Category: Alcohol Trends

Are we at peak gin? A British company’s shock share drop is sparking worries of booze saturation

“We think the gin boom has peaked,” Jefferies analyst Edward Mundy said in a report, sending shares of Fevertree down more than 6%. The data shows otherwise, with estimates for gains in gin sales globally. Fevertree’s stock has had an astonishing run.

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What a Thrill! Finding Craft Beer at Amusement Parks

There’s never been a better time to be a craft beer lover. Not only are there over 7,000 craft breweries to choose from , but you can also find craft beer almost anywhere you go, amusement and entertainment parks included. Read on to find out about five amusement or entertainment parks where sipping that beer may prove to be just as thrilling as any of the rides, no matter how big or fast.

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First, they came for soft drinks… How the anti-sugar lobby will affect the alcohol industry 

At a soft drinks conference in 2014, I asked a representative of the health group Action on Sugar when alcohol could expect to face the same pressure on sugar content as the soda giants. Her answer – basically, watch this space – was the same as I got today when I spoke to Action on Sugar again.

Source: First, they came for soft drinks… How the anti-sugar lobby will affect the alcohol industry – Comment | Beverage Industry Comment | just-drinks

The on-trend tipples of discerning drinkers: Craft beer, gluten-free, lighter and adventurous options

24 Jun 2019 — NPD in the alcoholic beverage category is connected with mindful drinking, a concept that encapsulates low- and no-alcohol, mainly driven by younger people who just aren’t as interested in alcohol as previous generations. This has led industry to innovate to appeal to cohorts of health-conscious consumers who are driven by health and wellness trends, as well as the “experience” surrounding drinking alcohol. These consumers are not necessarily tea-total but do need something a little more sophisticated to tempt them to the bar.

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