News from the Bar and Restaurant Industry

Breaking news:  ALCOHOL

Culinary Cocktails are a hot new trend, but are old school bartenders ready for the hot new safe food handling regulations.Should Bartenders be included in Food-Safety Classes

Bar and Restaurant owners "Government, That's the single greatest threat we have"
Constant Legislation affecting the bottom line

Yet another tax for bars and restaurants? What effects will the "sugar tax" have on already struggling establishments.  Mixers and Simple Syrups included in the soft drink tax

Did the members of MADD just offer us a Margarita? Mojitos, Margaritas, Pina Coladas, Beer, and Red Wine are included in the new " MADD Virgin Drinks" beverage line.
Yes its true they have developed a product that has non-alcoholic, mad, and virgin in its title.

Tennessee and Arizona legalize guns in restaurants with a concealed gun permit.In both states the catch is if you are carrying a concealed weapon it is illegal for you to drink. There are just 14 states that issue permits allowing customers to carry firearms in restaurants that serve alcohol
 (updates on this story found at gunsandalcoholdontmix.org)

Is Gin taking the lead as the new Vodka? Gin's popularity in the world of spirits has exploded overnight but studies show this explosion is driven by Bartenders not Consumers            Bartenders have switched consumers to Gin

 Breaking news: Food   

Ban imposed by Congress on importing chicken processed in China is in effect.Some Food Industry Giants are asking government to reconsider.


Buffalo Flavor is finding its way onto menus in all segments and in all operation types. Is bold and spicy the new American comfort food?


House Approves new food safety laws. The new law requires more frequent inspections and gives the government more recall authority.


Toll House Cookie Dough believed to be contaminated with e-coli. Nestle is recalling 300,000 cases of the pre-made dough after reports that 66 people have become sick in 28 states

 

Breaking News: Tobacco / Smoking

George Weissman, Leader at Philip Morris and Lincoln Center in NY, dies at age 90. When Phillip Morris acquired Miller Brewing in 1969 Mr Weissman was credited as coming up with the new Miller Lite brand. George Weissman,who was quoted as saying " Forty cigarettes a day, one or two beers and I also drink some wine" died as result of a fall.

Counterfeit Cigar ring is uncovered in Alabama that could be responsible for more than 3 million fake cigars a year in the U.S. The fake cigars were imported from China and India, repackaged with name brand labels , and distributed. The investigation was started by a consumer complaint to tobacco giant Swisher International about product quality.

Ecigarettesnational.com is defending its products by saying claims by FDA and other health organizations were intentionally misleading. The FDA  put out a news release last week concerning two brands made by manufacturers currently suing the FDA.

Even with rising tobacco taxes many have found that products to quit smoking are much more expensive. The cost to quit smoking may take your breath away.

Marietta, Georgia is considering the banning of smoking in all city parks. Earlier this month smoking was banned in Marietta Square's Glover Park. The Legislative Committee will consider expanding the ban to all 21 city parks.

U.S. tobacco companies are expected to address the higher tobacco tax's impact on second quarter earnings. The market should show an impact of the new federal taxes which went into effect in April.

The Pentagon assured troops that it won't ban tobacco products in war zones. Use of tobacco products is on a decline in the U.S., however smoking in the military is at an all time high. Stress is high in the military and a smoking ban will not benefit soldiers
 





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