UK's not-for-profit consumer group The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is calling for the renewal of a beer duty freeze as the government prepares to unveil its latest proposals for the economy. The group is calling for a beer duty freeze ...
Iraq's parliament has passed a bill for a complete ban on the sale, import and production of alcohol. The law entitles the state to fine Iraqi dinars 25m ($21,000) for anyone violating the alcohol ban. However, the parliament ...
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A new research has found that women are catching up with men on their alcohol consumption and its impact on their health. Research by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, said ...
A new survey has found that about half of the alcohol sold in Scotland does not match the forthcoming minimum pricing legislation. Analysts Nielsen have found that 69% of the spirits presently sold fall below the 50p per unit threshold ...
The Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) has approved KeVita-backed testing methodology for alcohol levels in kombucha. The Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID) method achieved a unanimous vote for ...
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ARC Group has formed a partnership with Ancient City Brewing on the first of which could become a new line of Dick's craft beers. The new beer, dubbed Victory Lane Amber Ale, would be available at all the Dick’s Wings & Grill ...
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A new study has found out that mixing caffeinated energy drinks with alcoholic beverages can adversely affect the adolescent brains just like cocaine. Conducted by the Purdue University, the research looked into the possible effects of ...
Hiro Sake, the handcrafted, premium sake from Japan, has unveiled a series of new developments. The company—which has grown in sales for each of its five years—has put the finishing touches on its most luxurious and high-end ...
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Plastic Technologies' Clasper blow molded bottle technology is now available to brand owners who plan to market a product in a package with two separate containers. The technology offers a packaging solution for boundary-pushing food, ...
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Schafer Container Systems offers KEG types adapted to specific customer needs to achieve a diversified brand image. For this, the German manufacturer of reusable container systems (KEGs) for beverages, as well as IBCs and special ...
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews has partnered with New Belgium Brewing to create a burger-inspired beer. Dubbed Grilled Pineapple Golden Ale, the new beer will mark its debut during the Great American Beer Festival in Denver from ...
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On the heels of the federal government’s consultation on plain packaging for tobacco products, JTI-Macdonald has launched an awareness campaign to highlight to Canadians and the government the perils of such a move. The online and ...
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The profitability of Chinese baijiu makers recovered last year, according to a report published by the World Alcoholic Beverage Alliance on Monday. The gross margin of baijiu, or "white liquor," producers' main business grew to 33.1 ...
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The European Commission (EC) has launched a public consultation on tax rules for alcoholic beverages. The consultation, which will run for three months, will evaluate whether some of the rules on excise duty on beer, wine and other ...
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Vetropack Group significantly enhanced its revenue in the first half of 2016. Vetropack Italia, a member of the Group since early August 2015, making a major contribution of over 10%. Net sales from goods and services amounted to CHF ...