As more consumers turn to the convenience of e-commerce to deliver alcohol during the coronavirus outbreak, the recent surge could be indicative of a broader shift that could buoy the largely untapped segment for beer, spirits and wine long after the virus has dissipated.
DULUTH,MN -- A bill being discussed at the Minnesota State Capitol would allow breweries to sell four and six packs out of their taprooms.
U.S. industry groups, confronted with the economic damage wrought by the pandemic, have started asking lawmakers for more targeted tax relief.
BRUSSELS — When Lionel Platteuw started planning how he would cope under Belgium's coronavirus lockdown, there was one item he wanted to make sure he had enough of - alcohol.
The coronavirus pandemic is loosening up liquor laws in states across the country, and some restaurant and bar owners hope that rules become permanent.
"We believe we're seeing a significant increase in alcohol-related problems," explained Sammy Saab, MD. In a poll of 1004 Americans conducted on March 18 and 19, 8% of respondents reported that they are consuming more alcohol or other drugs and substances during this period of social isolation.
An innovative statewide alcohol-monitoring program that requires drunk drivers to be tested frequently for alcohol use significantly lowers the likelihood that participants will be rearrested or have probation revoked, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
This year’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations will look wildly different from previous years, which were often marked by public gatherings at parks and local watering holes. But COVID-19 doesn’t mean people can’t celebrate the holiday at home (or over Zoom).
Pacific Islander young adults in the United States have an extremely high level of hazardous drinking and potential alcohol-use disorders, a study led by a health disparities researcher at the University of California, Riverside, has found.
Remember when gift cards were going to save America’s bar and restaurant industry? The solution was first touted by major news outlets during the third week of March, after state governments mandated that bars and restaurants close their on-premise operations.