AMs will debate the proposal which has been suggested as a way of tackling harmful drinking. Health Secretary Vaughan Gething said evidence from other countries showed a link between price and consumption.
Spirits are running high in the EU alcohol debate as the European alcoholic beverages sectors have come up with a self-regulatory, voluntary proposal on the list of ingredients and nutrition information and have submitted this draft to the European Commission for consideration.
Nairobi revelers have reason to worry at the quality of alcohol being sold in the capital. Details have emerged how racketeers have managed to establish parallel distribution networks in Nairobi for the sale of counterfeit brands in pubs and shops.
A huge new liquor distribution facility is coming to Delta. The province’s Liquor Distribution Branch has been operating through its Vancouver distribution centre on Rupert Street since 1964, but will be on the move to a new space, which will be called the Delta Distribution Centre, at 7003 72nd Street.
ABUJA, March 11 (Reuters) - Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an increase in excise duties on tobacco and alcoholic beverages, the finance ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
Health Canada warns against mixing caffeinated energy drinks with alcohol, but some pre-mixed alcoholic drinks containing caffeine are still sold in Canadian stores.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council will likely take the first step towards inclusion of alcohol in the GST during its meeting on Saturday.
Finance Minister Joe Ceci announced the policy change in a tweet Thursday morning after Lisa Maric, owner of Distilled Beauty Bar and Social House in Marda Loop, found out last month that the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission had altered her licence so that clients could no longer a enjoy a drink while getting treatments.
The country’s winemakers are being affected by the effect of the natural disaster hitting South Africa. Wine production, which in the past years has grown steadily and conquered new markets around the world, is down by 20 percent.
Ireland's alcohol bill could be found to be in breach of EU law. The proposed laws - which have been approved by the government - suggest minimum pricing, health labeling and stricter regulation on advertising and sponsorship of drink.