The Vision for Alternative Development (VALD), a non-governmental organization, has lauded the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) for placing a temporarily ban on Adonko Bitters, an alcoholic beverage. The FDA had placed a ban on Adonko Bitters after patrons of the product, due to excessive intake during a sponsored event, passed out at an “Easter … Read more
Home brewed alcohol, popularly known as Akpeteshie, is the most patronised drink among the alcoholic beverages in the country, Weekend Today can confirm. The drink, which is produced in Ghana by distilling palm wine or sugar cane juice, is enjoyed by many Ghanaians including the rich and the poor, young and old. However, Weekend Today’s investigations revealed that no … Read more
Farmers in Yilo Krobo district of the Eastern region are diversifying into brewing local gin known as ‘Akpeteshie’ to economically cushion them as the dry season begins to have a toll on agricultural activities. According to the farmers, due to lack of irrigation facilities and financial supports, farming comes to a halt during the dry … Read more
Operators of drinking spots and pubs in Koforidua are gearing up for high consumption of both alcohol and none alcoholic beverages this festive season. Popular drinking spots such as Daddy’s Bar, Big T, Mafio, 3 chambers and Benbow have increased stock of varieties of alcoholic beverages to meet the high demands. The operators are expecting … Read more
Vladimir Putin is cracking down on moonshine. The Russian president wants his government to get tough on illegal alcohol sales amid a poisoning crisis in Siberia. Dozens of people died in the Irkutsk region after drinking an herbal bath remedy containing poisonous methanol as substitute for regular drinking alcohol. The region has declared an emergency … Read more
Some of the sachets are locally made in Abijan, others are exported Ivory Coast’s government has banned the production, importation and sale of alcohol in sachets on health grounds. The small plastic bags, containing rum, vodka or other spirits, are popular with those on a budget – costing between $0.35 (£0.28) and $1.65. The ban … Read more
Ivory Coast’s government has banned the production, importation and sale of alcohol in sachets on health grounds. The small plastic bags, containing rum, vodka or other spirits, are popular with those on a budget – costing between $0.35 (£0.28) and $1.65. The ban was aimed at minimising the impact of alcohol on young people, especially … Read more
Kasapa Fm’s Journalist, Akwasi Nsiah has bemoaned the ban on Ghanaian celebrities from advertising alcoholic beverages by Food and Drugs Authority, claiming it was unwarranted. Speaking to Kojo Preko Dankwa on Kasapa Entertainment on Kasapa 102.5FM, Nsiah explained that the Food and Drugs Authority should revise the laws and not to wholly ban the stars … Read more