Three Spirit launches two non-alcoholic wine alternatives
UK-based functional drink brand Three Spirit has announced the launch of a range of non-alcoholic alternative wines, Blurred Vines.
No and low alcohol sales reached almost $10 billion in 2021
Sales of no and low alcohol beverages in 10 key global markets reached almost $10 billion in 2021 up from $7.8 billion in 2018, according to a new IWSR report.
Brands Report 2022: Non-alcoholic spirits
The non-alcoholic spirits category debuted in last year’s report, but the sector has quickly taken root and now no drinks group’s portfolio is complete without one.
Bacardi launches non-alcoholic spirit brand
Bacardi has announced the launch of a new non-alcoholic spirit brand created, in collaboration with Amsterdam-based bartenders, with cocktails in mind.
Ecommerce alcohol sales expected to grow by 66% over the next five years
Online sales of alcoholic beverages in 16 key global markets will increase by 66% over the next five years, according to projections from IWSR.
Strykk gets Canada and Netherlands deals
Non-alcoholic spirits brand Strykk has secured new distribution agreements in the Netherlands and Canada.
Tuscan Tree offers alcohol-free aperitivo moments
A new non-alcoholic drink that taps into growing consumer trend for enjoying “aperitivo hour” has launched in the UK and international markets.
Turkey increases special alcohol tax by 17.1%
Turkey has increased its special consumption tax on alcoholic beverages by 17.1%, according to Istanbul daily Habertürk.
Salcombe Distilling Co. predicts golden future for alcohol-free spirits
An award-winning distiller has tipped the non-alcoholic spirits category to enjoy strong future growth thanks to a raft of innovation in the years ahead.
US alcoholic beverage sales soar amid coronavirus lockdown
Alcoholic beverage sales in the US increased 55% year-on-year during the week to March 21 as shoppers stocked up ahead of a long coronavirus lockdown.
Lower-alcohol Wines: The Lowdown
There is increasing awareness and demand for low and lower-alcohol wines. Christian Davis checks on who’s doing what
Children more aware of alcohol ads
UK: Children as young as 10 are more familiar with some leading alcohol brands and adverts than those for popular foods and snacks, according to a new report by Alcohol Concern.
Halewood goes Down Under with Crabbie’s
The UK's Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer has touched down in Australia in the first stage of a planned global roll out.
Pre-mixed drinks results revealed
The Pre-Mixed Drinks Challenge Awards have been announced.
British chancellor continues to target alcoholic drinks
The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer has again hit alcoholic drinks with a 2% above inflation price rise on beer, wines and spirits. 10% going on cider
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Staffing crisis could open opportunities
The pandemic has thrown many challenges at bar owners over the past couple of years and the ones that survived the various lockdowns and restrictions deserve a pat on the back. However, while revenues are returning and bars are beginning to recruit once more, we’ve come up against a whole new set of problems, one of which is a global starring crisis.
