How alcohol can improve your memory
How alcohol can improve your memory A few drinks may disrupt the memory system – but in certain circumstances, they can actually aid recall. In this extract from his new book, Idiot Brain, neuroscientist Dean Burnett explains why gossip and booze go hand in hand Source: The Guardian Dean Burnett 16 February 2016 […]
Healthy Alcohol Marketplace – 2016 Issue Briefs Now Available
Healthy Alcohol Marketplace – 2016 Issue Briefs Now Available Source: Public Action Management February 16, 2016 A new publication is now available from the Healthy Alcohol Marketplace website, www.healthyalcoholmarket.com. This publication, “2016 Issue Briefs for States, Brief Explanations of Common Alcohol Regulatory Issues”, is a package of simple briefs that address common issues […]
Louisiana: Alcohol tax increase probable
Louisiana: Alcohol tax increase probable Source: The Times By Noah Bryant Ballard February 15, 2016 For the most part, Louisiana has not raised taxes on alcohol since 1948. That is likely to change as the State Legislature works to address an historic budget crisis. State Rep. Kenny Cox, D-Natchitoches, has filed legislation […]
Craft brewers count pennies instead of calories
Craft brewers count pennies instead of calories Source: USA Today James Fisher, The (Wilmington, Del.) News Journal February 14, 2016 The federal government wants you to know how many calories you are putting into your body. So much so that starting next year, all restaurants with at least 20 locations will be […]
Cocktails Sip Away at Beer’s Market Share
Cocktails Sip Away at Beer’s Market Share Liquor industry makes remarkable comeback, helped by TV ads, fickle young drinkers Source: WSJ By Tripp Mickle Feb. 15, 2016 Shortly after finishing a full-bodied India pale ale, Jack Knauss asked the bartender at Atkins Park Tavern for a cocktail. “I love beer,” the […]
WSWA President and CEO Statement on TTB Ruling 2016-1
WSWA President and CEO Statement on TTB Ruling 2016-1 Wholesaler Association Chief Says Ruling Underscores Independence, Separation of Tiers Source: WSWA February 12, 2016 Wine & Spirts Wholesalers of America (WSWA) President and CEO Craig Wolf today issued the following statement regarding ruling 2016-1 published February 11 by the Alcohol and Tobacco […]
Distilled Spirits Council & Wine Institute Statement on TTB Kroger Letter (Additional Coverage)
Distilled Spirits Council & Wine Institute Statement on TTB Kroger Letter (Additional Coverage) Source: DISCUS / Wine Institute February 12, 2016 The Distilled Spirits Council and Wine Institute today issued a joint statement in response to the Tax and Trade Bureau’s (TTB) letter to the organizations regarding a program proposed by Kroger. At […]
American Beverage Licensees Executive Director John Bodnovich Statement on the TTB’s Ruling on Category Management and Tied House
American Beverage Licensees Executive Director John Bodnovich Statement on the TTB’s Ruling on Category Management and Tied House Source: ABL February 12, 2016 American Beverage Licensees (ABL) Executive Director John Bodnovich issued the following statement regarding the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau’s (TTB) Ruling 2016-1, “The Shelf Plan and Shelf Schematic […]
The TTB Speaks on Category Management or, be Careful What you Ask for Because you might Get it!
The TTB Speaks on Category Management or, be Careful What you Ask for Because you might Get it! Source: Hinman & Carmichael John Hinman February 11, 2016 First the good news: the TTB has made it clear today that there are some protected activities in the Category Management realm. Namely, TTB (as specified […]
Alcohol-impaired driving crimes spike immediately after drinking age
Alcohol-impaired driving crimes spike immediately after drinking age MedicalXpress February 10, 2016 A new study led by a Northern Medical Program (NMP) researcher shows that alcohol-impaired driving crimes spike immediately after the minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) is reached, indicating that minimum legal drinking age legislation in Canada can have a major impact on […]