The UK brewing industry is continuing to experience closures across the country, new figures from the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) show.
South Africa is at a critical point in the evolution of its alcohol sector, which fought to survive during a globally unprecedented series of Covid-19 induced alcohol bans. Within this revitalised trading environment, deep data and skillful analysis of this sector have never been as important.
Shops selling vapes must be licensed like alcohol outlets to stem the epidemic of child nicotine addiction, MPs will demand this week. It comes as research shows that more than three quarters of the public support toughening the law so the devices can't be sold at toy shops, sweet stores and other places aimed at youngsters.
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - A draft proposal to increase special consumption tax on alcoholic beverages may hurt the Vietnamese beverage industry's ability to compete on their home turf, putting the entire supply chain at risk, said industry insiders.
New Brunswick — NB Liquor, or ANBL, heard the public outcry when a price hike on most products was announced, and the Crown corporation has come up with a unique solution to keep taxes at a reasonable level.
An app that keeps track of how much a person is drinking could help reduce their alcohol intake by around two units a week – equivalent to a medium glass of wine, scientists say.
Restaurants will be allowed to serve liquor by the glass starting next month in a significant shift in alcohol sales regulations.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance pre-announced legislation regarding revisions to the enforcement decree of liquor licenses on Wednesday. The revision focuses on expanding the scope of exceptions to the cancellation of liquor licenses.
Sales of alcoholic beverages declined by 2.4% in volume in Norway to 392 million litres in 2023 compared to the preceding year.
The decline was seen for spirits, wine and beer segments, according to the latest data from Statistics Norway.
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) along with over 100 UK wine and spirit producers, retailers and hospitality businesses have called on the government to cut duty in a 'last-ditch plea' ahead of the Budget announcement on 6 March.
Bar owners who are misled into selling alcohol to minors with fake IDs may soon have a way to prove their innocence using surveillance camera footage under a proposed rule change.