This week, the team go in depth on the latest research into drinking habits and discuss the idea of crowdfunding through sites like GoFundMe.
FARE
FARE claims alcohol companies profit from heavy drinkers
The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) has claimed that a new report suggests alcohol companies are reliant on heavy drinkers for sales.
Brews News Week #356 – The Shirky Principle
This week, the team discuss the IBA’s recent announcement regarding Good Beer Week and BrewCon, ASX news and a new report from the U.S.
COVID drinking dispute continues
Alcohol Beverages Australia has accused the anti-alcohol lobby group FARE of sensationalising alcohol sales figures in the ongoing dispute over COVID-19 drinking habits.
FARE accuses ‘Big Alcohol’ of weakening global action plan
A report commissioned by FARE accuses ‘Big alcohol’ of deliberately trying to water down the World Health Organisation’s global alcohol action plan.
Support available for people concerned about drinking
The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) is encouraging anyone worried about their drinking to reach out for support.
Retail Drinks refutes anti-alcohol lobby delivery claims
Retail Drinks Australia has criticised a report published this week by FARE which argued that children are being put at risk from online sales and home delivery of alcohol.
Divided views on COVID-19 alcohol sales
The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education and Retail Drinks are at loggerheads over retail alcohol sales statistics during COVID-19 as FARE criticises the industry’s “predatory instincts”.
In-home drinking in spotlight after “misleading” FARE poll
FARE’s newly-published poll indicates Australians were drinking more at home before COVID, but Retail Drinks slams it as “misleading” over alcohol home delivery claims.
BA denounces pregnancy label mandatory colours
The Brewers Association of Australia wants mandatory labels and recommends “moving to them expeditiously” but has denounced mandatory colours as adding “unreasonable and unnecessary costs”.