UNRULY EMUS BANNED FROM AUSTRALIAN PUB
UNRULY EMUS BANNED FROM AUSTRALIAN PUB Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ by Phoebe French 29th July, 2020 Two emus, named Carol and Kevin, have been barred from their local pub in western Queensland after stealing from punters and defecating on the floor. Chris Gimblett, who co-owns The Yaraka Hotel along with his wife Gerry, said the bird’s “bad bahaviour” […]
To-Go Cocktail Sales Face a New Obstacle
To-Go Cocktail Sales Face a New Obstacle Restaurants and bars seeking relief with to-go cocktail sales find an unexpected enemy in the beer industry. Source: https://www.liquor.com/ by Brad Japhe 07/28/20 As the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge in many parts of the country, countless bars and restaurants have been shuttered. For those struggling to stay afloat, […]
Costa Rica tainted alcohol death toll rises to 25; what you need to know about spotting it
Costa Rica tainted alcohol death toll rises to 25; what you need to know about spotting it Source: https://www.usatoday.com/ Jayme Deerwester Aug. 19, 2019 Costa Rica’s Health Ministry has updated the death toll of people poisoned by tainted alcohol in the central American country, which is popular with American tourists. The agency said in a press […]
Wisconsin: Life expectancy drops in Wisconsin due to alcohol, drugs
Wisconsin: Life expectancy drops in Wisconsin due to alcohol, drugs Source: https://madison.com/ SCOTT BAUER August 20, 2019 Life expectancy in Wisconsin has dropped for two years in a row fueled by increased deaths from alcohol abuse and opioids, a report released Monday from the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum found. The group also found that increased mortality […]
United Kingdom: Quarter of young adults unaware that women shouldn’t drink alcohol during pregnancy, study reveals
United Kingdom: Quarter of young adults unaware that women shouldn’t drink alcohol during pregnancy, study reveals Brinkwire June 7, 2020 A QUARTER of young adults are unaware that women should not drink alcohol during pregnancy, research has revealed. A survey of 2,000 people aged 18-25 found 26 per cent don’t know that if pregnant or […]
How Will the Rise of Home Bartenders Impact the Drinks Business?
How Will the Rise of Home Bartenders Impact the Drinks Business? Source: https://vinepair.com/ TIM MCKIRDY June 8, 2020 The first sign that American drinkers were honing their bartending skills as they hunkered down in quarantine came in mid-March – the same time the pandemic became a national issue. During the week of March 16, a surge […]
Alabama: Alabama ABC extends emergency curbside alcohol sales
Alabama: Alabama ABC extends emergency curbside alcohol sales Source: https://www.al.com/ July 14, 2020 If you’ve enjoyed buying alcohol to-go from bars and restaurants around Alabama for the last four months, you can now indulge a little longer. The Alabama ABC Board has extended the emergency order allowing curbside and to-go sales of alcoholic beverages at licensed […]
Sen. Scott taking the lead to eliminate drunk driving through technology
Sen. Scott taking the lead to eliminate drunk driving through technology Source: https://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/ BY HELEN WITTY JULY 21, 2020 Florida U.S. Sen. Rick Scott has emerged as a true leader in the important fight to eliminate drunk driving, the leading cause of highway deaths in the United States. There are 10,500 preventable fatalities annually. Working with […]
Researchers develop device to measure methanol in alcohol
Researchers develop device to measure methanol in alcohol Source: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/ By Joe Whitworth July 22, 2020 Researchers have developed a device that detects low concentrations of methanol in alcoholic beverages. Swiss experts have created and tested a portable device paired with a smartphone app that can measure methanol levels. When placed over an open container, […]
New York Gov. Cuomo says state has suspended 27 liquor licenses for violations of social distancing rules
New York Gov. Cuomo says state has suspended 27 liquor licenses for violations of social distancing rules Source: https://www.cnbc.com/ Jasmine Kim July 21, 2020 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that the state liquor authority has suspended 27 licenses. Cuomo said bars “exploited the existing regulations” by taking outdoor dining as an opportunity to […]