RTDs

This global company profile assesses the performance of Diageo across the world, analysing the performance of its key brands, such as Crown Royal, McDowell’s No 1 and Johnnie Walker. It also looks at themes such as the importance of India to Diageo,…

Expansion in Asia Pacific is a long-standing focus for Carlsberg as it contends with maturity and volume stagnation in many of its established European beer markets. Its leading market, China, remains central to strategy, while non-alcoholic beer…

RTDs recorded strong on- and off-trade volume and current value growth in 2022. This remained one of the most innovative and a perceived young category within alcoholic drinks in Switzerland. RTDs cater to various prevailing consumer demand trends in…

During 2022, India continued to witness a growing preference for low-calorie alcoholic beverages, as well as those with a lower alcohol content. This was driven by growing levels of health-consciousness and changing lifestyles post-COVID-19.…

AB InBev - the world’s largest brewer - benefits from an offer that spans a broad range of geographies, beer categories and price points, which boosts its capacity to adapt. Flexibility will prove advantageous, given the array of challenges currently…

RTDs saw heavy losses in total volume terms in 2022. In Lithuania, unlike in neighbouring Latvia, the category has a poor reputation with many consumers avoiding RTDs due to the perceived high sugar level in these drinks. Concerns over rising obesity…

RTDs have a strong presence in Latvia, where the category is well developed compared to the neighbouring Lithuanian market. With an array of brands vying for share, this is a saturated category where local manufacturers have carved out strong…

Cheaper RTDs are losing ground due to the strong competition from beer and wine, which offer a wide range of products at various price points to meet every budget. Meanwhile, more expensive RTDs are losing sales to cocktails. The Coronavirus…

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, local consumers have become increasingly aware of their health and wellbeing, leading many to drink in moderation or seek lower-ABV drinks. This has benefited the RTD market, with those seeking healthier options or…

In 2022, off-trade sales of RTDs exhibited remarkable growth in volume terms, displaying another year of double-digit increase. This upswing can primarily be attributed to the exceptional performance of spirit-based RTDs. RTDs in China witnessed a…