Governor Glenn Youngkin has been giving tasters and makers alike something to "wine" about this month by declaring October 2023 the 35th annual Virginia Wine Month -- representing a tradition spanning over three decades that celebrates the state's thriving wine industry, restaurants, retailers, consumers and the bounty of the Commonwealth.
WAILUKU, Hawaii (Island News) -- The Maui County Liquor Commission heard testimony on Wednesday from those wanting to get their businesses back on track on the Valley Isle.
IWSR reporting reveals the Australian and global wine industry faces the ongoing challenges of declining volumes but, on the bright side, continues to experience premiumization, growth in e-commerce, and evolving wine consumer preferences. Adapting to these trends and economic uncertainties will be crucial for wine producers and retailers in 2024 and beyond.
SEOUL -- Backed by the skyrocketing popularity of foreign alcoholic drinks among young consumers in their 20s and 30s, imports of liquors and alcoholic beverages have increased by 54 percent since 2018. Meanwhile, exports of South Korean products only increased by two percent in the same period.
People in the U.S. are drinking less alcohol than they used to, but when they do indulge, they're more likely than ever to opt for a beverage originating from Mexico.
To combat alcohol-related harm, the government is focusing on supporting individuals to reduce their alcohol intake.
One approach is promoting the substitution of standard alcoholic beverages with 'NoLo' (no or low-alcohol) alternatives.
Research indicates that the key strategies to encourage this substitution involve addressing pricing, availability and clear labelling of such products.
In 2019, the US Supreme Court seemed to open the floodgates for retail stores to ship wine to out-of-state customers. But lower courts have been ignoring its decision ever since, and SCOTUS has declined three requests from shipping advocates to take up the issue again.
Total Control States spirits sales 9L volume grew by +3.2% over August last year and +4.9% in $Vol showing a resultant +1.7% price mix.
The rolling 12-month 9L volume results improved at +0.8% and +3.7% in $Vol.
A recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health reveals that adolescents whose parents regularly drink or engage in binge drinking are four times more likely to drink themselves. Binge drinking is defined as consuming at least four drinks for women and five drinks for men on a single occasion.
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board could increase by up to $5 million a year its rent for a new, central warehouse and still see an increase in liquor tax profits paid to state and local governments, ABC Administrator Curtis Stewart said Wednesday.