Japan and Australia are the markets to watch for sparkling wine
Italy, Germany and the US lead the global sparkling wine category, as Japan and Australia emerge as key markets to watch
Analysis
Analysis
Diageo’s cautious outlook for 2020 reflects the geopolitical issues impacting the industry at large
The core issue affecting beverage alcohol suppliers recently has not so much been a difficult trading environment per se, but the sheer uncertainty geopolitical issues have created
Analysis
IWSR's top 5 global beverage trends for 2020
IWSR looks at the global trends likely to shape the spirits, beer and wine categories around the world
Analysis
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.
Analysis
The trends that defined 2019 for IWSR's analysts
IWSR analysts share the industry highlights that have left an impact on them, spanning from gin innovation and rosé preferences to new packaging trends and the craft spirits experience
Analysis
Hard seltzers, opportunity in Africa and tariff troubles
Highlights from the IWSR Forecasting the Future Seminar in London
Analysis
The categories succeeding in the ecommerce channel
IWSR explores the category leaders in the ecommerce channel, as well as the categories that have further opportunities for growth.
Interview
Zamora focuses its growth strategy on international expansion and product innovation
On behalf of the IWSR, Alexander Smith, Global Drinks Intel editor, looks at how Cartagena, Spain-based Zamora is raising its international profile
Analysis
The largest markets in Ecommerce: Key trends from China, France and the US
Ecommerce is a major growth channel for beverage alcohol and is forecast to be worth US$45.5bn by 2024, significantly outpacing the growth rate of total trade over the next five years.
Interview
A new vision for Vinexpo
Vinexpo's current CEO Rodolphe Lameyse talks to the IWSR about his vision for Vinexpo Paris and beyond
Analysis
New occasions and female empowerment drive change in the South African drinks market
Women in South Africa present drinks brands with an opportunity to invest in new markets in the region and expand category offerings.
Analysis
Amazon launches Tovess gin: drinks brands need to prepare for disruption
Amazon's launch of its own-label spirits brand and its debut gin is of no surprise to IWSR analysts. The scale of Amazon’s ambitions, however, is worth closer examination.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
The New Tariff Age
In a reactionary political climate, alcohol producers are having to acquaint themselves with a global trading environment where tariffs are the norm and can be implemented indiscriminately and at short notice.
Analysis
How the credit crunch has influenced European drinking habits
IWSR figures show that alcohol consumption in Europe has yet to recover more than ten years on from the 2008 financial crisis, with wine and spirits being hit the hardest.
Category
Market
- Beer
- Brandy
- Cider
- Gin
- Irish Whiskey
- Low-/No-Alcohol
- Mixed Drinks
- RTDs
- Rum
- Scotch
- Spirits
- Tequila
- US Whiskey
- Vodka
- Whisky
- Wine
