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The ‘inverse-V’ shape of Covid-19

In some markets, Covid-19 prompted an unexpected shift in select spirits & wine categories, either reversing long-term declines or boosting growth paths.

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Should alcohol be treated like tobacco by lobbyists and lawmakers?

IWSR looks at how the two sectors vary, and why more draconian policies for alcohol could be counterintuitive

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Do consumers prefer no-alcohol over low-alcohol products?

IWSR assesses the performance of the no- and low-alcohol segments, and the different consumer drivers at play.

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Covid-19 prompts short- and long-term shifts in global travel retail

Alcohol brands in travel retail are facing a number of fundamental short- and long-term shifts as a result of the impact of Covid-19 on the channel

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Health and sustainability cues boost the organic wine movement

A heightened emphasis on ingredients, authenticity, self-care and the environment are increasingly shaping consumer purchasing behaviours

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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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