South Africa imposes another ban on alcohol sales
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the country’s fourth ban on alcohol sales since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
South Africa urged to end "devastating" alcohol prohibition
The South African government has been urged to scrap its alcohol prohibition in order to avoid “devastating consequences” at home and abroad.
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has reinstated the country’s ban on alcohol sales in a bid to free up beds for Covid-19 patients.
Thailand urged to end alcohol sales ban
Thailand’s beer, wine and spirits industry has implored the government to lift a ban on alcohol sales during the national state of emergency.
France: Absinthe ban lifted
The absinthe ban in France has been lifted, according to absinthe brand La Fée.
Prosecco ban progress in Australia
Italy/Australia: The Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Consorzio has welcomed a ban on Australian producers using the term prosecco, under new EU laws. The Consorzio has pledged to continue fighting to get the ban implemented in other countries that continue to make prosecco, like Brazil.
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Talking the challenges of cocktail weeks
Having recently returned from the US visiting both Oakland and Arizona Cocktail Weeks I was amazed by the differences in approach. In Oakland there was a much bigger trade focus and it felt more relaxed, whereas in Arizona it was one massive party for consumers.
