The holidays are upon us, and that probably means you’re drinking more beer. Hey, I’m not judging. But you may have heard a few rumors about your favorite alcoholic beverage that you’d like dispelled. Here are some of the most popular myths about beer, none of which are true:
In honor of the world’s largest beer festival (Oktoberfest - taking place now in a Munich near you!), here is a list of the top 20 beer-drinking countries in the world:
20. Portugal – Saude! | Tchim-tchim!
19. Canada – Cheers!
18. Poland - Na zdrowie!
17. Hungary – Egeszsegedre!
16. New Zealand – Kia Ora! | Cheers!
15. Netherlands – Gezondheid! | Prost!
14. Croatia – Zivjeli!
13. US – Cheers! | Bottoms up!
12. Spain – Salud! | Amor y!
11. Slovakia – Na zdravie!
10. Luxembourg - Prost! / A votre sante!
9. Finland – Kippis!
8. Denmark – Skaal! | Skal!
7. Belgium - Op uw gezondheid! | A votre sante!
6. UK – Cheers! / Cheerio!
5. Austria – Prosit! | Zum wohl!
4. Australia – Cheers! | Cheerio!
3. Germany - Prost!
2. Ireland – Slainte!
1. Czech Republic - Na zdravi!
CHICAGO, May 15 /PRNewswire/ — For Americans, snacking is a way of life, so it’s no surprise that the vast majority of U.S. adults (98 percent) can’t resist the urge to nosh, according to a recent survey(1) commissioned by Quaker Rice Snacks. But how far will they go for their favorite mid-afternoon munchies or after-work crunch time?
Apparently, people will go to great lengths, with 52 percent of U.S. adults reporting that they have made a special trip for a snack and 23 percent having gone so far as to have eaten a snack off the floor! The survey also reveals that one of the most important snack characteristics is satisfaction. Eighty-one percent of U.S. adults who snack rated a snack leaving them satisfied as a very important or important characteristic of a snack. However, more than one-quarter of adults who “scream for ice cream” (28 percent) say it leaves them feeling guilty afterwards and the same is true for adults who eat chocolate chip cookies (29 percent).
Snackers rejoice! To answer the tummy grumble when the craving hits, New Quaker Mini Delights, mini multigrain rice cakes drizzled in indulgent flavors, feature the perfect combination of great-taste, portion-control and convenience for pure snacking satisfaction — all delivered with the goodness of Quaker.
“We know consumers love to snack and that calorie-conscious women are looking for small steps to keep them on track throughout the day,” said Merilee McDougal, Senior Marketing Manager for Quaker Rice Snacks. “New Quaker Mini Delights come in tasty flavors and easy portion-controlled packs to help bridge the gap between meals.”
Scrumptiously crunchy, Quaker Mini Delights are available in three delicious flavors: Chocolatey Drizzle, Cinnamon Streusel and Buttered Popcorn — perfect for the savory or sweet tooth, which should please the majority of snackers for whom indulgent flavors are a very important or important characteristic of a snack (61 percent).
“As a fitness coach and mom-on-the go, I know the importance of finding snack options that help to stave off cravings and prevent you from feeling deprived,” said Kelli Calabrese, personal trainer and fitness expert. “Quaker Mini Delights are a delicious, satisfying snack option — and the 90 calorie, single-serving packs make it easier to help you stay on track.”
With 90 calories per pack, Quaker Mini Delights provide calorie-conscious consumers with a convenient and controlled way to give into their snack-time cravings without any guilt. Currently available nationwide at grocery stores and mass merchandisers, Quaker Mini Delights are offered at a suggested retail price of $2.99 (one carton/six pouches).
For smart snacking tips and recipes, log onto www.QuakerRiceSnacks.com. Quaker Mini Delights add to the list of other great-tasting Quaker Rice Snacks, including Quaker Quakes Rice Snacks and Quaker Multigrain Cakes and Minis.
The global downward trend of beer sales continues, while spirits and wine picks up… even in Ireland, on St. Patty’s day!
How about a glass of wine to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in Dublin?
That might not sit well on the stomach of many residents of Ireland’s capital this Saturday as they mark the year’s biggest party with copious quantities of Guinness, the rich, dark beer with a creamy head that is the national drink.
But the cliche of the Irish pub filled with Guinness drinkers is giving way to a different picture as new wealth, new opportunities and immigration transform tastes and drinking habits in one of Europe’s fastest growing economies.
Alongside the decline of Guinness is an increasing appetite for wine, spirits, cider and imported beer.
“You’ll still sell Guinness, but you’ll sell the likes of wheat beers, beers from the Czech Republic, beers from Poland,” said Eddy Martin, who runs the Bailey Bar.
“Beer sales are declining while the amount of wine is phenomenal. Before, people would say they wanted a white wine, now they’ll say they want a Chardonnay,” he said at the bar in the heart of Dublin’s smartest shopping district.
Latest figures from global drinks giant Diageo, which owns Guinness, show local sales for the brand down about 7 percent in the six months to the end of December 2006 from a year before. Wine now accounts for over a fifth of alcohol drunk in Ireland.
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