Whisky industry is accused of blocking bid to cut drink deaths

Whisky industry is accused of blocking bid to cut drink deaths   Figures show a fall in alcohol sales in Scotland has stalled   Source: The Times Mike Wade March 1 2016   The Scottish government’s campaign to combat alcohol abuse has been stopped in its tracks by the opposition of the whisky industry, campaigners […]

Government policies lead to fall in alcohol consumption

Government policies lead to fall in alcohol consumption   Source: BBC 1 March 2016   A new report has found that government policies have had a positive impact on alcohol consumption in Scotland.   NHS Health Scotland found that a ban on multi-buy drinks promotions was among a number of successful initiatives.   However, it […]

Beer distributor to pay $2.6 million fine in pay-to-play case

Beer distributor to pay $2.6 million fine in pay-to-play case   Source: Boston Globe By Dan Adams March 02, 2016   The largest distributor of craft beers in Massachusetts will pay a fine of millions of dollars to avoid a 90-day suspension of its liquor license, a record-setting penalty imposed after the company was caught […]