he Maui News – The Maui County Liquor Control Commission gave Department of Liquor Control Director Glenn Mukai “above average, satisfactory marks” in its first review of his job performance, according to a letter sent from the commission to Mayor Alan Arakawa.
The licensing board does not currently have an over-provision policy, following a court dispute with the supermarket firm Aldi in August 2016.
A sheriff tasked with overseeing the case decided the council had not properly consulted on areas of over-provision.
DENVER (CBS4) – The Department of Revenue is working on how grocery stores in Colorado will transition to selling full-strength beer.
Next year, gas stations and grocery stores will be able to sell full-strength beer instead of the 3.2 beer that is currently on shelves.
CHARLESTON — Members of the West Virginia Senate are discussing a bill that would require bar owners to report violent crimes or other life-threatening events that happen on their property to law enforcement, EMS and the state Alcohol Beverage Control Administration.
The Senate Judiciary Committee discussed the proposed legislation, Senate Bill 110, on Tuesday.
Australia has complained at the World Trade Organization about the rules applied to the sale of wine by Canada and various Canadian provinces, a WTO filing showed on Tuesday.
The Government needs to hike the excise tax on alcohol as soon as possible to pre-empt the signing of free trade deals, the New Zealand Medical Journal says.
Prof Jennie Connor - who has long campaigned to highlight the harmful effects of alcohol - said in an editorial drinking was price sensitive and the Government could reduce problem drinking by raising taxes.
The state of the local wine industry continues to be strong with promises of good times for grape growers and stable winegrape prices heading into another year. But, as with all farming endeavors, industry experts last week inserted cautionary remarks in their presentations at the Sonoma County Winegrowers 27th annual Dollars and Sense seminar and tradeshow.
After one of the most destructive hurricane seasons ever, Caribbean rum producers may have to prepare for worse to come. The Spirits Business speaks to some of the biggest rum players in the region.
UNITED KINGDOM - KFC are kings of the promotional gimmick.
It often feels like they’re in constant competition with Domino’s for who can come up with the most ‘you what, son?’ publicity stunt.
Facing increased competition from more than 6,000 U.S. craft breweries, Green Flash Brewing today announced plans to pull distribution from 33 states in a move that will also include a 15 percent reduction of its workforce.