Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across in...
Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across industries, consumers and national markets, with insight and market statistics that offer global strategic coverage.
Eastern Europe is still leading in spirits per capita consumption globally. Despite vodka continuing to dominate spirits, consumer taste preferences shift towards flavour sophistication. This drives other spirits, whiskies and brandy. Mid- and…
Spirits sales took a battering from Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020, particularly in the on-trade, where closures and restrictions placed a dampener on this channel’s performance. While Latin American countries tended to see better performances in the…
Striving for Wellbeing in Drinks & Tobacco has been identified as one of the most important themes in the world of beverages. Alcohol, caffeine, sugar and cannabis are a significant part of how global consumers manage their wellbeing. In the decade…
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the consumer goods market in Sub-Saharan Africa, with recovery expected to take place over time. Consumers expenditure has been negatively affected, as value seeking consumers shift to essential products. The…
Environmental concerns are gaining significance in alcoholic drinks, as a result of reputational, legal and practical considerations. Much of the industry is exposed to the impact of climate change on agricultural production, accentuating the need…
Caffeinated products is a dynamic growth area in beverages, as the consumer need for effective energy outweighs rising concerns about stress and anxiety. This fundamental tension, however, means that as caffeine consumption grows, increasing…
Coronavirus may have caused a disruption to the growth patterns of bourbons, ryes and other US whiskies, but strong domestic demand should help consumption growth to bounce back quickly. International growth will be more of a challenge, as trade wars…
As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…
This report examines the early impact of the war in Ukraine on the drinks sector in Russia in the drinks sector. Product availability, prices and company presence are seeing shifts due to sanctions and decisions by international players to leave…