Thailand leads Asia in reducing drinking & alcohol
Thailand leads Asia in reducing drinking & alcohol Bangkok Post Writer Jon Fernquest July 23, 2015 Asian countries following Thailand’s example where national alcohol policy persuaded two-thirds of Thais to stop drinking, despite forecast 70% of global beer growth in Asia-Pacific over next five years. By banning alcohol sales near universities and technical […]
US wine lovers yet to embrace online
US wine lovers yet to embrace online Source: the drinks business by Lucy Shaw 23rd July, 2015 While using the internet to seek out information about wine has surged over the last four years, only 11% of American wine drinkers have bought wine online this year. A recent study by Wine Intelligence […]
Craft Breweries Adding Booze To Root Beer Because Why Not?
Craft Breweries Adding Booze To Root Beer Because Why Not? Consumerist By Mary Beth Quirk July 21, 2015 Either way you look at it — adding booze to root beer or adding root beer to booze — it’s a combination that makes sense: Root beer is delicious, people like drinking alcoholic beverages, so why […]
How Social Networks Impact Alcohol Purchases
How Social Networks Impact Alcohol Purchases AdWeek-Social Times By David Cohenn July 21, 2015 How much influence do friends and social networks have on decisions to purchase beer, wine and spirits? Gallons, according to marketing platform Crowdtap. Crowdtap conducted a poll of consumers, and its findings included: 97 percent of respondents have […]
The new drug that causes users to rip off their clothes and attack with super-human strength
The new drug that causes users to rip off their clothes and attack with super-human strength By Peter Holley June 16, 2015 The incident reports read like the hazy figments of a fevered nightmare come to life — often with a dose of streaking nudity. There was the man who shed his clothing […]
Don’t be surprised – drinking in moderation can be good for your health: PennLive letters
Don’t be surprised – drinking in moderation can be good for your health: PennLive letters Source: PennLive Letters to the Editor July 22, 2015 An interesting study from the American College of Cardiology found that adults over 65 who walked briskly, engaged in leisure activities, drank moderately, didn’t smoke and avoided obesity could […]
Tales of the Cocktail: New Orleans event proves booze industry knows how to party
Tales of the Cocktail: New Orleans event proves booze industry knows how to party The Crescent City’s annual gathering for liquor industry leaders is an ‘endurance test’ of seminars, tastings and, of course, daunting amounts of booze Source: The Guardian Paul Oswell in New Orleans 21 July 2015 The relentless humidity of […]
Interlocks aren’t the only answer
Interlocks aren’t the only answer Source: The Hill By Sarah Longwell July 21st We’ve come a long way from the days when drunk drivers were simply driven home with little more than a slap on the wrist. In 1980, more than 21,000 Americans died in alcohol-related traffic accidents. Since then, we’ve cut annual […]
US bill could lift drinks post ban
US bill could lift drinks post ban Source: the drinks business by Neal Baker 21st July, 2015 A century-old ban on sending alcohol through the US Postal Service could be lifted if a new bill makes its way through Congress. The USPS Shipping Equity Act has been introduced to the House of […]
New Zealand: Time to get tough on supermarkets and liquor
New Zealand: Time to get tough on supermarkets and liquor Source: Stuff Editorial July 21, 2015 Supermarkets are at the centre of the alcohol problem. They provide super-cheap liquor at places where everyone can buy it. They also use their well-honed marketing skills to get the greatest sales. The liquor has traditionally been […]