MT: Brewconomy 101
MT: Brewconomy 101 Craft beer has become big business in Montana, where the state’s manufacturing sector has enjoyed the largest gains Flathead Beacon By Tristan Scott October 29, 2015 The simple, thirst-slaking union of four basic ingredients – water, grain, hops, and yeast – has created a groundswell of economic activity in Montana, and the surging […]
Study explains why alcohol drinkers smoke
Study explains why alcohol drinkers smoke Source: The Spirits Business by Melita Kiely 29th October, 2015 Scientists believe they are one step closer to finding a solution to curb alcohol and nicotine addictions after discovering nicotine cancels the sleep-inducing effects of alcohol. Previous research suggested more than 85% of US adults who […]
Michigan: Ban on powdered alcohol signed into law
Michigan: Ban on powdered alcohol signed into law Source: Detroit Free Press By Kathleen Gray October 28, 2015 Michiganders won’t get the chance to buy, sell or even use powdered alcohol. Lt. Gov. Brian Calley signed a preemptive bill on Wednesday banning the product, even though it has never been introduced in […]
Could the tip culture change?
Could the tip culture change? Source: NRN Jonathan Maze Oct 28, 2015 Has the time finally come for American restaurants to abolish the tip? Restaurateurs and their customers have been asking this question on and off for at least a century. But it has become a bigger debate more recently, amid growing […]
‘World’s first’ non-alcoholic distilled spirit launches
‘World’s first’ non-alcoholic distilled spirit launches Source: The Spirits Business by Amy Hopkins 28th October, 2015 A new product described as the “world’s first” non-alcoholic distilled spirit has launched, offering a “sophisticated alternative” to alcoholic drinks. The drink, called Seedlip, is made using six individually distilled barks, spices and citrus peel and […]
Minibar announces subscription delivery service
Minibar announces subscription delivery service Source: BeInspired October 27th Minibar (www.minibardelivery.com), the technology company powering on-demand alcohol delivery throughout the U.S., today announces the launch of subscriptions to help make it easier for consumers and businesses to stock their bar from the touch of a button. The new product will allow users […]
G’day mate: ‘Lazy’ Australian accent caused by ‘alcoholic slur’ of heavy-drinking early settlers’
G’day mate: ‘Lazy’ Australian accent caused by ‘alcoholic slur’ of heavy-drinking early settlers’ Australian “drawl” created from interactions between early settlers that were frequently “spiked with alcohol”, claims communication expert Source: The Telegraph By Jonathan Pearlman, Sydney 27 Oct 2015 The distinctive Australian accent is the result of a “drunken slur” caused […]
Fair Trade Practice Regulations
Fair Trade Practice Regulations SHORT REPORT By Pamela Erickson Volume 1 / Issue 3 / October 27, 2015 Why economic fair play is a public health issue for alcohol Introduction Have you ever ordered a Coke and the server said, “Is Pepsi okay?” Did you wonder why they only have one […]
Asda owner seeks permission to test delivery drones
Asda owner seeks permission to test delivery drones WalMart wants to use drones use in ‘deliveries to customers at Walmart facilities, as well as to consumer homes’ Source: The Telegraph By Reuters 26 Oct 2015 The owner of Asda has applied to regulators for permission to test drones for home delivery, in […]
Buffalo Wild Wings CEO Sally Smith on Minimum Wages
Buffalo Wild Wings CEO Sally Smith on Minimum Wages Higher labor costs will have an impact on expansion sites, she says Source: WSJ By Julie Jargon Oct. 25, 2015 Sally Smith, chief executive of Buffalo Wild Wings Inc., has a problem many restaurant companies would love to have: strong growth. As […]