Tokyo, Aug. 19 (Jiji Press)--Major Japanese breweries are rushing to develop rain- and heat-resistant varieties and novel cultivation techniques for barley and hops, the main ingredients of beer.
The study examined data from New Zealand hospitalization records as well as survey data to estimate number of years of healthy life lost due to either living with disability or premature deaths.
Global convenience store chain 7-Eleven will launch alcoholic products in its stores across Ontario, Canada from 5 September 2024.
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) was hit by strike action last month. While the action has been resolved, the future of the government enterprise could be in doubt.
The Ministry of Interior has confirmed that it has allowed 13 manufacturers and distillers of second-generation alcohol to resume operations in the country.
On March 6, 2024, the government announced a 25-point enforcement programme for the suppression of the manufacture, sale, distribution, and consumption of illicit alcohol, narcotic drugs, and psychotropic substances.
For the first time in history, employees of the LCBO are out on strike in protest of the Ontario government's decision to expand the sale of alcohol in convenience and grocery stores.
Japan's wine import market experienced a significant decline in the first quarter of 2024, marking a 10% reduction compared to the same period in 2023.
spiritsEUROPE has announced the launch of its annual impact report to summarise the scope and reach of its responsible drinking initiatives (RDIs) across Europe.
A concerning number of Australian women are drinking at dangerous levels despite knowing that it is likely to be causing them harm, warn Flinders University researchers.
Corner stores can now apply for a licence to sell alcohol as part of what the Ontario government has described as "the largest expansion of consumer choice and convenience since the end of prohibition."