The Dutch beer giant likes to blow its own trumpet about the economic and social benefits it brings to Africa – but revelations of sexual harassment and low pay show a different picture. The Guardian, Feb. 12, 2019; by Olivier van Beemen The first time Heineken amazed me was in Tunisia, in early 2011, when … Read More →
EUCAM Comment on the conclusions of the British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) on new data about the exposure of children and young people to alcohol advertising. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which, among other things, monitors alcohol advertising in the United Kingdom, recently announced with that children in the UK aged between 4 and 15 … Read More →
31-01-2019 Alex Plonsky The WHO European Region struggles with one of the highest levels of alcohol-related deaths in the world. To discuss effective and evidence-based ways to reverse this trend, Member States met in Stockholm, Sweden, at the first regional consultation focused on the implementation of the European action plan to reduce the harmful … Read More →
Frank Murray: It is shocking that children see more alcohol adverts than adults The Irish Times Mon, Jul 17, 2017, 05:58 Frank Murray 3 France has achieved a 25 per cent decline in alcohol consumption since introducing advertising restrictions via the “Loi Evin”. Photograph: Fran Veale A new opinion poll, commissioned by Alcohol … Read More →
On January 22, 2019, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers.) By Elizabeth Henehan, MPH The MBTA … Read More →
Content analysis finds CSR effectiveness is illusory Alcohol industry corporate social responsibility (CSR) schemes strengthen their own commercial interests while failing to meaningfully reduce harmful alcohol use, according to a new report released today. Published in the BMJ Open, the study of industry CSR actions across six global regions found that almost all of them … Read More →
University of Cape Town News 30 January 2019 | Story Leslie London, Neo Morojele, Hanna Amanuel. Public health research suggests that concerns about alcohol advertising and accessibility warrant strong regulatory action. Photo Daniel Crowley, Flickr Alcohol is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. It’s also a key risk factor for preventable illness and … Read More →
Fortune.com By Grace Donnelly, January 25, 2019 A few minutes before seven on a cold Monday night in January, a line forms up the stairs leading to the basement of a bar in Manhattan’s East Village. Inside, the lights are dimmed, bartenders shuffle behind the bar, prepping ingredients for the drink menu, which includes craft … Read More →
Beyond Dry January, booze brands aim to appeal to younger generations that are drinking less By E.J. Schultz. Published on January 22, 2019. Lindsay Flegge normally goes out for drinks four times a week. “Margaritas are my favorite,” says the 30-year-old suburban Indianapolis resident. But she hasn’t had the tequila cocktail, or a drop of … Read More →
Newsmax By Solange Reyner | Thursday, 17 January 2019 Alcohol distributors are looking for more creative ways to make money as Americans are drinking less alcohol, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Some have dipped into the marijuana beverage game while others are producing energy drinks, kombucha, teas, coffee, and other … Read More →