An alcohol-free beer boost for Heineken and Carlsberg in 2019
Boosting on-trade visibility of alcohol-free beer proves a winning strategy
Interview
Analysis
As the Craft Beer Market Matures, Brewers Look Outside Traditional Beer to Maintain Share
Craft beer volumes continue to grow at the total category level (+2.1% FY18), though increases have slowed in recent years (+8.5% FY17, +6.8% FY16, +9.1% FY15) according to the latest figures from IWSR.
Analysis
Eco-Packaging Trends Across Spirits, Wine and Beer
As the general public becomes increasingly aware of single-use plastics and their environmental impact, drinks producers are eager to be seen to be doing their part.
Analysis
Global Spirits 2019 Trends to Watch: Part 2
Tariffs impact American whiskey; developing markets offer growth opportunities; Brexit looms
Analysis
Global Spirits 2019 Trends to Watch: Part 1
The appetite for premiumisation remains strong, but the bubble may be bursting on UK gin; a word of caution for tequila
Analysis
Radius Trend: Mexican-Style Beer
Brewers in the US are increasingly taking inspiration from their neighbours south of the border, creating Mexican-style lagers as well as drawing on the country’s traditional flavours and ingredients to make new beers.
News
Raising a glass to the world’s favourite sparkling wine on National Prosecco Day
Recent developments in Italy drive renewed interest in Prosecco's future
Interview
Spirit of Innovation Boosts Diageo
IWSR interviews Diageo’s Global Head of Innovation, Michael Ward
Analysis
Radius Trend: Watermelon
Associated with light, summer refreshment, watermelon is a trending flavour for summer launches.
News
Rum reinvents itself as a premium and fashionable spirit in the UK and France
The UK and France have exposed the potential of rum to finally be the ‘next big thing’
Preview
Consumer Lifestyle Choices Continue to Drive Innovation in Global Beverage Alcohol
IWSR press release preview
Analysis
The volatility of the Indian whisky market
IWSR data showed double-digit growth for Indian whisky last year, and this market continues to expand despite considerable roadblocks
Preview
Gin and Japanese whisky post double digit percent growth in global travel retail
IWSR press release preview
Analysis
Global Still Wine Trends to Watch
A look at leading varietals, colours and regions as well as the growing organic wine segment.
Analysis
How tequila is challenging its party drink reputation
Industry leaders are setting their sights on tequila as the new spirit to undergo ‘premiumisation’
Category
Market
- Beer
- Brandy
- Cider
- Gin
- Irish Whiskey
- Low-/No-Alcohol
- Mixed Drinks
- RTDs
- Rum
- Scotch
- Spirits
- Tequila
- US Whiskey
- Vodka
- Whisky
- Wine
