Wine growers in parts of Australia have a "fear of retribution" if they speak out about contracts with winemakers, the competition watchdog has warned in a new report that exposes a series of problems in the industry.
NB Liquor plans to stop distributing plastic bags to its customers, spokesperson Mark Barbour confirmed. The Crown corporation hasn't set a timeline for the switch, Barbour said in an interview with Radio-Canada.
TORONTO, May 30, 2019 /CNW/ - OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is raising red flags about the privatization of alcohol after a security guard was injured during a robbery at a Thunder Bay LCBO this week.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network sent today an open letter to the ministers and party leaders of Latvia, Estonia and Finland concerning alcohol taxes and cross-border trade in the region.
Global alcohol consumption fell back by 1.6% in 2018, according to new data from the IWSR, with some 27.6 billion nine-litre cases being consumed.
Saskatchewan has lifted personal limits on the amount of alcohol residents can bring into the province. Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said the change is effective immediately.
Health Canada, via regulations published May 29, has restricted the amount of alcohol that can be included in flavored purified alcoholic beverages.
NO MAJOR CHANGES have been observed in alcohol consumption following the adoption of a new alcohol act in Finland in April 2018.
Japan’s drinking culture remains strong, but per-capita consumption continues to decrease, falling 20% compared to the peak year of 1994, as does tax revenue from alcoholic beverages.
TORONTO – The Progressive Conservative government plans to rip up an agreement with The Beer Store in order to allow the sale of beer and wine in corner stores, but employees with the alcohol retailer are warning the move will come with a steep cost.