Pennsylvania: Direct-to-door wine shipment bill passes Pa. Senate; House concurrence still needed
Pennsylvania: Direct-to-door wine shipment bill passes Pa. Senate; House concurrence still needed A bill authorizing mail-order wine purchases in Pennsylvania cleared the state Senate today, and is headed back to the state House. Source: Penn Live Charles Thompson June 24, 2015 The state Senate voted 31-18 on a mostly party line vote […]
Blood pressure tablets may stop alcohol addiction
Blood pressure tablets may stop alcohol addiction Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 24th June, 2015 Scientists at The University of Texas have used a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure to successfully stop alcohol addiction in rats. The research was published in the Molecular Psychiatry journal, and tested […]
Top 10 silly stories of the month
Top 10 silly stories of the month Source: the drinks business by Lauren Eads 24th June, 2015 While business news and industry analysis is our bread and butter, a portion of our online coverage is intended to simply offer some light relief during a long day, or at the very least raise a smile. Here, we round […]
These 4 companies produce almost half of the world’s beer… and make 74% of the profits
These 4 companies produce almost half of the world’s beer… and make 74% of the profits Source: Business Insider Corey Stern Jun. 24, 2015 If you’re grabbing a beer after work today, chances are it’s made by one of four companies. According to a report on Tuesday from Bank of America Merrill […]
UT: Utah liquor board considers new rules for Oktoberfest and other special events
UT: Utah liquor board considers new rules for Oktoberfest and other special events The Salt Lake Tribune By Kathy Stephenson June 22 2015 The state liquor commission is close to finalizing new rules for special events that — if in place a year ago — could have avoided the controversy leading up to Snowbird resort’s annual […]
The real reason your wine costs so much at restaurants
The real reason your wine costs so much at restaurants Source: New York Post By Steve Cuozzo June 23, 2015 The same bottle of wine can come with shockingly different price tags at NYC restaurants – what gives? Prices of the same wine can vary due to a number of factors including restaurant […]
The Real Reason Diddy’s Arrest Matters
The Real Reason Diddy’s Arrest Matters Sean Combs arrest at UCLA could force him to divest from liquor holdings Ciroc & DeLeon Source: Observer By Ken Kurson 06/23/15 By now, everyone knows that Sean “Diddy” Combs is free on bail after being arrested on three counts of assault with a deadly weapon, […]
Michigan: Poll: Michigan voters support current alcohol safeguards, oppose more places to buy alcohol
Michigan: Poll: Michigan voters support current alcohol safeguards, oppose more places to buy alcohol Source: Byrum & Fisk Communications June 22, 2015 By large majorities, Michigan voters say the state’s alcohol regulations strike the right balance that allows adult consumers to have access to a wide range of beer and wine products – […]
Want to lose weight? Drink red wine
Want to lose weight? Drink red wine New research has indicated that an ingredient found in red wine, berries and grapes can help combat obesity Source: The Independent Siobhan Fenton 22 June 2015 New research has shown that an ingredient in grapes, berries and red wine can help you lose weight. […]
Alcohol Is Good For You? The Public Is Not Convinced
Alcohol Is Good For You? The Public Is Not Convinced Source: Science 2.0 June 21st 2015 Decades ago, the American Council on Science and Health said that saturated fats were not as bad as was being portrayed and replacements would be worse. National Resources Defense Council and other scare-story-of-the-month groups had sided with […]