Source: The Columbian By Brooks Johnson February 28, 2016 The next time you pick up a bottle of whiskey from the grocery store, thank the voice on the […]
‘Great concern’ over children’s exposure to alcohol sports sponsorship Alcohol sponsorship of sport is associated with risky drinking among school children and adult athletes, according to a report.
‘Great concern’ over children’s exposure to alcohol sports sponsorship Alcohol sponsorship of sport is associated with risky drinking among school children and adult athletes, according to a report. BT Press Association February 25, 2016 UNITED KINGDOM – Alcohol sponsorship of sport is associated with risky drinking among school children and adult athletes, according to […]
Canada: B.C. introduces minimum pricing for alcohol
Canada: B.C. introduces minimum pricing for alcohol Vancouver Sun By Bethany Lindsay February 25, 2016 B.C.’s new minimum price structure for alcohol is a good step toward protecting public health, but it also helps defend existing liquor stores from new competition, according to an addictions researcher. The new rules will set minimum prices […]
United Kingdom: London rolls out ‘sobriety tags’
United Kingdom: London rolls out ‘sobriety tags’ A pilot scheme that involves tagging people who have committed alcohol-related offences in order to ensure they stay sober has been rolled out across London. Local Gov By Austin Macauley February 26, 2016 The trial of ‘sobriety tags’, which monitor a person’s alcohol intake, proved to be […]
Hard soda category gets even more crowded
Hard soda category gets even more crowded CNBC By Tom Rotunno February 25, 2016 The hard soda trend shows no signs of going flat. The Seagram’s brand is the latest entrant in this booming category. A line of Seagram’s Hard Sodas that feature Cherry Cola, Grape Soda, Lemon n’ Lime and Orange Cream […]
Penn State considering limited alcohol use at sporting events, concerts
Penn State considering limited alcohol use at sporting events, concerts Pittsburgh Post-Gazette By Bill Schackner February 26, 2016 Penn State University leaders Thursday proposed permitting limited alcohol consumption in suites, club seats and reception areas during intercollegiate athletic events and venue-wide during non-intercollegiate events including concerts and professional sports. Administrators presented the idea […]
University of Alabama student starts petition seeking repeal of SEC’s game day alcohol prohibition
University of Alabama student starts petition seeking repeal of SEC’s game day alcohol prohibition AL.com By Erin Edgemon February 25, 2016 A candidate for University of Alabama’s student government association president is seeking to have the SEC’s game day prohibition of alcohol sales repealed. Patrick Fitzgerald, a junior marketing major, said his Change.org […]
Alaska: Alcohol industry speaks out against law reforms
Alaska: Alcohol industry speaks out against law reforms Source: Newsminer Matt Buxton Feb 24, 2016 The alcohol industry is against the latest, slimmed down rewrite of the state’s alcohol laws. Multiple members of the Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant and Retailers Association (CHARR) testified against Senate Bill 165 during a hearing Tuesday out […]
How Millennials (Almost) Killed the Wine Cork
How Millennials (Almost) Killed the Wine Cork A new generation of wine drinkers came of age with screw caps and plastic bottle stoppers, but cork producers are mounting a campaign to win their loyalty: An Object Lesson. Source: The Atlantic John Gifford Feb 25, 2016 No one is completely sure who first […]