They’re Thirsty for Deals, But Millennials Won’t Sacrifice Taste or Quality in their Alcoholic Beverages
They’re Thirsty for Deals, But Millennials Won’t Sacrifice Taste or Quality in their Alcoholic Beverages Source: Nielsen January 5, 2016 There’s no shortage of discussions today about Millennials, particularly when the conversation topic pertains to technology. But there’s more-much more-to this young consumer group. In fact, now that everyone of this generation is […]
Maryland: Liquor Department Maintains Services Will Not Change While Future Debated
Maryland: Liquor Department Maintains Services Will Not Change While Future Debated Source: The Dispacth by Bryan Russo 12/30/2015 While many in the community have likened Worcester County’s Department of Liquor Control to a fast-sinking ship, its director recently made it clear that he is not willing to let that ship go down without […]
Oklahoma: Liquor law changes could be exactly one year away
Oklahoma: Liquor law changes could be exactly one year away Source: Fox23 By Rick Maranon December 31 Quick Facts: Oklahoma lawmakers are set to approve a constitutional amendment in 2016 that would allow for the sale of cold high-point beer in liquor, convenience and grocery stores, but the final specific language has […]
California: Prohibition-Era Restrictions On California Liquor Distillers To Be Lifted
California: Prohibition-Era Restrictions On California Liquor Distillers To Be Lifted Source: Capital Public Radio Thursday, December 31, 2015 You wouldn’t believe what California distillers have had to do to sell their own craft liquor in tasting rooms. But that’s about to change. And you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone happier than Cris […]
United Kingdom: No safe alcohol limit, new guidelines to say
United Kingdom: No safe alcohol limit, new guidelines to say Chief medical officer expected to cut recommended daily intake for men and advise drinkers to cut back two days a week Source: The Guardian Friday 1 January 2016 Drinkers will be advised to cut back on alcohol for at least two days […]
Mapped: how a demographic time bomb will transform the global economy
Mapped: how a demographic time bomb will transform the global economy Advanced economies risk sleepwalking into a new reality of permanently lower growth and higher debt unless policymakers tackle ageing populations Source: The Telegraph By Szu Ping Chan 02 Jan 2016 It was an unusual intervention. Masaharu Fukuyama, Japan’s equivalent of Brad […]
Alaska: Alcohol industry reacts to Gov. Walker’s proposed tax increase
Alaska: Alcohol industry reacts to Gov. Walker’s proposed tax increase Source: KTVA By Liz Raines December 21, 2015 Gov. Bill Walker wants to increase taxes on alcohol as part of his long-term fiscal plan. A bill released last week, suggests doubling current, per gallon rates. Alaska already has some of the highest […]
Smoking And Drinking: What Impact Will Changes In Marijuana Policy Have On Alcohol Consumption?
Smoking And Drinking: What Impact Will Changes In Marijuana Policy Have On Alcohol Consumption? Medical Daily By Ali Venosa December 30, 2015 Marijuana has gone from a substance used exclusively by those associated with the counterculture to a somewhat mainstream drug. It’s been medicalized, legalized, and decriminalized in many places across the U.S., and […]
Relationship with tweens important for avoiding alcohol, drugs
Relationship with tweens important for avoiding alcohol, drugs The Daily Nonpareil By Scott Stewart December 31, 2015 New research from Iowa State University shows parents can reduce the risk of their children considering experimenting with alcohol or drugs in adolescence by maintaining healthy and open relationships. According to a university press release, Thomas Schofield, […]
Most Bottles Of Wine Contain More Alcohol Than Label States, Study Suggests
Most Bottles Of Wine Contain More Alcohol Than Label States, Study Suggests The Huffington Post UK By Natasha Hinde December 31, 2015 Wine-lovers could have drunk more than they bargained for over the holiday season, as a new study has lifted the lid on the accuracy of wine labels. And guess what? A lot […]