PODCAST | Illicit alcohol grows to R25bn in SA, Drinks Federation of SA reports

In SA, “illicit alcohol” broadly refers to any alcoholic beverage that is produced, distributed or sold outside the legal and regulated framework, says Ramesar. This means it bypasses government oversight, quality control, and, critically, taxation.  …

Alcohol Use Problems – Part Two

Alcohol And Cannabis Consumer Behavior Evolving

In bars across the country, a subtle shift is underway: younger patrons, especially Gen Z and Zillennials, are increasingly saying no thanks to opening a tab. It’s not about being antisocial—it’s about financial control, digital habits, and a shifting …

Asia Pacific alcohol volumes drop – IWSR 

The latest insight from the IWSR has found that alcohol volumes in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region dropped by 2% in 2024.  There were also value declines across all categories except RTDs. Beer fell in value by 3%, spirits by 3% and wine by 4%.  Looking at …

Can you return open alcohol to the LCBO? Here’s what Ontario shoppers should know

Ontario residents looking for domestic alternatives to their favourite American alcohol products can explore a wider variety of Canadian options since the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) pulled U.S. alcohol from shelves in response to tariffs on …

Pune Truck Accident: Driver, Owner in Custody; Alcohol Test Pending

A Pune court has ordered the police custody of a truck driver and the vehicle’s owner until June 14 in connection with a tragic road accident at Gangadham Chowk in the Market Yard area. The collision, which occurred around 11:15 AM on Wednesday, involved a …

Boozy Scots yobs could be hit with alcohol tags to monitor sweat to stop drinking

BOOZED-UP criminals in Scotland should be fitted with alcohol alarms, the Tories said. The sobriety tags would ban offenders from drinking if given a community sentence or let out of jail early. 1 Special devices monitor sweat and trigger an alarm if they …

IWSR report: APAC opportunities for beverage alcohol

Beverage alcohol brand owners will need to display agility and adaptability in order to unlock growth in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region in the years ahead, as shifting dynamics bring fresh opportunities across India and Southeast Asia in particular. In a …

'We are in an alcohol emergency': Meet the Glasgow group tackling drink crisis

“I used to feel sorry for the men still sitting there at the end of night, drinking,” she recalls. “They’d finish work at Babcock’s in Renfrew on a Friday, pick up their pay cheque, and come straight to the pub to spend it all.” Anne, who is a senior …

Majority back larger alcohol ban area in Gisborne

The public consultation ran through April, with 39 submissions received, including one verbal submission from Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti Medical Officer of Health Dr Douglas Lush and compliance officer Cheanne Johnson. During hearings on the alcohol control …