Latest IWSR data shows that no-alcohol beer remains the most dynamic no/low segment in the UK, while growth in no-alcohol wine and spirits has slowed Market performance The total UK no/low market is expected to have more than doubled in 2024 versus 2023. Duty changes and beer-focused ABV realignments have delivered a one-off boost to…
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Three-fifths (60 percent) of Americans participating in Dry January believe low- and no-alcohol beer helps them achieve their moderation goals, a year-over-year increase of two percent according to a recent Morning Consult poll commissioned by the Beer Institute. “Beer has always been the beverage of moderation, and that’s even more clear as consumers find ways…
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The beer industry delivered a remarkable $878 billion to the global GDP in 2023, which represented 0.8% of the global GDP, according to the latest figures revealed by the World Brewing Alliance (WBA). The study, conducted by Oxford Economics, is the largest ever undertaken on the economic impact of the brewing industry, including figures from…
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The no- and low-alcohol drinks market is experiencing a transformative period of growth, driven by evolving consumer behaviours and the momentum of no-alcohol. Across 10 key markets, the combined no/low-alcohol market is expected to expand by +4% volume CAGR through 2028, with no-alcohol driving the majority of this growth, at +7% volume CAGR, while low-alcohol…
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Draft beer is outperforming packaged products for share, sales and distribution in US bars and restaurants, new research from CGA by NIQ and Draftline Technologies reveals. The exclusive Draft Beer Report provides a comprehensive guide to the latest trends and developments in the sector, which is now worth $21.8bn a year. There are currently around…
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FlavorSum, a North American flavor producer, shares trend-driven insights to inspire food and beverage innovation pathways in 2025. In the two-part blog series, the FlavorSum team of flavorists, application specialists, and market analysts collaborated to review cultural and flavor trends anticipated to affect product development. Part One: Cultural Trends Shaping Behavior and Innovation Reviewing current…
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Foodora, a leading food delivery service in CEE and the Nordics, reports an evolving trend in beer consumption, with alcohol-free beer gaining traction in key markets. In summer 2024, alcohol-free beer orders in Europe grew by 16.34%, outpacing traditional beer orders by 12.32%. Central Eastern Europe is more inclined to drink alcohol-free beers than the…
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All major categories except RTDs posted volume declines in January to July 2024 – but new monthly state-by-state IWSR analysis shows a more nuanced picture The US beverage alcohol market continued to shrink in the first seven months of 2024, with volumes declining more than expected, according to new US data from IWSR. IWSR’s newly…
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IWSR analysis highlights three key reasons Millennials are the age cohort boosting the no-alcohol segment in the US Millennials are the key drivers of no-alcohol growth in the US, consuming no-alcohol products with greater frequency than other age cohorts and displaying a keenness to explore the category through trial. Latest data from IWSR Bevtrac consumer…
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