As more and more people eliminate animal-derived ingredients from their diets, the focus on vegan drinks and cocktail ingredients is increasing too – and there’s an opportunity for brand owners to set themselves apart by highlighting this to consumers.
Outside of events like Sober for October and Dry January, is there potential for the low- and no-alcohol category to become mainstream?
As Fever-Tree saw its shares plummet in Jan 2020, IWSR explores the future of gin and the challenges and opportunities facing Fever-Tree as it expands outside of the UK.
Concern for the environment has never been greater, and drinks producers are increasingly addressing their impact on the planet.
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
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.
With the RTD category booming, carbonation is adding zing and nuance to cocktails both on-premise and within the RTD space.
Once predominantly focused on the younger market and value offerings, the ‘ready-to-drink’ (or ‘RTD’) category has undergone a resurgence, with lifestyle-led launches, diverse new product development, and carefully styled packaging. And it’s booming as a result.
It is well understood that the global drinks market is undergoing premiumisation; however, it is the premiumisation of wine specifically that is grabbing attention
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IWSR forecasts the category to reach 1.9bn hectolitres by 2023, strengthened by craft and low/no alcohol beer
The intricacies of acquiring craft brands are a serious concern for market leaders
IWSR’s forecasts confirm that the much-hyped gin renaissance is not simply journalistic hyperbole
Vermouth is making a comeback with artisanal brands driving a renewed interest in the category
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