This April the dam levels in the Western Cape slumped to a low of just 18% and South Africans were bracing themselves for Day Zero.
In a major move, Constellation Brands has announced that it will name Bill Newlands as CEO, replacing Rob Sands, effective March 1. Newlands is currently Constellation’s president and COO. Sands will become chairman of the company, replacing his brother Richard, who will become executive vice chairman.
The Ministry of Health welcomes a decision by the Australian and New Zealand Forum on Food Regulation to make warning labels about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy mandatory on alcohol packaging.
Officials in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Michael have banned the sale of alcohol. Gulf County Sheriff’s Office acting spokesperson Corey Dobridnia said that the ban went into effect Monday as stores started to reopen.
(WXYZ) - Michigan has officially banned marijuana-infused alcoholic drinks. Governor Rick Snyder signed the legislation on Tuesday. Supporters say the bill is a preemptive move in case Michigan voters legalize marijuana for recreational use next month.
US trade body the Distilled Spirits Council and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility have named Chris Swonger president and CEO of both organisations.
Canada’s drive to legalize marijuana kicks off early Wednesday with store openings on the Atlantic Coast, giving the country a massive head start in developing a global pot market that some analysts peg at $150 billion.
Lifestyle factors, such as smoking, are risk factors for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Alcohol may be a contributing factor because of its relationship with tobacco, but researchers have found it difficult to identify an independent link between alcohol and the disease.
ATLANTA - Voters in dozens of Georgia cities and counties are deciding whether to allow restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages earlier on Sundays.
CHICAGO, IL - St. Charles officials have decided to lift the city's ban on alcohol deliveries, as long as all parties involved follow existing state and local liquor laws.