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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