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The at-home occasion reignites wine’s appeal

Driven by Covid-19 lockdowns and closure of the on-premise, the rise of the at-home occasion has helped consumers reconnect with wine

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New ready-to-drink products promote “pure ingredients” as category evolves

As the RTD market (which includes FABs, hard seltzers, premix cocktails and long drinks) continues to grow, brand owners are changing the way they position their brands

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Opportunities for beer in 2021 & beyond

IWSR analyses the outlook for the global beer category

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5 key trends that will shape the global beverage alcohol market in 2021

IWSR evaluates the trends and market forces driving the global beverage alcohol industry

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Should no/low-alcohol brands target the Middle East?

Unlike brewers, spirits and wine companies have never enjoyed much footprint in Middle Eastern markets, but could their new no/low-alcohol products see success in the region instead?

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Global wine trends to watch in 2021

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.

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How has Covid-19 changed consumer behaviour in South Africa and Nigeria?

While consumption has fallen, self-reported consumer spend remains steady. IWSR analyses the market forces at play.

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Are people really drinking more during the pandemic?

IWSR looks to answer this question with the publication of an in-depth assessment of beverage alcohol consumption and consumer behaviour in 2020

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Beverage alcohol ecommerce value grows by 42% in 2020, to reach US$24 billion

US forecast to overtake China to become world’s largest beverage alcohol ecommerce market by end of 2021

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Beverage alcohol in 2020 performs better than expected

New IWSR forecasts show greater resilience than initially projected, with positive news on impending vaccine potentially pushing beverage alcohol recovery even further

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Brand owners pivot innovation strategies during the pandemic

Innovation is sustaining brands during Covid-19, but producers are having to radically rethink where and how these products are sold

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How do local, niche categories find global success?

Heritage and provenance play a vital role in the development of beverage categories, but they offer no guarantee of achieving global success without the support and investment of multinational drinks companies.

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The Middle East – an untapped market for beverage alcohol innovators?

The Middle East has potential to become a critical driver for the low- and no-alcohol movement

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Beer demand escalates online: key considerations for brewers refining their online strategy

In markets around the world, one of the legacies of Covid-19 will be a consumer now proficient in buying beverage alcohol online

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Countries focus on safely reinvigorating global beverage alcohol sector

Key highlights from IWSR's latest Covid-19 Market Impact Snapshot report

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