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Toasting the Digital Era of Alcoholic Drinks
Anna Ward
E-commerce and the rise of digital channels have suddenly become headline stories for alcoholic drinks. Necessity has driven some consumers online for the first time during the pandemic, and others have gained new familiarity with the range of options available. Changing legislation has also opened up new possibilities in markets such as the US. Far more than a short-lived spike in interest, this instead represents an overdue paradigm shift for the industry.
A Battle for Clean Caffeine at the 2021 NACS Show in Chicago
Matthew Barry
Providing on-the-go energy has always been a preoccupation of beverages in C-store channels. Even so, the number of products aiming at energy occasions was notable at the 2021 National Association of Convenience Store Show (NACS) in Chicago, IL. Energy drink and RTD coffee sales did not drop as initially expected during the pandemic and this was in large part due to strong sales at channels like C-stores that never shut down. With even a global pandemic not capable of strongly denting demand for on-the-go energy in US convenience stores, it is not surprising that many exhibitors at the NACS show were eager to show their new energy beverages.
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Post-Pandemic Sustainability in Southeast Asia Beverage Packaging
Jarred Neubronner
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused massive disruption to lifestyles, industries and the type of sustainability priorities for companies both globally and in Southeast Asia. In the immediate period, beverage companies have prioritised social issues such as employee wellbeing and community support ahead of the usual environmental issues such as sustainable packaging. This trend could continue for some time, before a gradual shift back to environmental priorities, as company continue working towards their longer-term sustainability goals.