NABI Comments on Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report
NABI Comments on Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report Recommendation on Moderation in Beverage Alcohol Consumption – More Science is Needed Source: NABI August 13, 2020 The National Association of Beverage Importers (NABI) today submitted comments opposing the recommendation to revise the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) by changing the moderation standard from 2 standard […]
UPS Director Robin Hooker on the Explosive Growth of Alcohol Shipping
UPS Director Robin Hooker on the Explosive Growth of Alcohol Shipping Source: https://vinepair.com/ August 12, 2020 Airing between regular episodes of the VinePair Podcast, “Next Round” explores the ideas and innovations that are helping drinks businesses adapt in a time of unprecedented change. As the coronavirus crisis continues and new challenges arise, VP Pro is […]
Parents, Talk to Your College-Bound Youth About the Dangers of Alcohol and Fake ID
Parents, Talk to Your College-Bound Youth About the Dangers of Alcohol and Fake ID Source: Public Action Management by Pamela Erickson August 11, 2020 Parents’ actions have been a key element in the successful reduction of underage drinking. Now we know that parents’ influence remains strong even with kids that attend college in faraway places. […]
Tighter Alcohol Laws Might Help Curb Cancer
Tighter Alcohol Laws Might Help Curb Cancer U.S. News By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter December 11, 2019 WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Policies that reduce drinking may lower rates of alcohol-related cancers, researchers say. “When thinking about cancer risk and cancer prevention, the focus tends to be on individual-level risk factors rather than environmental […]
The unforeseen risks of a device to curb drunken driving
The unforeseen risks of a device to curb drunken driving Source: New York Times Stacy Cowley and Jessica Silver-Greenberg Dec 24, 2019 Over the past decade, states have increasingly turned to a powerful tool to stop drunken driving before it starts: miniature breathalyzers, wired into a car’s electronics, that prevent the engine from starting unless […]
California law makes it easier to blur the line between beer and wine
California law makes it easier to blur the line between beer and wine Source: https://www.sfchronicle.com/ Esther Mobley Dec. 26, 2019 The latest trend in craft beer isn’t hazy IPA or kettle sours or nitro coffee stouts. It’s wine. Two San Francisco craft breweries are investing seriously in winemaking. And, thanks to a California law that will […]
Beer makers face tough times as teens drink less, Cowen says
Beer makers face tough times as teens drink less, Cowen says Source: https://www.sfchronicle.com/ Felice Maranz Dec. 26, 2019 Cowen is keeping a cautious view on the prospects for more beer consumption, particularly domestic beer, as drinkers turn to spirits and seltzer and as a new study indicates teenagers are rejecting alcohol and cigarettes. Data show that […]
A Look at On v. Off-Premise Trends
A Look at On v. Off-Premise Trends Source: Wine & Spirits Daily August 6, 2020 Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few months, you know off-premise bev alc sales have been growing double digits while on-premise sees major declines thanks to COVID-19-related containment measures. The question is: are off-premise gains enough to […]
UT: In Utah, it’s possible to get a DUI without actually driving
UT: In Utah, it’s possible to get a DUI without actually driving KJZZ By Kelly Vaughen December 27, 2019 This is the time of year when police see a spike in driving under the influence arrests, but in Utah you can get a DUI without actually driving a car. In Utah, a person cannot drive, […]
Why Craft Distillers Are Calling to Expand Direct-to-Consumer Shipping
Why Craft Distillers Are Calling to Expand Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Source: https://vinepair.com/ TIM MCKIRDY August 4, 2020 Buying spirits online has never been more convenient for consumers. In dozens of states, drinkers can purchase their favorite liquor brands through websites such as ReserveBar, and have them shipped to their door via common carriers like UPS or […]