25 Mar SA’S Liquor industry comes back fighting!
SA's R144-billion liquor industry quenches consumers' thirst for change....
07 Mar Youth drinking is declining
Myths about this trend, busted....
20 Feb 2024 trends shaping the global wine industry
Respected beverage alcohol analysts, IWSR, assesses the performance and outlook for the global wine market...
05 Feb Trends shaping the future of the global wine industry in 2024
As we step into the dynamic landscape of the wine industry in 2024, various challenges and opportunities unfold, reshaping the way producers, winemakers, and consumers interact with this beloved beverage.... Insights from Rico Basson, CEO of South Africa Wine.
15 Jan Looking at drinks trends 2023
From mushroom-based non-alcoholic spirits to cannabis-infused ice, 2023's drinking trends reflected a dynamic shift in the beverage industry, with innovation, health consciousness, and sustainability at the forefront.
14 Dec Peach Fuzz is Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2024
The gentle, pinkish-orange hue was chosen to reflect a collective desire for respite...
01 Nov Trends shaping the maturing RTD category
RTD category will hit US$40bn by 2027, driven by growth in cocktails/long drinks and premium products....
15 Oct New Mintel report: 2024 global food and drink trends
Understand what’s new and next in global consumer behaviour and the impact on food and drink marketing and innovation.... [what a great, beautifully presented report! Ed]
15 Oct How is Gen Z approaching beverage alcohol?
IWSR data shows that a significant proportion of LDA Gen Z consumers are now avoiding alcohol altogether, although there are wide variations between countries...
27 Sep Luxury alcohol investment on the rise across the globe
There is a widespread perception that in times of economic hardship or general turbulence, sales of luxury goods will be among the first to decline. Not so with top-end alcoholic beverages....
05 Sep Takeouts on today’s drink trends
thefoodpeople is a vast UK-based resource on international drink and food trends and innovation, with a lot of it free. Here are some snippets from it's latest drinks category report...
15 Aug US: Climbing on the cold coffee-wagon
At 131 years old, Maxwell House is no spring chicken, and most of its loyal drinkers aren’t either. But Kraft Heinz is looking to revive the coffee brand by appealing to younger consumers with its new iced latte with foam, its first product launch in nearly a decade.
13 Aug It’s iced coffee season all year now
Cold drinks are hotter than ever - interesting trend reshaping coffee in the US....
16 Jul UK: How ‘drinkflation’ affects the price of a pint
With the cost of living crisis has seen particularly hard on food and drink prices in the past 18 months, some producers have responded by reducing the size of their products, while keeping prices the same – known as “shrinkflation”. Enter. too, now drinkflation....
28 Jun Rapid rehydration is reshaping the functional drink category
The “rapid rehydration” segment is becoming a crowded category in the US....
27 Jun Carbonated soft drinks trends in SA: Insight Surveys
Both globally and locally, the Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) market is witnessing a shift in consumer preferences from traditional high sugar, caffeinated soft drinks to healthier variations, driven by ongoing health concerns.
26 Jun SA soft drink trends: Euromonitor International
According to Euromonitor International's latest research, South Africa's soft drinks industry experienced stronger sales growth in 2022 compared to previous years. Off-trade sales reached 6.7 billion litres, marking a significant 5.2% increase from 2021.
29 May SA’s premium juice sector squeezes out R7.9bn in annual sales despite consumer cutbacks
The South African 100% pure juice market grew by 9.5% in the 12 months to the end of March 2023 and is now worth R7.9-billion in annual sales, according to new data analysis by NIQ.
11 May Eight drivers of change shaping global beverage alcohol in 2023
The trends that have previously shaped the global beverage alcohol marketplace will be transformed over the next five years as the world emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, and into a period of growing economic instability.
24 Apr The growing appearance of hop water
Hop water is on the move, well, hopping! This carbonated non-alcoholic water flavoured with infused hops is gaining popularity as a healthier alternative to traditional beer.