Change in French law could end alcohol ad bans
Change in French law could end alcohol ad bans Source: the drinks business by Lauren Eads 9th June, 2015 Drinks companies could soon have “almost limitless” freedom to promote their products in France, if a landmark amendment on drinks advertising law is passed. Currently, French law keeps a tight watch on the […]
1 in 3 Americans struggle with an alcohol use disorder, says new study
1 in 3 Americans struggle with an alcohol use disorder, says new study “Alcohol problems are deeply entrenched and significantly under-treated in our society” Source: Salon Joanna Rothkopf Jun 8th A new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry has found that way more Americans struggle with alcoholism than we thought – […]
Iran is opening 150 alcoholism treatment centers, even though alcohol is banned
Iran is opening 150 alcoholism treatment centers, even though alcohol is banned Source: Washington Post By Adam Taylor June 9 The Iranian government is stepping up its attempts to tackle alcoholism, a senior Health Ministry official told the Iranian Students’ News Agency on Monday, with more than 150 outpatient alcohol treatment centers slated […]
Restaurants expected to add half-million summer jobs
Restaurants expected to add half-million summer jobs Source: NRA June 8, 2015 Driven by an improving economy, dampened gas prices and consumers’ elevated levels of pent-up demand, restaurants are expected to add 522,000 jobs this summer season. The projected 2015 gain would represent the third consecutive year in which restaurants add at least […]
Miami forms new alcohol committee
Miami forms new alcohol committee Dayton Daily News By Eric Robinette, Staff Writer March 31, 2015 OXFORD — Miami University has created a new Alcohol Coordinating Committee to try to change attitudes, behaviors and consequences of high-risk consumption, including binge drinking. Miami’s President David Hodge last year announced the formation of an Alcohol Task Force, […]
SAS Airlines Institutes Alcohol Cap After Drunk Passenger Problems Drunk passengers ruin plane alcohol for everybody on SAS flights
SAS Airlines Institutes Alcohol Cap After Drunk Passenger Problems Drunk passengers ruin plane alcohol for everybody on SAS flights The Daily Meal By Elizabeth Licata, Writer June 7, 2015 Some drunk passengers who let some tiny bottles of alcohol get the better of them have gone and ruined plane booze for everybody, because […]
Survey: Retail stores still very relevant
Survey: Retail stores still very relevant Source: RT By Marianne Wilson June 8, 2015 Brick-and-mortar stores are still relevant, with 87% of consumers planning to shop physical retail at least as often as they did in 2014, according to a study by TimeTrade Systems. What’s more, 65% of respondents report that if […]
Should salaries replace tips for bartenders?
Should salaries replace tips for bartenders? Source: The Spirits Business by Amy Hopkins 5th June, 2015 As the bartending profession becomes increasingly well-regarded, many argue that mixologists’ reliance on tips should be replaced by fixed salaries. We ask to bartenders to debate the issue. Do you think bartenders’ tips should be exchanged […]
USDOT gives first look at built-in alcohol sensors for cars
USDOT gives first look at built-in alcohol sensors for cars Source: 13 WTHR Jun 04, 2015 Would you want an alcohol sensor built into your car to keep you from driving drunk? Government researchers have been spending millions of dollars to develop that technology and have now unveiled a prototype to show what […]
Government invents car with built-in breathalyser
Government invents car with built-in breathalyser Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 5th June, 2015 A test vehicle that breathalyses drivers before its ignition can start has been built by the US Transportation Department. Some members of Congress are already fans of the “DADDS” – Driver Alcohol Detection System – feature […]