NY:  7-Eleven to begin delivering beer at select locations

NY:  7-Eleven to begin delivering beer at select locations SLive By Pamela Silvestri May 1, 2019 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — 7-Eleven has announced a beer delivery service at select locations across the country, and it’s coming to New York City — just not to Staten Island. The convenience chain rolled out 7NOW, an app via the […]

Canada:  Health board opposes increased alcohol access, supports Bill 60

Canada:  Health board opposes increased alcohol access, supports Bill 60 The Intelligencer By Luke Hendry May 1, 2019  ONTARIO, Canada – Local public health board members are asking Ontario lawmakers to consider the health effects of provincial decisions, including changes to alcohol laws. “Applying a health lens to policy issues can increase population health,” health […]

Africa:  High taxation ‘driving illegal alcohol trade’

Africa:  High taxation ‘driving illegal alcohol trade’ Kenya’s high taxes have made the trade in illicit alcohol lucrative, industry stakeholders have said. Standard Digital By Wainaina Wambu May 2, 2019 KENYA, Africa – Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Chairman Sachen Gudka warned that the tax burden on the formal sector, especially alcohol makers, was leading […]