Once but a sliver of the global beverage alcohol market, no-low alcohol beer/cider, wine, spirits, and ready-to-drink (RTD) products grew by more than +6% in volume in 10 key global focus markets in 2021, and now command a 3.5% volume share of the industry.
Startups around the world are making beverages that promise to make you feel tipsy using the magic of plant extracts, not alcohol.
Specialist research firm, IWSR, analyses the key drivers that will shape the global alcohol beverage landscape in 2022.
The Covid pandemic has reshaped alcohol industry trends in South Africa; in consumer purchase behaviours, rituals and attitudes. Natasha Maharaj, marketing director for Distell, shares her insights.
BrandMapp, a massive annual survey of more than 33 000 South Africans living in households with a R10 000+ monthly household income has drilled down into our recent opinions and habits during the alcohol-stressed pandemic times.
Whole Foods Market global buyers and experts have unveiled their top 10 anticipated food trends for 2022 in the retailer’s seventh-annual Trends predictions.
Howard Telford, Head of Soft Drinks Research, Euromonitor International, takes a look at the effects of a pandemic year on the industry.
New figures from Euromonitor International show that "other milk alternatives" is the fastest growing category in the dairy products and alternatives industry.
On 3 August 2021, PepsiCo announced the sale of its Tropicana and Naked fruit juice businesses - a giant change that's explored further here by Euromonitor.
The fast-growing market for hard seltzer is losing its fizz, tapering off as competition intensifies.
Hybrid flavour innovation is increasingly being used to deliver new sensory experiences for progressively adventurous consumers, offering food and beverages that can broaden the dimensions of indulgence.
Nootropics is a term derived from ancient Greek which describes substances or supplements which improve cognitive function, such as caffeine or L-Theanine. Some insights from Mintel....
Changing market forces have prompted some whisky producers to question the way in which whiskies are made, packaged and marketed.
Kerry has released The Right Taste for Healthier Beverages, an informative white paper that examines the rising demand around the world for healthier and tastier beverages.
The coffee industry can never rest on its gilded laurels - these days savvy players keep rocking the game with a steady stream of new flavours or preparation techniques.
Mintel has outlined three key trends for the global food, drink, and foodservice industries, including analysis, insights, and recommendations centred around the ‘now’ (next 12 months), the ‘next’ (18 months+), and the ‘future’ (five+ years) of consumer behaviour.
Some drink trends will continue into 2021 because of the pandemic and others will continue to grow in spite of it. Here are predictions from Forbes, with an American slant...
After being hit hard by Covid-19, global consumption of still and sparkling wine is expected to bounce back in 2021. IWSR analyses which trends will be driving the market.
From beverages to bars, more companies are adding the deep purple berry to a variety of products for its hue, flavour and health appeal.
Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, has declared ginger and yuzu as the two Flavours of the Year for 2021. Here's why....