Indiana: Follow top alcohol bills at Statehouse
Indiana: Follow top alcohol bills at Statehouse Source: Indy Star Amy Haneline January 26, 2016 The 2016 Indiana General Assembly is bringing in another round of Sunday sales debate. But, that’s not all. Here are the alcohol issues IndyStar is following. Keep track of the bills’ progress here. Sunday sales Sunday […]
Lower alcohol wines: What are the opportunities – and the challenges? (Excerpt)
Lower alcohol wines: What are the opportunities – and the challenges? (Excerpt) Source: Beverage Daily By Rachel Arthur 26-Jan-2016 Consumer interest in health and wellness is opening a door for lower alcohol beverages. But does this actually translate into sales in the wine category? Wine Intelligence says lower alcohol wines still face […]
Second teen dies after drinking racing fuel mixed with Mountain Dew
Second teen dies after drinking racing fuel mixed with Mountain Dew Source: USA Today Nicole Young January 26, 2016 A second Greenbrier teen has died and two more received medical treatment after officials said they drank a mixture of Mountain Dew and racing fuel last week. On Thursday, authorities were called to […]
Going to the pub is good for you, study says
Going to the pub is good for you, study says Source: the drinks business by Neal Baker 24th January, 2016 Regularly going to your local pub makes you happier, healthier and more sociable, new research from Oxford University has found. Previous research has shown that face-to-face meetings are vital to maintaining friendships, […]
Can These Apps Stop You From ‘Drunk Texting’?
Can These Apps Stop You From ‘Drunk Texting’? Modern-day ‘drunk dialing’ gets a tech check; Adele’s backup Source: WSJ By Ryan Knutson Jan. 25, 2016 The smartphone has become one of the world’s most powerful communications tools. That can be a bad thing if you’re drunk. Ronnie Rocha learned that the […]
9th Circ. Could Allow Retailers To Advertise Alcohol
9th Circ. Could Allow Retailers To Advertise Alcohol Source: Law360 James M. Seff Carrie L. Bonnington January 25, 2016 In a decision released on Jan. 7, 2016, Retail Digital Network LLC v. Jacob Appelsmith,[1] the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit overturned 29-year-old precedent set in Actmedia Inc. v. Stroh,[2] […]
Delaware: Traffic stop yields illegal transportation of alcohol
Delaware: Traffic stop yields illegal transportation of alcohol Source: Delaware Online Esteban Parra, The News Journal January 22, 2016 A 54-year-old New York man was charged with illegally transporting alcohol without a license after police found 124 cases of alcohol in the van he was driving, state officials said Friday. Darrow Wu, […]
Oregon: Oregon lawmakers consider liquor tax ahead of Nov. ballot
Oregon: Oregon lawmakers consider liquor tax ahead of Nov. ballot Source: The Associated Press By KRISTENA HANSEN January 24, 2016 Oregonians have many options for places to buy wine and beer. Hard alcohol, however, requires a separate trip to one of the limited state-owned liquor stores. But that could change if voters pass […]
Finest Call’s 2016 Cocktail Trends Forecast
Finest Call’s 2016 Cocktail Trends Forecast Source: IWSR-Radius By Claire Dodd January 2016 From the growing importance of regional flavors, to the increasing desire to pair cocktails with food – mixer brand ‘Finest Call’ has predicted the top cocktail trends for 2016… Radius attended a presentation by the bartender-friendly brand recently, where […]
Virginia restaurant owners divided over bills to allow more alcohol sales
Virginia restaurant owners divided over bills to allow more alcohol sales Source: WTVR by Capital News Service January 20, 2016 Virginia restaurant owners have mixed perspectives on legislation that would allow their establishments to sell more alcoholic beverages. Two Republican lawmakers from Virginia Beach – Sen. Bill DeSteph and Del. Scott Taylor – have proposed […]