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Growth opportunities for the low- and no-alcohol category

Outside of events like Sober for October and Dry January, is there potential for the low- and no-alcohol category to become mainstream?

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Consumer demand for carbon neutrality drives innovation across wine, beer and spirits

Concern for the environment has never been greater, and drinks producers are increasingly addressing their impact on the planet.

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Wine Consumption in US Declines for First Time in 25 Years [Infographic]

IWSR research shows volume increases for distilled spirits and ready-to-drink products in the US in 2019; beer continues to slip

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Carbonated Cocktails Drive Innovation in Classic Mixed Drinks and RTD's

With the RTD category booming, carbonation is adding zing and nuance to cocktails both on-premise and within the RTD space.

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Spirits Forecasted to Lead ‘Share of Servings’ by 2030 in the US

IWSR forecasts show that spirits are on trend to take over beer in percentage share of pure alcohol servings

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Radius Trend: Altitude-Adapted Drinks

How drinks manufacturers are enhancing the travel experience by experimenting with product innovation for air travel

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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.

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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.

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Smaller Emerging Markets Will Fuel Global Growth of Beer

IWSR forecasts the category to reach 1.9bn hectolitres by 2023, strengthened by craft and low/no alcohol beer

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Is Africa the next big beverage alcohol market?

Despite slowing down in 2018, beverage alcohol consumption in Africa is growing significantly

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Global beer market shows growth without China

The global beer outlook 2013-2017, what's the story when you discount China?

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Sustainability continues to influence the beverage alcohol market

Food waste: How will it affect the drinks industry?

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Radius 2019 Trend Predictions: IPA Evolution

The category is evolving again, with a number of new styles emerging that are moving firmly away from the long established race to be the most bitter, fruity, or hazy

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Win-win for Fuller’s and Asahi

A top-notch acquisition for Asahi comes out of the blue, though all involved may just be far into the black in the not-too-distant future in this financial power-play

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