Mexico tariffs: Cost to beer drinkers could be almost $1 billion

Mexico tariffs: Cost to beer drinkers could be almost $1 billion Source: https://www.azcentral.com/ Russ Wiles, Arizona Republic  June 6, 2019 Beer-industry officials are foaming about the possibility of new tariffs on imports of Mexican-made brew that would add another layer of cost to a product that’s already heavily taxed. Jim McGreevy, president and CEO of the […]

Alcohol is now being marketed as a ‘wellness’ drink (Additional Coverage)

Alcohol is now being marketed as a ‘wellness’ drink (Additional Coverage) Source: https://nypost.com/ By Hannah Sparks  June 6, 2019  Young adults today are imbibing less than previous generations, and many have kicked the habit altogether, preferring to make sobriety the hip choice. At the same time, health-conscious millennials are spending more money at the gym, even […]

TN:  Tennessee moonshine maker concocts high-proof liquor, battles consumer demand

TN:  Tennessee moonshine maker concocts high-proof liquor, battles consumer demand Fox Business By Julia Limitone June 6, 2019 Moonshining is the process of making illegal alcohol. During Prohibition distillers concocted the high-proof spirit in secret to escape the ban and taxes. However now it’s legal and has become a big business for one Tennessee distillery whose roots […]

Canada:  Local Board of Health opposes province’s increased access to alcohol

Canada:  Local Board of Health opposes province’s increased access to alcohol County Live June 6, 2019  The Hastings Prince Edward board of health is asking the provincial government to reconsider policies that increase access to alcohol. “The evidence is clear,” states a letter to be sent to Premier Doug Ford. The board approved sending the […]