Researchers explain ‘alcohol harm paradox’
Researchers explain ‘alcohol harm paradox’ Source: The Spirits Business by Melita Kiely 18th February, 2016 New research explains why deprived communities have higher levels of alcohol-related illnesses than those in non-deprived areas, despite drinking the same amounts of alcohol. The study – a collaboration between Bangor University, Liverpool John Moores University and […]
California: Proposed Bill Would Help Servers To Set Limits On Customers’ Alcohol Consumption
California: Proposed Bill Would Help Servers To Set Limits On Customers’ Alcohol Consumption Source: CBS Sacramento By Adrienne Moore February 19, 2016 New legislation is being served up at bars statewide that would make it mandatory for anyone who serves alcohol to take a course to help identify customers who may be drinking […]
FL: Bill that allows All Aboard Florida to sell alcohol at stations is ready to be heard by the Senate
FL: Bill that allows All Aboard Florida to sell alcohol at stations is ready to be heard by the Senate TCPalm By Isadora Rangel February 18, 2016 TALLAHASSEE — A bill that would allow All Aboard Florida to serve alcohol at its train stations is ready to be heard on the Senate floor. The […]
LA: Louisiana could raise taxes on alcohol for first time since 1948
LA: Louisiana could raise taxes on alcohol for first time since 1948 KLFY News By Kellie Brown February 18, 2016 Louisiana has not raised taxes on alcohol since 1948 but that could soon change as state legislators’ works on the looming budget deficit. This increase would not only affect alcohol consumers but also […]
Thailand cracks down on ‘hardcore’ booze trips to South Korea
Thailand cracks down on ‘hardcore’ booze trips to South Korea Travel Mole February 19, 2016 The Thailand Tourism ministry has moved to block travel companies from selling ‘hardcore’ alcohol fuelled trips to South Korea. Online advertisements began surfacing last week for tours of pubs and entertainment venues in South Korea promoting excessive drinking. […]
Light-to-moderate drinking good for your heart, researchers say
Light-to-moderate drinking good for your heart, researchers say MedicalXpress February 18, 2016 People who drink wine, liquor or beer regularly are less prone to heart failure and heart attacks than those who rarely or never drink. Three to five drinks a week can be good for your heart. Drinking a little alcohol every […]
Americans Spending More on Spirits, Says Pernod Ricard CFO
Americans Spending More on Spirits, Says Pernod Ricard CFO The Street By Gregg Greenberg February 18, 2016 Americans spent more on spirits last year and they weren’t afraid to go top shelf, said Gilles Bogaert, chief financial officer at Pernod Ricard (PDRDY) . Pernod, which is headquartered in Paris, saw organic sales growth of […]
Regrets about alcohol privatization? We have a few (Blog)
Regrets about alcohol privatization? We have a few (Blog) Washington’s tax rate on alcohol is the highest in the nation. Herald Net By Doug Parry February 19, 2016 You know how it goes. You let loose and have a few too many drinks. You tell yourself you can handle it, and if not? Well, […]
Why Americans don’t drink their share of wine
Why Americans don’t drink their share of wine Source: Chicago Tribune Michael Austin Feb 18 We have some catching up to do. The world is crushing us in wine drinking. In volume, because we are many, we are up there with the best of them. But individually, on a personal-productivity level, we […]
Alcohol Delivery App Thirstie Pours Itself a Double, Acquires DrinkFly
Alcohol Delivery App Thirstie Pours Itself a Double, Acquires DrinkFly Source: Xconomy João-Pierre S. Ruth February 17th, 2016 The race to be the top app that people use to order alcohol for delivery took a new turn on Wednesday. New York-based Thirstie has acquired DrinkFly, a Chicago-based company also in the alcohol […]